The meds helped Les's count to increase today and they are expecting big numbers by tomorrow. Masks and gowns were not required today since he is getting better. They cleared him of pneumonia (not sure if the xray was incorrect or if it just cleared up quickly with all the high dose antibiotics). They did find ecoli in the infection in the bladder, but they are confident it is getting better. Depending on his numbers tomorrow, he may be returning to the Ashland Care Center. If/when his numbers are high enough to resume chemo in the future (next week), they will give him the meds to boost white blood cells before chemo starts as a preventative. The heart burn/acid reflux is continuing to bother him and his Nexium has been increased. He is also taking Maalox before he eats to cover his stomach.
Thanks for your continued positive thoughts and prayers.
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Oops - shame on me - I haven't checked for a few days and look what happens I am out of the loop. Hope everything turns around soon and you are back in the big "A". Let us know when you are up to visitors and hopefully we will be well enough to drop in with a treat. As always - hugs, prayers, and lots of get well wishes - The Reisens
ReplyDeleteYummy...Maalox, now that sounds like a menu lunch "special". Can we name it after you? Oh man I just thought of the greatest new malt.... Les's Maalox Malt. Bet people will line up for that treat. We will, of course, have to charge more Maalox is not cheap!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will visit soon. Miss you tons.
Cheri O
Hope you are on the mend and back in Ashland soon. We'll continue with the prayers...
ReplyDeleteTake care and God Bless !
Rose Starns & Family
Phew.....thank goodness! I'd hate for you to fall behind on your Wheel of Fortune episodes. You're getting soooooo good at it. Nothing like kicking back with a Maalox Malt and watching Vana turn those letters! :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, I'm so glad it wasn't pneumonia and you are feeling a little better. Lots of love to you!!!!!
Jodi
Well my friends and I tee off at 8:50 at the good ole Ashland CC for a Tourney, which I take is for your Breast Fest. We were pretty excited when we heard the cause. Can't beat golfing for Breasts, oops I mean Breast Cancer. We're pumped as it should be a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteAfter we saw you on Saturday, Makenna, Kim, Dad and I all stopped in to the legendary Cheri O's and it does have the best shakes.
Be ready Saturday morning as I may stop in for an impromptu golf lesson....I need it horribly.
God Bless you Uncle Les and Aunt Carolyn.
Love,
Jeff
Les & Carolyn
ReplyDeleteSounds as if you had a bad few days. Hopefully that is behind you now and things will improve. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Peggy & Butch Curtis