Doug did okay in the morning, ate a yogurt for breakfast, then took a shower. OT came and since he was tired from the shower, she just did arm exercises with Doug in bed.
Another drug has been started for Doug's heart -- an ACE inhibitor. The afternoon did not go as well. Doug only sat in the chair for 30 minutes and said he needed to go back to bed. He is supposed to sit in the chair for an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. He really felt "crappy" and didn't eat much. He had a bout of dry heaves and had a fever again, 'only' 100 this time. Some of his skin is starting to peel; I think that's from the chemo.
The cardiologist didn't come until 6 pm. He told us that adding the new drug, plus increasing the dose of another drug, could be making Doug feel bad, but just for a day or two. He is going to order a repeat echocardiogram; if the ventricle is still impaired (they go by the shape), he might increase doses. He'd like to get Doug's heart rate to go slower. Overall he thinks Doug is doing okay.
My emotions go up and down according to how Doug is doing. I know mentally that Doug is doing well considering what happened to him, but it can be emotionally draining to see him so miserable and unable to eat. He does try to keep his attitude up as much as possible, so it could be worse. He is alive and getting better, so I need to focus on the positive.
Wish I could click my heels and get us home.
Love to all.
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Grab ahold of Toto and hold on for dear life! You guys will make it back to Kansas.
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