Today, Bobby has gotten doses 4 & 5. They are about to hang dose 6 as soon as it comes up from the pharmacy. He is doing well. They said many of the side effects don't come until the later doses--and so far, he has been tolerating it very well. His mood is holding up pretty well (as long as he is feeling OK). He doesn't like being nauseated--but who does. They gave him medication this morning to help with the nausea/vomiting and he has been sleeping it off all day. He did sit up for a few minutes and ate a turkey club sandwich. He was falling asleep while he was chewing. I'm happy that he is resting quietly now. There are interruptions about every 15 minutes from the staff...we all know it is impossible to rest in a hospital. First, vitals, then the nurse, then the doctors, the cleaning people, the kitchen, the snack cart, the social worker, nurse manager, a nurse or 2, and that is all before lunch. Oh, and his doctor popped in a few times. They are taking very good care of him...and he is pleased with that.
Thank you for the emails and notes of encouragement. He likes reading everything from everyone. I just saw the sign today that says "No flowers or potted plants" on the door of the unit. I got him some balloons to brighten up his room (although he has big windows with a view of the city and says he likes having them open so he can see the ??sunshine). I had to ask him about that because we haven't seen the sun for a few days in Maryland!! It did peek out for a few minutes last evening...but right now, it is raining again.
Dose 6 is hanging now...and he is back to sleep! Please email me if I'm missing anything you want to know...I'll try to catch it in the next post!
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