A Progress Report- E.R. Visit

Dom started his Revlimid on Monday.  His hip felt OK.... hurt, but nothing horrid.

Went in Tuesday for his first Velcade injection.... in and out in no time at all.  Also took 5 Steroids.

Wednesday morning rolled around and he couldn't walk.  Struggled with 2 canes.  Dr. Cal. told us to get to the ER in Slidell.

We were very impressed.  I've always been a fan of the "other" hospital in Slidell, but these folks were great.  Before they even got him in a room, they did x-rays and blood work.

Thank God, not a broken hip.  Cannot explain it.  Gave him a Percoset, then came back to our room to "give him a test drive".  BIG DIFFERENCE!

Going locally for Blood Work tomorrow, then back to the Cancer Center on Tuesday for Velcade and ZOMETA for the first time in years...  (bisphosphonates to heal his lesion)

Zoledronic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of calcium released from your bones into your blood. It also works by slowing the breakdown of your bones by cancer to prevent bone fractures.

Had a very pleasant weekend.  I boiled up a couple of pounds of Shrimp yesterday.  My patient stayed in bed all day.  (as well as Thursday).

Today was a celebration of Father's Day, as well as a belated birthday celebration for me.  Lobster Tails, Snow Crab, Sweet Corn and Baby Yellow Potatoes.

OH, YEAH.... OUR CENTRAL AIR WENT OUT THE OTHER DAY.  When it rains it pours!

All is Great Here

Got my results back from Dr. C.  Total cholesterol is high (240), but HDL, LDL and Triglycerides are all at the "optimal" range.

So, I decided to blow off Dr. "Charming" (cardiologist) and head to the beach for awhile on Tuesday.

I've been around smokers 3 times in the past two weeks....once spending the night at Wendy's house.  Wasn't even tempted.

Am now switching between my original 36 mg. nicotine, 24 mg. and 18 mg.

(Just placed an order for 18 and 12 mg.)

Cooking a beer can chicken and garlic/mushroom quinoa for dinner.

Life is good.  Will call Dom's oncologist tomorrow to check on his remission.

Have had some spectacular sunsets this week.  Wanted to share them with y'all.

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there! (I miss you and maw every day, poppo!)