Sam's feeding tube was placed on July 28th - 9 days ago - and it's been a trial and error experience for him. The plan was for him to take 4 cans/day (32 oz -a little over 8 oz/can) building up over several days. He is currently still only able to sustain 1 can/day generally in two feedings, but he is still able to eat a little food by mouth, so they are not too concerned. It's an adjustment and he's working on it. It's really kind of a strange site, but it's important and necessary for what's ahead.
Sam is just starting to experience a dry throat from the radiation and that will only get worse over time. He is just at the third week mark out of seven and has two more rounds of chemo. The next chemo is scheduled for August 12th. Sam's not looking forward to that; I can say that with certainty. "It's no fun.", he would say. He is getting thinner... but is holding his own.
We are looking forward to the weekend as our daughter Deanna and her boyfriend Eric will be visiting from Arizona.
Please pray that Sam can get adjusted to the feeding formula before his next chemo treatment. That will bring a whole new set of problems.
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Hi Maddy:
You need no help from me. Your blog is wonderful. And I love the name.
It was great talking to you. I'll be in touch.
Love Glorai
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