Oh, some parts of the day are just not fun for Kevin….mostly, it just involves dressings and Kevin’s esophagoscomy bag. We are still trying to work with the oscomy nurse to come up with a good solution to Kevin’s esophagoscomy bag problem. With his intake of liquids, he is going through the bags quickly. We don’t quite understand why it’s not working, as when it’s used an a urinoscomy bag, it works. We are guessing it’s because of the location on the neck and the constant movement that dislocates the seal. Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of options to work with, but everyone knows it’s an issue, so hopefully we can get a solution soon!
Kevin was having some additional draining out some tubes today that looked a bit more red than usual. The surgeon just came to take a look and doesn’t seem too concerned. They’re going to take some blood cultures just in case, but Kevin’s vitals indicate that all is well. Yea!
The surgeon did indicate that Kevin MAY be getting some of the staples out today which is exciting, and unexpected. We’re not getting our hopes up, but we’ll see what pans out.
Kevin has been very cold lately, and it’s definitely bugging him. We’re not sure what the reason is, but it’s possible it’s just because he finally doesn’t have a fever to keep him warm-that’s at least my hope. We’ve been playing yo-yo with the thermometer, so we’ll have to see what’s going on.
I hope you are all doing great….for some updates on what we need prayer for, here ya go!
-Kevin’s chemotherapy treatment to be working to shrink/disintigrate the tumor
-Kevin’s chills to diminish so he can be comfortable
-More options for the oscomy bag and a solution that will last more than 12 hours
-Kevin’s drainage to slow and clear so they can take the tubes out soon
-The ability to stay in this room and not have to move again
-Safety in travels for Doug as he travels from Toronto, and Kristi, Marty, Ken and Linda as they wrap up their travel back to Winnipeg; also for me to travel back to Lancaster Friday evening
-For everything to come together smoothly the day of the BBQ and for it to be a great success
-For calmness to reign and anxiety, depression and fear to leave us
-Continued faith and strength during the bumps in the road
-Rest..
Thank you for your prayers-We lift you up with us!