GI Clear

Larry's entire GI system is clear. All tests show no blockages of any kind.
Today he will again go back to trying to eat something liquid. Tomorrow more solid.
I have talked to the Oncologist, GI Dr, Hospitalist and a Palliative Care Dr. To each I said that they need to talk together and come up with a plan to go home with. Larry went into the ER with spasms and pain. They do not have a definitive reason for it. I am hoping they come up with a plan of meds so that he can eat without the spasms/pain taking hold. Palliative care has ordered a hospital bed for the house in hope that he can sleep better. He needs to sleep in an upright position.

Today he felt better and tolerated the GI Bariums he had to drink for the 5 hour test. Yeah, it seems his vomiting has ceased! Now if he can start eating without those spasms/pain occurring things will be much better. He was talking this morning about doing another chemo treatment next week. He very much wants the chemo to start working against the cancer.

Trying to keep moderate during all these ups and downs is very challenging. Every day brings something different. I am very very thankful for today. 

Bravery

I had received an email from a friend(Thanks Holly) about how brave she feels I am. Yet I do not feel that way. Not after seeing what Larry is enduring.

Larry is by far the bravest, kindest, loving person I have ever known. Even in the middle of all this, he continually is still thinking of the kids and I.

He found out at 5am this morning that he would be having the small bowel testing. They would be taking him to radiology around 8. He stayed awake so that he could wait until 7am to call me about it. He did not want to wake me up. With tears in my eyes I hugged him and thanked him. How do I get him to put himself first?