Paul had an appointment for an Endoscopy and Bronchoscope with the Thoracic Surgeon on Tuesday. We arrived early so the staff was ready to take him back and get him prepped. The Doctorow said it would be about a thirty to forty five minute procedure. I went to get some coffee and camelback within fifteen minutes. No sooner had I sat down, I was called back to the room. The nurse told me that they were not able to preform the test as the tumor had completely blocked the esophagus and that Paul would have to be admitted to the hospital to have a feeding tube inserted into his intestines. I let the doctor know that we had an appointment for a surgeon back home for Paul to have a port put in for chemotherapy. The doctor said they could do both at the same time.
Paul had surgery on Wednesday. All went well, surgery is done, port in place and so is the feeding tube. He is in pain mostly because they had to cut his abdomen open to move things around a bit to get the correct positioning for the "J tube"(feeding tube). Doctor said we will be here for a few days.
Will keep everyone posted on the journey.
Jo
Sorry about having to have surgery but it sounds like the thing to do so Paul can receive nourishment. For the ride home, give him a pillow to hold against his abdomen to help cushion it. Did that after my surgeries last summer and, believe me, it helps. Even a smooth ride can feel very bumpy after abdominal surgery. One more step down in kicking cancer to the curb! Gentle hugs to you both . . .
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice. I will make sure we have a pillow for him. It's at least a two hour ride home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the gentle hugs too!