And he blew through it. His Mom reporting that he ate like a 'little piggy' all day. And he got up and walked around (with help, he's not Superman yet!). And as much as he would like it, still no visitors, until the Chemo is done. The immune system takes a real beating. So again the Docs are talking about sending him downstairs to rehab. He is extremely determined to get back to being a lot more physical. He and Kathy(his #1 Angel) have been really working hard on the 'getting out of bed' routine. The Docs are pleased. So, we will see where the Myeloma is after 3 more treatments of Chemo over the next 12 days.
His pain seems to be a little more tolerable, sometimes. And aside from the 'cranberry' colored rash all over his entire body, he is having a streak of pretty good days. They thought it was a reaction to a pain medication, now they are thinking that it is actually a fungus that his system couldn't fight off.
It has been really hard to describe what this guy has gone through over the past few weeks. He often referred to this ordeal as 'incredulous'. There were times when we wondered if we would ever see him eating or smiling again. For me, the smile on his face, is my prayer answered. (And watching him woof down some food didn't hurt either.)
I would like to, in a few weeks from now, be able to post the score of: MYELOMA-0, DAVE-1
Keep rooting for our team!
Marilyn
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Marilyn,
It is certainly great news to read that Dave has gone home. Thanks again for keeping us posted on his progress.
Lorraine
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