As I mentioned in one of my early posts, when my Dad arrived to the hospital, his care was taken over by one of Kelly's friends, a hematologist specialist. Now that a week has passed, the initial shock has worn away and we are almost through our first round of chemo, the doctor, my Dad, Kelly and I have reached a collective decision that my Dad's care be handed over to another doctor; one with no personal connection. His care will now be in the capable hands of another hematologist at the Foothills, one who also specializes in bone marrow transplant; something my Dad may be needing in the future. Our original doctor will now be able to act as our 'friend on the inside'... visiting with my Dad, checking in on his care, offering further clarifications and opinions, and being there for our family if we ever need to talk. Our family and the Jer Diddy army would like to send out our most sincere 'THANKS' to our original doctor, and friend, for all the work she has done to get my Dad to the point he has reached so far, and know that her diligence and passion has been acknowledged and very appreciated by us.
I am excited to report that my Dad has slowly been acquiring his appetite back , and is eating solid foods at most meals. Every morning we watch our peeps Regis & Kelly, and there is always this commercial for KFC (fyi- coupons are not necessary, they have everyday low prices on buckets)...today he turns to me and says "for some reason, I am craving KFC". I'm not exactly sure if the Colonel's recipe is in the immune boosting/cancer fighting diet plan?
My Dad says he wants to have more followers then Ashton Kutcher.... so sign up and be a follower
You gave Trev and I some laughs Sam - glad that you're by your pop's side and making him laugh too. Big hugs to Great Uncle from Great Nephew P. He was playing with the car that you guys got him for Christmas this morning- I think he's got a new favorite.
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I can't believe there is any better medicine in the world than to have you by your father's side Sam, he must be so proud of you, thanks for helping us imagine we are with you, Rick and I are there in spirit, glad to hear that he's starting to get his appetite back, that's great!
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ReplyDeleteHooray for appetite Jerry! My dad's favorite hospital food to try, time after time, even though it didn't get any better than the first time he hated it, was the macaroni and cheese!! And, I will tell you that instead of KFC chicken you should send a runner down to the garden cafe in the Tom Baker wing for some Chicken toes... they are the BEST chicken fingers i've ever had. (It's true. I promise.. I took Josh there for a date once, hehe).
ReplyDeleteGood to hear things are going well, and that you are done your first week of chemo!
Jocelyn