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Hi folks-
Thanks for asking about ROger. It has been tough lately, but he is okay. We had an appt. with the surgeon yesterday and even though he has had tube feedings for 12 hours a day for a week he has still lost more weight. The surgeon wasn't too concerned, but did up the tube feedings to 16 hours a day. The wound is healing well, I can see improvements daily. And he is backing off the narcotics, which I hope will help with his appetite too,
Today is 4 weeks since surgery. I would have thought it would be better by now, but so it goes. It has been very hard emotionally for ROger and for me. Pain management, wound care, tube feedings, ileostomy changes/issues are a lot to handle as well as trying to have some kind of time for my kids. We have lots of support, my parents are my absolute rocks. Craig's post reminded me of how fortunate we are to have our family close and helpful!
I hope Roger will get on here soon. I know it would be good for him.
Thanks for keeping him in your thoughts.
Kim
Thanks for asking about ROger. It has been tough lately, but he is okay. We had an appt. with the surgeon yesterday and even though he has had tube feedings for 12 hours a day for a week he has still lost more weight. The surgeon wasn't too concerned, but did up the tube feedings to 16 hours a day. The wound is healing well, I can see improvements daily. And he is backing off the narcotics, which I hope will help with his appetite too,
Today is 4 weeks since surgery. I would have thought it would be better by now, but so it goes. It has been very hard emotionally for ROger and for me. Pain management, wound care, tube feedings, ileostomy changes/issues are a lot to handle as well as trying to have some kind of time for my kids. We have lots of support, my parents are my absolute rocks. Craig's post reminded me of how fortunate we are to have our family close and helpful!
I hope Roger will get on here soon. I know it would be good for him.
Thanks for keeping him in your thoughts.
Kim
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Kim
Please give Roger our best. I follow your site. You have been a real trooper and Roger is going to owe you big time. I see breakfast in bed while watching Roger vacuum in your future! I almost choked when I read how you could see his liver during wound changing, now that is devotion not to barf into that wound. Happy for you that it is starting to heal. Roger is a very lucky man to have you.
Take care -
Tina and George0 -
Thanks, Kim
Hi Kim
Thank you for your update - Roger sounds like he's in the best hands possible - with you there, he can't go wrong:)
It pleases me to know you have alot of support and family there - it's important and really lessens the load for you both.
Looking forward to hearing from you both very soon - all the best.
-Craig0 -
Hope Roger get well very
Hope Roger get well very soon.Best wishes to you and your family.Take care.0 -
Thanks for Update
Thank you for the update and he sounds like he is in good hands with you around. Healing takes time and everyone heals differently. Glad you can start seeing some improvement. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Kim
I hope Roger recovers fully soon! I cannot imagine the pain you are all going through. I am glad you all have support and there is nothing like family! Please let him know I pray for him daily and hope he can get back on here soon. Take care of yourself. Marie0 -
Kim,AnneCan said:Kim,
Thanks so much for the
Kim,
Thanks so much for the update on Roger. He has been through a lot + it sounds like he is coming along. Please tell him we miss him + look forward to his return to the board.
Thanks for the update.
Kim,
Thanks for the update. Roger is lucky to have such good care from you. I will continue to pray for his healing. Brenda0 -
KIm
Kim,
You two have been on a rough road for awhile. It is good to hear that things are turning around for Roger. I know how exhausting it is caring for him and your kids. Great that you have the support of your family. I'll keep the two of you in my prayers Kim.
Aloha,
Kathleen0
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