It's been a long, hard road since John completed his treatments. We returned home on New Year's weekend with John unable to taste or eat much at all. For several weeks, he lived on Carnation Instant Breakfast, puddings, soups, etc. and managed to lose at least 10 pounds (not that he needed that). He also suffered from a complete lack of energy and did not sleep well.
I am happy to report that, within the last 2 weeks, things have started to improve. As some of his tastebuds and saliva production has returned, we've been able to add fish, chicken, salmon, cottage cheese, applesauce, cheese & crackers to the menu.....and last night he had a hamburger patty!!! As for the energy, he has a cirle track inside the house (from the foyer, thru the livingroom, diningroom, & kitchen, then back down a hallway to the foyer) that he's been walking everyday and building up some strength. That is supplemented with outdoor walks, when the weather permits. The other good news is that the skin infection & radiation burn have both cleared up, so those are no longer causing him any discomfort. Though there is still a long road ahead, through the Grace of God, he is much improved over 6 weeks ago.
Last friday (2/3) we went to Cleveland for a chest CT scan to check the status of the small spots that were on his lungs. We see the Doctors tomorrow for the results of that scan and, I assume, will find out when they plan to do the head/neck scan so we'll know just how successful all this treatment has been. Praying we hear only good news.
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