SCARY WEEK!
We were really looking forward to last Wednesday because it was going to be Bruce's last day of radiation but, after his treatment on Tuesday we met with his doctor who was quite surprised at how poorly he looked and felt. As it turns out, his blood pressure was very low and he was dehydrated, among other things. Fortunately, he has a port so they were able to hook him up and give him two liters of fluid which made him feel better but, because he was in a weakened state the doctor felt like there may be something wrong with his liver so she ordered a ct scan and blood workup. We sat on pins and needles waiting for the results (which we would find out the following Monday) and wondering with fearful anticipation.
GOOD RESULTS!
It's hard to describe the relief we felt when Dr. Mandell told us that his ct scan was good and his labs looked great. It has been a long, long road (nine months) to get to this point. Surgery-done! Chemotherapy-done! Radiation-done! The doctors will forevermore need to keep an eye on Bruce but for now, get some strength back and GAIN SOME WEIGHT PLEASE!
THANK YOU!
Everyone has been so supportive and caring. We can't imagine going through something as intense as this without the love of family and friends. Our children have been an amazing source of strength to us. They have gone above and beyond so, we want to publicly express our appreciation and say, 'WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!' Also, we know that we have received the blessing of 'life' from our Heavenly Father. It would be an understatement to say that we have been incredibly stirred to our core by this blessing and in all humility publicly thank Him.
To the staff, thank you for always greeting me with warmth!
It's a tradition to ring the bell when you finish your radiation treatments.
Ring a ding!
Thank you Dr. Mandell! We think the world of you!
This wonderful group of people helped make my radiation experience the best that it could be!
With love and thanks to all, Bruce and Jeanie
I pop over to this blog every few days to see how things are going, I am not always sure how to comment so I just peek in. I was so happy to read such great news! We have kept your whole family in our prayers and are so happy to hear things are heading in the right direction! Think of you all often!
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Natalie B
I'm so glad to hear all of this good news! You all have been troopers. I look forward to sitting down and catching up with you soon.
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Brittany
You have been in our prayers and on the temple rolls. We love you and are so glad that things are going well for you. It is a positive answer to our prayers as well as yours.
ReplyDeleteBrent and Kay Bingham
So grateful that things have gone so well. You have been in our prayers constantly. You will continue to be.
ReplyDeleteLove, The Binghams