If only the nausea sam is feeling was from a cruise. At least the scenery would be more interesting. Like the picture here from our cruise in March. This is a picture of St. John Island where we got to go snorkeling.
The nausea from the Chemo treatment has finally begun to lessen, but Sam will now be receiving a shot before each radiation treatment that will help prevent cell damage to his kidneys and salivary glands, but the side effect is nausea. His next chemo treatment on August 12th will compound the nausea, and the radiation will cause his mouth to become increasingly sore and dry which will make it more difficult for him to take food by mouth. So, the feeding tube, while cumbersome, is a blessing because it will at least (hopefully) help to keep his weight steady and give him more energy. Eventually, he will also be able to take most medications through the tube.
Sam did feel better today, July 29th, and met with a dietitian to determine what type of food he will receive in the feed tube and to give him suggestions for diet and complications that will be ahead as the effects of the radiation develop. A visiting nurse will come by to help with the instructions for using and cleaning the feeding tube apparatus.
And yesterday, coincidentally (only God moment), one of our friends from North Park Church who is a physical therapist and has worked with patients with Sam’s condition, happened to be at the hospital at the same time we were there and was able to chat with me for a while and offered some need support.
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