It's going to be another quick day as Gary and I are the only people here. They pulled some of his spinal fluid again and to avoid watching it, I turned up the Ipod and layed back. I quickly fell asleep and avoided having to see all of it.
I'm pretty tired today as the week has taken it toll and i look forward to having some time away from here. As I mentioned earlier, there is very little privacy and the other thing is that typically taboo topics, like discussing bowel movements become common place. They ask how yours are, if they are hard or soft, etc. Much too much information.
The best part of today will be to have the removal of the needle and IV attachment from the port. As I chose to have it this week, in the future I will have it installed daily because it sucks to have this on.
Some of the side affects I discussed with the Dr are noticeable. The fatigue and nausea and there but mild. I have had problems sleeping and the otc medicine has helped. Food and beverages are tasking different and bland which is okay. I'm trying to eat mild food as I have had some indigestion.
So, that seems to be all for week #1. We are almost done and they told me to take easy this weekend as the low white blood count days begin next week and I need to be rested for that.
Thanks again for reading and I will post some photos of the girls over the weekend.
79 days to go....
Sam Williams
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Friday, November 9, 2007
Day 5
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5 comments:
Sam,
I was wondering if the Dr. would let you have a Prilosac for your indigestion and heartburn. I am not sure I spelled that right, but I know there are several OTC that also work well.
If you need anything just let us know. Mom
Sam,
I just finished reading your journal and I want to thank you for the insight that you have provided. You are one of the most humorous individuals that I have worked with in a long time and I appreciate our friendship.
All of us here at First American are sending our warmest thoughts and prayers in your direction. Thanks for keeping us all posted.
We love you,
Ted
Hi Sam and Jen,
Les forwarded your blog address and I've been reading all your postings. We're coming down to stay with Case for a few days and wanted to stop by if you're up to it.
I'm so impressed with your grounded humor and how you show the girls, with everything you do and the way you address your challenges, what a good, brave man you are. You know that we love you.
Liana and Ken
Hey Buddy,
I remember the concert well. The spinners blew me away. Thanks for sharing this with all your friends and family. I will call you this weekend and I'm glad week number one is over. Hang in there we think of you everyday!
Love ya,
Brian, Joan and the boys
Hey Sam and Jen, it's Kim Cutler (Rugg). Worked with you at North American Title. Caitlin gave me your blog address (if that's what you call it...) and I've been keeping up with your situation. I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this. I'm not an "overly" religious person, but with what I had to experience with Adam, my first twin, I know that he's alive because the "power of prayer". I know that you will get through this and be back to your old self soon after your last treatment because of the power of prayer. I'm sending my positive thoughts and prayers your way. Keep up the humor because that can also help you get through this! Take Care! Kim
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