Gus has his good days and his less than good days, but nothing as bad as when he was on treatment. Spending time on medical treatments that were doing more harm than good was not what he wanted to do with his time. Quality of life became his focus.
Gus didn't keep all of those 5 ½ pounds on his frame, but he kept a few of them. One of the important things that I have learned is to not pressure Gus into eating if he does not feel like it. The decision needs to be his and his alone how much he eats and when he eats.
The only blood work that is done on Gus now is to track his coumadin level. I have no desire to deal with blood clots, so this is one medication and test I insist on.
Gus didn't keep all of those 5 ½ pounds on his frame, but he kept a few of them. One of the important things that I have learned is to not pressure Gus into eating if he does not feel like it. The decision needs to be his and his alone how much he eats and when he eats.
The only blood work that is done on Gus now is to track his coumadin level. I have no desire to deal with blood clots, so this is one medication and test I insist on.
There are no more CA 19-9 tests or planned CT scans. Very soon there will be no more scales in his bathroom to track his weight. Gus is getting very tired of knowing how much weight he has lost. I made it very clear that those scales will not be a part of my life. Hide them in the closet was our decision.
Gus spends most days in his heated shop working on his projects. He also spends time splitting firewood using his hydraulic splitter. Gus usually knows he has tried to do too much the day after splitting wood.
4 comments:
Gus, to you and your beautiful family we wish you a very Merry Christmas. Gail and I are enjoying our days in Aberdeen Washington and we wish you were here.
Love John and Gail Wilson.
Hi Gus, You were on my mind when I awoke this morning. You continue to be in my thoughts this evening. I pray for you and yours. I appreciate you. Love and peace.
Deb
Gus and Kathleen, We are always lifting you up to our wonderful Lord and Savior. Is Montana doing something similar to California? We are one day in winter and immediately sent back into summer. Don't think the weather has figured out what season it wants to be. May the Lord bless you and keep you in perfect peace with Him.
Love and Hugs, Helen and Warren
Gus and Kathleen,
Still sending guardian angels to your side with my thoughts and prayers. Beautiful wedding, firewood and family gatherings that you share with all of us. Bless you! Hugs, Theo and Bob Walker
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