Greetings,
Today is day 6 of the hospital stay...nothing seems to be short and sweet. Test results came back this morning showing the viral form of the Cyto Meglo Virus (it comes in Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral), which is being treated by a VERY HEAVY antibiotic that is considered a low-dose chemo. He continues to battle with the bladder issues, for which he is receiving an opium based based drug for pain that they hope will alleviate some of the issues. Additionally they are flushing his system with IV saline. At this point, there is no marked improvement in his overall state. He has in the last 2 days, with Mom at his side, taken a brief walk around the floor, but that is very labor intensive and knocks him out. And he continues to have little appetite. Also this weekend, he was moved to a private room (he had been sharing one) due to his compromised immune system.
The weather has been lovely in The City for the last week of so. Michael and I were able to take a nice walk this week while Dad was having his Broncoscopy, and Mom hopes to get over to Golden Gate Park for a little mental uplift for her on one of her next visits. And the continues sunshine provides some pretty amazing views from the solarium. So there is a little bit of joy amidst all the confusion and frustration.
He has been receiving the hospital link messages, and bring a smile to all of our faces. Again more joy and sunshine amidst everything. So keep 'em comin! The link is below in case you haven't saved it to your favorites :o) We would request that you refrain from contacting him even on his cell phone at this time. He continues to be in a great deal of pain. As always we are so thankful and blessed for your continued love, friendship, and well wishes.
Much Love,
Beck, Rick, Emily, Tori & Sean
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/contact/patient.html (11 Long is the room/floor#)
P.S. Also, we are so sorry not to have any pictures to add, this is of great concern for Mom who wants to make sure everything looks nice! We have some pictures, but they aren't related to anything having to do with anything, so we opted not to insert random pictures, we hope that's OK.
2 comments:
Why don't you just post a random picture as a bizarre reaction to a bizarre time in your life. We can all try to figure it out.
All my love to your whole family (husbands and boyfriends included).
Thanks for keeping all of us informed as it strengthens the community which is built from support of your famiiy.
with love,Jill S.
Rick & Family:
We think of you all the time and pray that you will be back in your home soon!
Love, Tony
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