Friday, March 14, 2008

2nd Round

Last night Bob received his dose of methotrexate. We had to wait until his lab values were in normal range. Once it was in normal range the chemo took about 6 hours. He had no problems so far with this. Night before he did have some chills from the Rituximab. So far the only problems he has had is the chills. That only happened once. So we hope that this will be the only side effects. He is feeling great and still in great spirits. He should receive the rest of the chemo Cyclophohamide, doxorubicin, and Vincristine some time today. He will not be able to leave the hospital until his lab values show that the methotrexate has left his body. He is pushing the nurse to let him get out tomorrow. He is bound and determined to make Brianna's Confirmation on Sunday.

5 comments:

Tracy said...

I just spent the afternoon with dad. Hes doing great...considering! Hes up walking the hall (harassing the nurses, Im sure..haha) Hes eating good and said that he hasnt felt sick. I guess he'll get another round sometime tonight and hes still pushing the people to get him outta there so he can make it Sunday!!! Thanks Trish for this great website and all of your help and thank you to everyone else for all of your prayers. Please keep them coming!

govaia said...

Sounds up-lifting. If anyone can beat this, it is your dad. I know he is determined and that is SO important. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Take care... Robin

Tracy said...

Dad is home now! Ill leave it to Trish to give further details of what they did to him...cause well...I have no clue. I know that Friday night he had some kind of treatment and he was feeling a little sick Saturday morning and this morning, but I picked him up from the hospital today and took him home and he made it! I think hes wore out, but still doing good! Hes most definately glad to be home! Anyway....the 1st round is out of the way. I think he goes back the beginning of April for the same thing and then in May for an extended period! Please keep up the prayers....they all seem to be working great! Thank you everyone!

Tracy...=)

govaia said...

Hey Tracy..Thanks for the info. I check this site many many times just to see that he is doing ok. I so feel for all of you guys. Hang in there, stay strong (that is so important) and things will fall into place. He is a fighter and at least the beginning is over. One step at a time kiddo! I am certianly thinking of you guys SO SO much. He'll be just fine!! Love ya's all..Robin

Jim & Flo's Kid & Farmer Frank said...

Hey Bob~~~Too bad we don't have Jim's "Home Brew" recipe(remember sneaking down in his basement for a sample)so we could make you some for extra energy! We are thinking of you and hope you are feeling good. Luv, Jim & Flo's Kid & Farmer Frank