SOOOOO True Tonia;
I am doing that with my husband even if its car rides or baths or anything I
can make just a little more special for him that we can remember that time as
something to remember. Take care, Lots of prayers for you and your dad!! Beav
TON1213@aol.com wrote:
> Pauli-
>
> My dads average stay is 21-28 days during chemo treatment. He is coming home
> today!!!! Day 22 after this last bout. His WBC is up to 1.5 and his ANC is
> .8( the ANC is your absolut neutrphil count). This is the part of your white
> blood cells that actually do the fighting of infection in our body. Your
> dads nurse should have his counts posted on a board in his room daily. If
> this is not happening - insist on it. You need to be aware of his counts,
> when they give him blood and platelets and why. I question everything!!!!
> Regarding the sores in the mouth. It happened to my dad too. Putting ginger
> on his food seemed to make it more appealing. Apparently chemo really wipes
> out their taste for food. Another chemo patient suggested ginger and it
> seemed to help A LITTLE. Has your dad been able to exercise much? Even a
> few times around the ward is beneficial. Also, how much weight has he lost?
> My dad lost 40 pounds total. Not that bad. He has gained back 2 so far....
>
> Another suggestion , if you don't already do this, bring food from home.
> Just make sure you follow the guidelines for a neutrapenic patient. We are
> Italian and my dad loves homemade pasta and certain chicken dishes. Home
> made soup is great on the thoat. Any conveniences that can help him feel "at
> home" will increase his attitude to be more positive.
>
> One thing I do when I am with my dad is that I do not dwell on his illness,
> like my mom, instead I talk with him like I did prior to this setback we are
> in. We talk about my kids, his stocks, etc...
>
> No matter what the doctors says try to be upbeat!! Never break down in front
> of him. I remember when the doctor told us that the first round of chemo
> didn't work. I had a big smile on my face and said to my dad and the doctor,
> Okay, fine, what do we do next??? When I left the room I cried more than I
> have ever cried in my life. My faith in God has kept me close to HIM and I
> know that everything will be okay. I cherish my time with my dad more than
> ever. Sometimes I just lay next to him and cuddle like I did when I was a
> little girl. the other day I went to kiss him goodbye and he bent his head
> down so I can kiss his bald spot (now all of his head is bald) just like I
> have done for the past 37 years, but this time our eyes met and we both had
> tears. Cherish your moments with him.
>
> I don't mean to lecture or sound so mushy - I guess I am in one of those
> moments....
> I have kept a sign posted in my car and on my fridge for the past 4 or 5
> years that says... MAKE MEMORIES... More than ever I live by those words.
>
> Tonia
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