Monthly Archives: September 2010

If it’s Wednesday, things must be better. Gary is feeling better and plans are that he will go home tomorrow. They did a CAT Scan today to check for fluids, and although there were small amounts here and there, it … Continue reading →

Marcia here again.  Overall it was a better day for Gary.  The new way of giving him his nutrition through his port is alleviating some of the problems he was having.  If all goes as planned, he will be able … Continue reading →

Hello all – Marcia here with the latest news on Gary (via Anne).   Although he still isn’t having a lot of fun, he has, off and on, had times when he is feeling better today.  He slept well last … Continue reading →

Lots of fine tuning for Gary today as they try to adjust his tube feeding and pain and anti-nausea meds.  It was not his best day. Please send him all your positive thoughts, prayers, and good energy.

Gary will be spending a little more time in the hospital.  I personally believe it’s because word of his sense of humor has spread and they are keeping him longer so everyone on the floor can experience it first hand. … Continue reading →

One sip at a time… Gary got to try out his new stomach today by sampling a number of clear liquids.   There are still some hurtles to get over, but things are moving along.   Hopefully he’ll be able … Continue reading →

Things Gary has done today: Passed the swallow test. Had some of his tubes removed. Walked numerous times (close to 2o) around the nurses’ station. Got busted for not wearing nonskid socks on one of his walks. Pleaded drug induced … Continue reading →

It’s another day of good news for the Olsons.  Gary has walked down the hall and made at least one lap around the nurses’ station area.  This may or may not have something to do with the fact that he … Continue reading →

A quick update on Gary – He was kicked out of the ICU about noon today.   Understandably, he’s not feeling all that well.  The nurse told him that this would be his worse day – possibly because they would … Continue reading →

Hi all, Marcia here with some additional details on the events of the day.  Gary was in surgery about six and a half hours.   Somewhere in that time a part of his small intestine was notified that, due to … Continue reading →