BUN Up, need to drink more!

Today was Doug's Zometa infusion. Before every infusion, he gets a blood draw to check the kidney values (BUN and Creatinine), since the Zometa can be hard on kidneys. Today his BUN was 28. Last month it was 20, which is on the high end of normal. Creatinine was 1.4 today (high but stable for Doug). BUN is affected by hydration, or lack of.

So Dr. M ordered a reduction in the Zometa dose, and ordered it be given with one liter of fluid. Takes a long time for a liter to drip in.

Doug thinks he has been drinking a lot, but he takes small sips, so doesn't actually drink as much as he needs. Today the nurse got on his case, in a nice way. Told him he needs to 'guzzle' instead of sipping!  Just what I had been telling him; but it has more effect coming from someone else. He's supposed to drink at least two liters a day, and three is even better.

Poor guy - he's hearing "don't eat that, eat this"; "drink more"; "exercise more" - yada yada yada. Can't blame him for putting his earbuds in!

We leave in the morning for Texas. This is our first time traveling without dogs in tow. We miss the dogs but sans dogs is much easier. Life is good.

Love to all.

From my "Jesus Calling" book:
"My Face is shining upon you, beaming out Peace that surpasses all understanding. You are surrounded by a sea of problems, but you are face to face with Me, your Peace. As long as you focus on Me, you are safe."