Scans and Drains

Only 4 more days of school and it totals about 22 hours. Although that sounds rather appealing, it is also a reality check of the millions of tasks that need to be completed during that time. It always gets done on time, so I have faith this year will not be any different.

Bill has had a few rough days. Yesterday he went for his scans, and then headed straight to have his lung drained. They drained the same side since it had more fluid when they did the ultrasound. They drained 2 liters a week ago, and 2 more liters yesterday. Next Tuesday he is scheduled to have the left one drained. We go back to the City of Hope Monday for the scan results... another nail biting weekend.

I can tell a difference (for the better) in his breathing, and the squeaky toy sound is gone. He has also been eating more since my aunt has been helping us. (We have all been eating better.) Taking his medication on time each day has curbed his pain and he seems to be comfortable. The only downfall is that he has been a little out of it at times during the day. He gets confused easily and says some really random statements. Then at other times, he is right on and totally coherent. The events yesterday really wore him out, so he will need to spend a few days recovering from the excitement of scans and drains. We were scheduled to get the hospital bed today, but there was a slight mix up and it should be here soon. That should also help his comfort level.