April 7, 2006 

April 7, 2006

Hello all- Well this week is going ok for Dad and Mom . Dad had a scope done this week to see what the issue is with his esophagus. Mom says that went well and there is no damage to that area it is just raw from the radiation treatment. He is ambulating with oxygen due to his saturation point is not where it is suppose to be. They are looking at sending him home with the oxygen tank perhaps this weekend but no definite date yet. This is not a permenate thing just until his oxygen saturation level get to where it is suppose to be. He had a feeding tube inserted since it is so painful for him to swallow anything and Mom says he tolerated that quite well. That to is only until his esophagus heals up. Mom says he is looking good but he is ready to go home. They determined that his esophagus is just really irritated and raw from the radiationtreatment and also the scope which is to be expected but they have no definite time frame for how long this irritation will last. Mom says that Dad sounds really horse but in good spirits, joking with the staff the other day. Imagine that =) Well that is the latest for this week. Keep those prayers and positive "vibes" coming they are working!
God Bless
Connie