It has been 13 days since Rick has had more than a few sips of juice or broth to eat. He is still waiting for his system to turn on so that he can eat something. Yesterday he drank some red fluid which they traced as it moved through his system. The CT (with contrast) didn't find any blockage. He had a colonoscopy this afternoon and they didn't find any blockage - although they thought there might have been a crimp in his intestine. Hopefully, the colonoscopy straightened it out. Now they are putting golytely (what you take to cleanse your system; rushes through quickly) into his nasal tube and then we will all wait for it to make it's exit.
Amazingly, Rick's outlook is better this afternoon. They had given him Attavan (however you spell it) last night and this a.m. - partly to prevent nausea and I think partly to rule out that anxiety was a factor in the GI breakdown. It has worn off now and he is back to his alert (and hungry) self.
Tricia went home today and Rick's sister Suzi arrived by train. I had to shed a few tears while saying good-bye to TJ, but Suzi and I will have fun. These are difficult times, and we are lucky to have such supportive friends and family.
Sue
Monday, April 26, 2010
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I am thinking of my 2 sisters day and night - - - wish I were there with you guys. Give my big brother a big hug for me!
ReplyDeleteHi Rick and Sue,
ReplyDeleteWe went to a fund raiser last night and both George and Margie Cunningham and Terry Goddard (our next governor!) asked about you and send their good wishes.
Rick, just keep focusing on how good my stuffed mushrooms will taste in about a month. You can also pretend you are Ghandi but I don't think that thought is all that helpful.
Sue, we will talk soon.
Love
Pam and Bruce