This time home there almost seems to be more of an adjustment than last.  Kevin and I are both feeling that his fentanyl patches are too high leaving him loopy and very anxious.  We took off the 25 mcg patch today, hoping that his pain will still be covered, but the side effects will be less.  Pray that our transitions go smoothly.

Kevin was also unable to sleep in bed last night due to the heavy distension of his belly.  We’re not sure why it’s so distended, but it creates nausea and major discomfort for him.  This was one of the issues that was never “solved” at the hospital.  Hopefully we’ll get some answers on that by talking with our main oncologist, Dr. Thornton today.  We’re going to push for another scan to see what’s going on with the tumor and Kevin’s belly.

Kevin will get his chemotherapy today at 2pm, so keep us in mind.  Also, with his high dose of fentanyl, it leaves him very thirsty-very much like his former juicy juice “addiction”.  So, if you have any turkey hill coupons, please send them our way!

Have a great day!