POST FROM STEPHEN:
Dad is still at Campbellford Hospital, and it looks like they will be keeping him until at least Tuesday of next week, which is a good thing. The doctors have simplified his medications, and he is now on just one antinauseant and on morphine that he receives through an IV pump, which gives him a constant, steady dose. He has started eating a little more, but the antinauseant makes him sleepy much of the time. The doctors think that the infection is gone, and they are continuing to watch Dad's progress and consider future treatment options.
Visitors are welcome (but don't be offended if he starts to snooze in the middle of a conversation). He is currently in room 128, and his phone number there is 705-653-1140 x3128. He will continue to be without Internet access for the next several days, so the best way to get a hold of him (or Mom) is by phone.
Mom has an appointment with her specialist on Monday to review her MRI results and discuss her treatment plans. I'll be driving her to Peterborough, and Jonathan and Jacinta will be meeting us there to meet with the doctor.
Both Mom and Dad are enormously grateful for all the support they've received from everyone.
Clara (Ron's sister) & Dan will be out to visit Friday afternoon & evening (tomorrow) & hope to have dinner with Anne.
ReplyDeletethanks for this update stephen. i am very glad to hear this bit of 'better news' ! i'm planning to go to pickering tomorrow, then on to toronto on sunday. my hope is to stop in to see ron at the hospital on monday afternoon (or whenever i do come back from toronto ) for a short visit on my way home.
ReplyDeletewith warm regards to you and all your family,
cheryl
Hi Stephen,
ReplyDeleteTom and Dana McCarthy, as well as Dana's parents (Orion and Sheila Clark) send all our love and prayers from Ottawa for the whole family. I think that Katie will be in to see Ron today if possible.
Dana McCarthy(Clark)