03 June 2008

 

Let's twist again, like we did last summer

My hospital visit a few days ago wasn't the last of it. I was back in Burnaby General's Emergency department last night once more, this time overnight. More harsh intestinal cramps (with bonus vomiting), almost certainly a sign of some sort of blockage, like the one I had right after my surgery last summer.

First thing today, my wife drove me directly from Burnaby Hospital to the B.C. Cancer Agency, where we met with my oncologist. He prescribed morphine and bed rest, and has me coming back tomorrow for some IV fluids. I'm home now, but I may get checked into the Cancer Agency ward for monitoring for a few days while my bowels rest up. I'm hoping to avoid another tube up my nose, but you never know.

At least this time my weight is back up, so if I lose a bunch of pounds I won't be skeletal.

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I sure hope you are feeling better soon Derek. Intestinal pain sucks. Take care.
# posted by Blogger Shihtzu Staff : 03 June, 2008 13:36
 
Derek..."Non Carborundum Illegitami'

Fight!



Ralph.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 03 June, 2008 16:02
 
that sucks! thinking of you and the fam! hang in there!
# posted by Blogger sambycat : 03 June, 2008 16:37
 
Yuck. I really hope this does not take long to iron itself out.:) Thinking of you and Airdrie and the girls.
# posted by Blogger Melanie : 03 June, 2008 19:15
 
i gotta say, the humor in the subject line is much appreciated.

i hope it is nothing like last time and you are mending soon.
# posted by Blogger trrish : 03 June, 2008 19:27
 
Ugh - that sounds horrible! Keep your chin up!!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 05 June, 2008 11:34
 
Derek - are you doing ok? No posts for a couple of days leaves me wondering...
# posted by Blogger Shihtzu Staff : 05 June, 2008 12:27
 
Yeah, I hope everything has worked itself out. Post up, bud.
# posted by Blogger Alistair : 05 June, 2008 18:00
 
Derek is in the hospital. He is feeling much better and should be home soon.
# posted by Anonymous Sirkka : 05 June, 2008 19:42
 
At least the cancer in under control
# posted by Anonymous braaad : 05 June, 2008 21:10
 
For those of you who are interested, here's a short blog of mine about Derek:
https://penmachinedad.blogspot.com/2008/06/ups-and-downs.html
# posted by Blogger Karl : 06 June, 2008 09:18