Yesterday went very smoothly. We were the only two for our chemo education, so we received a very informal, personal time with three professionals. We love being pampered. We were very impressed that naturopathic medicine is offered to compliment traditional medicine. Our social worker is getting us an appointment with a naturopath doctor.
Gus got his tattoos. He wanted the 4 ink Xs on his chest and sides to be crosses for the permanent tattooing. He was disappointed. All he has is a tiny little dot at each site. Lane said he was too old for tattoos anyway. The PIC line went in very smoothly and Gus thoroughly enjoyed watching the nurse insert the line. This is her specialty and she is a pro. After it was inserted, they x-rayed Gus to make sure the line was positioned properly up the arm and into the chest. This same team of nurses is the one that will check it weekly and change the dressing. They are very protective of their handiwork. It is in his left arm and he was assured that it would improve his golf game, not hinder it. Gus is hoping to prove their theory this afternoon in Dillon.
The only eventful moment of the day was a near miss with an oncoming car on our way home last night. We were starting up the Ennis hill when a red sports car came around the corner traveling at a very high speed. As we met, the red sports car was just starting to go into a out of control sideways slide. The other car only missed us by a few feet before it rolled. Thank God Gus was driving. Our Guardian Angels will be working overtime for the next few months.
Gus will have his first chemo treatment tomorrow. We are scheduled to meet with the chemotherapy nurse first to learn the details of the drugs that will be used, then Gus will have the actual chemo after that. Already the staff at the Bozeman cancer unit have become our extended family. Their goal is to take care of the emotional as well as the physical side of cancer. I can tell already that Gus will be one of their favorite patients because of his outgoing personality and incredible outlook on this part of his earthly walk.
2 comments:
I really thought the cross tattoos would have been awesome. Love you guys.
The blog is a great idea. I am releived to have a way of keeping updated. I will follow your progress and keep you in my prayers. I am even more grateful for the time Gus and I had together in January in CA. Stay positive! Love, Brenda McBride PA.
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