Thursday, September 24
Well, I learned something new today. The doctors decided that it would be best to start Chuck on the nurtrient IV (TPN) line tonight.Chuck weighed in at 103 pounds this morning. We were at the clinic by 7:30AM. He is still dealing with the "C-Diff" bacteria that is causing severe diarreah thus his body is not absorbing nurtrients. Another culture was taking and results tomorrow will tell them if they need to change the medication.
The team arranged for home infusion to deliver supplies to the lodge and a nurse came by this afternoon to show me how to hook up the solution through a pump and into Chuck's IV line. "Piece of Cake". LOL!
The TPN doesnt' require an IV pole. They come with a pumb and a backpack that allows for portabliity. The line is programed to run over night (12hrs) which should take some pressure off of Chuck though he will have to drag this bag to the bathroom with him every time he gets up. Nothing ever seems easy but this is still better than being in the hospital so we are grateful for the little things in life.
Chuck had a painful and sleepless night. The doctors' think that there may be leakage around the lines even though they are draining that could be causing pressure and pain in the kidneys. He has an appointment at 7:30 AM tomorrow at the "Interventional Radiology" (IR) where they evaluation the lines and situation. I am hoping they can do something to give Chuck some relief....
Regardless to how tomorrow's procedure goes, we will be staying the weekend in Charleston. He is very frail and I don't want to risk being too far from the hospital....My energies are about keeping him as comfortable as possible.
Thanks for checking in on us.....
The team arranged for home infusion to deliver supplies to the lodge and a nurse came by this afternoon to show me how to hook up the solution through a pump and into Chuck's IV line. "Piece of Cake". LOL!
The TPN doesnt' require an IV pole. They come with a pumb and a backpack that allows for portabliity. The line is programed to run over night (12hrs) which should take some pressure off of Chuck though he will have to drag this bag to the bathroom with him every time he gets up. Nothing ever seems easy but this is still better than being in the hospital so we are grateful for the little things in life.
Chuck had a painful and sleepless night. The doctors' think that there may be leakage around the lines even though they are draining that could be causing pressure and pain in the kidneys. He has an appointment at 7:30 AM tomorrow at the "Interventional Radiology" (IR) where they evaluation the lines and situation. I am hoping they can do something to give Chuck some relief....
Regardless to how tomorrow's procedure goes, we will be staying the weekend in Charleston. He is very frail and I don't want to risk being too far from the hospital....My energies are about keeping him as comfortable as possible.
Thanks for checking in on us.....
Hi Dayna, Hang in there and please tell Chuck we are thinking of him and wishing him the best.
I'll keep in touch,
Your cousin Jeff
Reply to this
your article is so informative and interesting. nice shared.
Reply to this
It's a luxury being a writer, because all you ever think about is life.
Reply to this
I still have my talent to produce and direct.
Reply to this
Few great men would have got past personnel.
Reply to this
Hi, I agree with every statement that you have made in the post and I really appreciate your effort in gathering up the information. Thanks for it.
Reply to this
What movie is worth seeing?
Reply to this
In Africa it's summer or winter now?
Reply to this
Who knows what today lunar day?
Reply to this
I am glad that the blog is constantly evolving. This post just adds popularity
Reply to this