Kev is still real down and out! He is now getting extremely restless, which is a terrible when combined with weakness. He lays in bed like a turtle on his back just waiting to fall asleep. Soon, real soon the counts should start climbing. Ma bagged work again to apply some TLC to the list of drugs. Dr. Khan is a bit surprised he is as low as he is at the moment, but it's not uncommon due to the amount and strength of chemo he took last week. To help speed things up they gave him some Magnesium (the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. Only 1% of magnesium is found in blood, but the body works very hard to keep blood levels of magnesium constant. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system),Potassium (an element (and an electrolyte) that's essential for the body's growth and maintenance. It's necessary to keep a normal water balance between the cells and body fluids. A potassium deficiency is due to increased urinary loss.) and some platelets.
He has been too weak to eat so a nutritionist stop by and recommended some nutrition.. who would have thought. So before bed they strung up a bag of nutrition that looked like watered-down creamy mashed potatoes and Kev feasted. Tomorrow we will attempt to move Kev into a chair for a bit to get his equilibrium thinking more vertical. For the love of pete, keep'm crossed for the whites to rise up!!
11 comments:
Kevin,
You might be tired of hearing this, but stay strong and keep fighting. I know you can win this battle.
Kev's family...you are doing a great job with the website and the ongoing support. Every morning I get up and check on Kevin's progress. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Christin and I want to come to see you as soon as you are up to it.
Love ya,
Jennifer (Frantz) K.
Good Morning All...praying today will be the start of the upswing and your strength will return...we are all praying really really hard for you Kevin and know you have the strength to get through this. Imagine the biggest bear hug, all warm and snuggly, that is what we send your way....Keep strong and fighting...We Love You...Karen
Hey Kev,
Just wanted to drop in to say HI and tell you to stay strong, just keep thinking Bora Bora....even though we are going to have to give your Dad a map to show him where it is. Tell everyone that I said HI and I can't wait to get some of your moms home cooking. If you are feeling down, just flip through "Everybody Poops" and it should give you a smile :)
Miss and Love Ya
Sharon
Hi Sweetie. I too check out your progress first thing every day. What a wonderful family you have.
Now come on get your butt outa bed and eat and get some circulation going. I know you can do it..
I just know you can do it remember I LOVE YOU!
KG
Hi Kevin,
I know that I don't know you that well but John & I just heard the news.
I wish we could be there for you and hopefully we will come to Pennsylvania soon.
Just remember that no matter what anyone says, you have the power within yourself to get better.
We are thinking and praying for you kid.
Love,
Your sorta Aunt...LOL
LaRessha Seely
hey kevin, uncle john here. keep your chin up, stay positive and you will pull through this. know that all of us in colorado are praying for you. when i get down laressha always says to think positive, it helps. take care and get better, we will be out to see you soon.
love, your uncle john
Hey Kev
Keep up the good fight. Checking on your progress every day. B.J.s doing a good job keeping us informed. Still waiting for Pat to get over her cold so we can get to see you. She can,t wait to make you smile again. Stay strong till then.
Pat and Lou
Kevin - You better get your strength back soon because if I have to come up from Florida and kick your butt, you know I will. Keep laughing as that will get you through most anything.
We love you and miss you down here, so hurry up and get well. Miss you and love you. Myra
just a quick note from the windy city to lend some support and pass along some big hugs! props to the family for keeping us updated so regularly - it's the first thing i do in the morning! turkey day is right around the corner so get your strength up so you can stuff yourself silly like the rest of us and fall asleep in front of the tv...ha ha! running a 10k that morning that will be thinking of you every mile. miss you, love you, can't wait to see you!! -emily
Kev- Hope this finds you doing better tonight. Jackie and I thought about you a lot today, I'm going to Danville on some errands tomorrow so might just check in to see how you are.
I know this is easy for me to say now, but please stay positive it really does help!!
We love you and are looking forward to our lunch together.
Love ya
Linda & Jackie
What a strong and amazing family you have. You are an inspiration to all of us. Lots of love, prayers, and thoughts sent your way always!
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