BETTER DAY, BUT STILL IN HOSPITAL

I had to work today, so I only spent the evening with Dave. He did have other company though, so that helped the day pass a little faster. He definitely has regained his sense of humor, telling the doctor that I have coffee with the squirrels in the morning that's why I wasn't there! He is definitely processing better, if we could only get him to eat and be more comfortable. I did coax him into having some milk with Instant Breakfast this evening. They will be starting him on an appetite stimulizer too. His blood work looked pretty good this morning, and they will check it again tomorrow. It is possible that the pain is from his biopsy site where he may have a small "bleed". Please pray for continued strength so he can come home!!! He's got a lawn to mow!!! (Just kidding)

STILL IN HOSPITAL

Dave had a rough night. The pain meds (we think) have caused quite a bit of confusion. The pain has returned, but with his confusion it's hard to tell to what degree. His abdominal x-ray didn't show anything unusual with the stent and it's doing its job. He still doesn't want to eat much, but we are hoping that tomorrow is better. I expect the doctor(s) to call me tomorrow so we can figure something out, as I have to go to work. We haven't gotten the biopsy results back yet. He will have visitors tomorrow to keep me posted. Please pray for a good day tomorrow.

HOSPITAL DAY 3

Things went well today with the insertion of the stent; his pain is relieved!!! He also had a biopsy of the soft tissue that was pressing on the ureter; we won't know the results of that for a few days. Dave is feeling better now that the pain has subsided. It looks like he will be discharged tomorrow. Let's pray this soft tissue isn't more active lymphoma. Thank you everyone.

BACK IN HOSPITAL

Because of constant severe side pain and vomiting, Dave was admitted yesterday to North Valley Hospital. This morning a CTscan was done of his right kidney and showed a blockage of the ureter going to that kidney. He was transferred to Kalispell Regional Hospital where he will undergo a stent placement in the ureter to open it up. That should stop the pain. He will also have a biopsy of the "soft tissue" which is causing the problem to determine exactly what it is. Please keep Dave in your prayers. I will try my best to keep the blog updated. Thanks, everyone. Thank you also to the person who sent over a housekeeper to clean our home while I was at the hospital. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT HAS MEANT to both Dave and I.