Hi,
I am happy to report that Denny is home and is doing as well or better than the doctors expected for all he's been through. Chip, Pat, and Patti, were all here to be sure he got into the house and settled into his recliner. Everything went just fine. He had supper and has been up and about several times. The pain is still pretty intense, but we know that it's part of the healing process for that one huge clot. None of the other, smaller clots seem to cause any discomfort at all.
So the medical plan is for him to sleep when he needs to, walk around the house at least once an hour during waking hours, and do his foot and leg exercises while he is in his recliner. He's back on all the meds, including a higher dose of steroids again. We'll be seeing Dr. Howard on Tuesday and Dr. Meena on Thursday. They have promised us that they will keep in close communication regarding his treatment program. Dr. Yazbak has also been wonderful. He saw Denny every day at St. E's and was always available to the others for consultations. The goal is to get Den through this latest setback, hope that the tumor sheds the dead tissue within, and then still look to go to Madison for the stereotactic radio surgery. We're a few months behind, but we know we can get through this with a lot of hope, patience, and prayers.
Thank you for all of your calls and e-mails during this past week. I really don't know how we could cope without your continued support. Everyday in our prayers we thank God for your friendship.
With love,
Carla (and echoes from Den from his recliner!)
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3 comments:
Coach O
It's great to hear that you have cleared another hurdle! Now you just need to keep focused on the next one. We're hoping and praying that you're going to see the finish line pretty soon.
Hopefully all of our prayers are helping you and your family.
Jim G
Hi Carla and Dennis,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers and we are so relieved to hear you are home and recovering.
I have prepared a Hungarian goulash that actually turned out pretty yummy which is remarkable because I am not much of a cook! The nice thing is this dish can be frozen and tastes just as good the second time around. So, I am saving it for you. Just let me know when I can drop it off. I'll prepare noodles and vegies to go with it whenever it sounds good to you. I'll be giving you a call!
Hang in there - you are both a testimony of strength and courage and faith for us all.
Love,
Stephanie for all the Vrabecs
Hi Den and Carla,
Just because I don't write very often doesn't mean for one second that you aren't both in my daily thoughts and prayers. I hope that you, Den, will be feeling some better everyday. The sermon at Mass this morning was about being patient. I am not real good about that, so I hope you are much better than I am at it. I want to be hearing about your progress!!!!!
Love,
Mary
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