We just say Dr. M. a few minutes ago and he was able to update us specifically as to what is going to happen next. They want to assess John a little more before they proceed. They need to take a chest X-ray because he is quite phlegmy. They are going to have a respiratory Dr. see him and follow what this person recommends as far as his chest goes. They got the full body X-rays back and said that they want to do a MRI focusing on the upper spine because there is some anomaly there they want to look at. It sort of looks like it has grown together or something. The MRI won't be today. They will fit that in whenever they can get him in there. He explained the swelling of his legs: it is a combination of everything. The Dex. causes swelling, poor kidney functions add in their bit, less activity, the Myeloma ect. They don't seem overly concerned. They also pulled the water pill because he lost I think 6 kilos which seems high. They don't want him dehydrated either. They should be moving him this afternoon to 6100. As I came down the hall there was an empty room. The room is just waiting for housekeeping. It has a window sooo...I hope that is for John.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
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Thanks so much for the updates. It is so helpful to know what is going on with John. Of course we are praying. That goes without saying.
Love to you all.
yes a window room. i'm so glad he got that. and glad he is close to the patients lounge. double goody. i'm going to go make you supper now. love you mom.
Yes, thank you for keeping us so well informed. We are praying every day. We love you all.
What more can I say? Mitz and Margaret said it so well. It is fantastic to hear his room has a view.
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