Larry is in a private room at the hospital. He was in a double room for about 5 minutes - good thing he moved because there was no room for me in the first room. Hospital food was pretty good today.
The first day of chemo / radiation passed without incident. Side effects will probably come later - as late as the 3rd week after start of treatment. Hoping it won't be too bad.
I've added a photo of Larry with his IV pole. He traded in his fanny pack for this monster! It goes everywhere with him. The green and brown are just bag colors, not the color of the fluids dripping in. Each set of bags lasts 12 hours and total time on IV is 96 hours. So, by noon on Friday, IVs will be removed and we can head home for the weekend by 3:00 (following afternoon radiation). Then back to Cleveland Sunday evening for next week's twice a day radiation treatments.
Thanks to all for the cards, phone calls, texts, blog comments, Facebook messages, e-mails, hugs, and well-wishes. An extra thanks to Jeff for the snow-blowing! All are very much appreciated.
Pat
Larry - We think the green and brown compliment
ReplyDeleteyour eyes! Keep a smile on your face.
Love, John and Terri
Hey Larry - thought a joke might help keep your spirits up!
ReplyDeleteA young blonde was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana. She wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking.
After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the blonde shouted, "Maybe I'll just go out and catch my own alligator so I can get a pair of shoes at a reasonable price!"
The shopkeeper said, "By all means, be my guest. Maybe you'll luck out and catch yourself a big one!"
Determined, the blonde turned and headed for the swamps, set on catching herself an alligator. Later in the day, the shopkeeper is driving home, when he spots the young woman standing waist deep in the water, shotgun in hand. Just then, he sees a huge 9 foot alligator swimming quickly toward her.
She takes aim, kills the creature and with a great deal of effort hauls it on to the swamp bank. Lying nearby were several more of the dead creatures. The shopkeeper watches in amazement.
Just then the blonde flips the alligator on its back, and frustrated, shouts out, "Dang it, this one isn't wearing any shoes either!"
Hang in there - we're thinking of you!
Dave Birr
Larry,
ReplyDeleteI would ask them if you can have Royal Blue and Silver bag colors!
I'm glad to see that smile on your face and we know you guys are going through a lot. We're thinking of you all and if the boys need anything, Pat, please let us know (food, want to come over, whatever!).
Stay warm! Amy and the gang