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Home at last. If I only functioned well enough to appreciate it.
As you know, I’m back from the hospital. I’m not functioning at my usual 100%, more like 1.2%. That’s a rough calculation, so don’t use it for analysis of my professional abilities. Truth be told, I can barely make this … Continue reading
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Sunday update
Hi, Marcia here with an update on Gary. After a not so good day yesterday, he slept better last night and feels pretty good today. He is getting used to being hooked up to the TPN machine, which apparently makes … Continue reading
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One more day…
Marcia here again. Gary was not released from the hospital today, mostly because of administrative issues. I suppose if one has to stay in the hospital an extra day, paperwork is the best of all possible reasons. One, for example, … Continue reading
If it’s Wednesday…
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
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Tuesday
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
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A mad scientist and a descendant of Euell Gibbons
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
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Another day…
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.
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Pudding and ice cream
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
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Friday news
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