I called mom around noon, and she said things are about the same today. The left leg is still not working at all, although PT has him strengthening his upper body a lot too. Yesterday he was able to sit on the edge of the bed for 11 minutes and today he was up to 13 minutes. He tried to stand and only made it about 10 seconds. They keep encouraging him to focus on the things he can do, not on the things he can't. Probably good advice for all of us.
He had his radiation treatments this morning, which make him very fatigued. The nauseousness seems to be gone and he is trying hard to eat at least 50% - 75% of his meals. He says the pain in his neck is about the same and the doctor thought that should be lessening as the treatments progress. We are on day 3 of the 5 day oral chemo.
He seems to be more like his old self, more animated and laughing. The doctors joke about how very few times they've actually heard him say more than a few words. We're not sure if it's that we, the women in his life, just talk too much or that he only says what needs to be said...a man of few words, but wise ones. Take care and thanks for checking on our progress.
Just want you to know that we've been following the blog up-dates and have been having Les in our thoughts and prayers since learning of the challenges you're all going through. Strength and courage to you all.
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Les, Carolyn, and Family ~
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It's nice to read about the updates; thanks for writing! Glad to hear that Les is feeling better. You're all in our daily prayers, and we think about you often.
ReplyDeleteThe Blobaum Family...As we are trying to wrap our minds around what is happening with Les and each one of you, we are constantly thinking of you and forever praying for a miracle as we do believe in miracles!!!!!!Thanks for setting up this blog for all of us to see the progress Les is making and we in our faith consider you all our extended family and care about each and everyone of you.We will continue to pray for you and you continue to keep us posted.Les keep that chin up and that smile on as much as possible.
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It was great seeing both of you today. You are in our thoughts and prayers continually.
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