Sherri says his hair has grown back enough that it looks like a short haircut. He washed it today, and plans to go to worship Sunday. Sherri also said he is tall enough that most people won't be able to tell he has had surgery.
He has been playing X-box today, and is starting to get bored. He is still on medication every 6 hours, but he is doing very very well. He says reading is a bit uncomfortable, but it must not be too bad since he devoured a paperback overnight the other day.
Besides prayers for his recovery, please offer praise and thanks to our great God and Father above. He has already worked wonders for Tony, and I want to be sure that we thank Him for what He has do so far...I have.
Thank you for your support. May God bless you all.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
He is back at Owasso
The staples are out, he is out of the hospital, and he and Mom are back in Owasso. It was an uneventful trip this time. We expect an appointment with the oncologist in about two weeks.
It took a car wash and four quarters to thaw the gas cap door. He now has the cleanest gas cap in the world. (you can relax now...that should be the end of the gas cap saga)
It took a car wash and four quarters to thaw the gas cap door. He now has the cleanest gas cap in the world. (you can relax now...that should be the end of the gas cap saga)
He is being dismissed from the Hospital today
The staples will be removed, and he will be discharged today. During this stay, they have figured out the combination of pain medication, steroids, and anti-seizure medicines that work best for Tony. Prilosec will be added to the mix because the steriods don't settle well in his stomach.
The plan is to come back in 2 weeks to visit with an oncologist about possible treatments.
The gas tank door is still ice-filled, and can't be opened. They are going to try and thaw it out at a car wash so they can buy gas.
The plan is to come back in 2 weeks to visit with an oncologist about possible treatments.
The gas tank door is still ice-filled, and can't be opened. They are going to try and thaw it out at a car wash so they can buy gas.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
It's Arkansas vs Alabama
Tonight, he watched basketball with two friends. He really is feeling good, and is itching to get out of the hospital and go back to Owasso, OK. Being in the hospital has been good in one way...at least he has had light and heat while much of the town has not.
He hasn't had any talk with an oncologist yet, so we don't know what treatment will be needed; nor do we know where it might be done.
He still has his staples in, but the incision is healing well, so they will be taken out soon. (I thought taking out staples would be painful, but we have been told it is painless)
Thanks for reading this and for your prayers and thoughts.
He hasn't had any talk with an oncologist yet, so we don't know what treatment will be needed; nor do we know where it might be done.
He still has his staples in, but the incision is healing well, so they will be taken out soon. (I thought taking out staples would be painful, but we have been told it is painless)
Thanks for reading this and for your prayers and thoughts.
He might be discharged tomorrow...again
He acts and feels as if nothing is wrong. If this continues, the doctor will let him leave the hospital tomorrow. If he is allowed to leave the Fayetteville area, he wants to go back to his roommate's home in the Tulsa area. His Mom will be paying attention to make sure he is 100% before being dismissed this time.
Another little interesting detail...her car is free of ice now, but she can't put gas in it because the gas tank door won't open. There is still solid ice behind the door.
Another little interesting detail...her car is free of ice now, but she can't put gas in it because the gas tank door won't open. There is still solid ice behind the door.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
We have the tumor pathology
It is an astrocytoma, and will require radiation treatment at least and perhaps chemo. It isn't the worst kind (grade 4) but appears to be a grade 2 or 3...probably a 3. The neurologist talks as if it is very treatable, and expects full eradication of the tumor. We will know more when we see the oncologist.
His white-cell count is still high (17,000) but is steadily falling. They can't find any infection, so they believe the high count is a result of sudden withdrawal from the steroids. As he stays on steroids, the count should fall to normal.
Tony remains upbeat, is walking around the hospital to get exercise, and is reading books. All are good signs that he is recovering well from the surgery stage of this process.
Thank you for your interest in and prayers for his recovery.
His white-cell count is still high (17,000) but is steadily falling. They can't find any infection, so they believe the high count is a result of sudden withdrawal from the steroids. As he stays on steroids, the count should fall to normal.
Tony remains upbeat, is walking around the hospital to get exercise, and is reading books. All are good signs that he is recovering well from the surgery stage of this process.
Thank you for your interest in and prayers for his recovery.
Better as of last night
His temperature was back down to normal last night. I talked to him on the phone, and he sounded good. His mom is still with him.
The hospital is without power due to the ice storm in the area. Emergency power is working, but the room TV was not on emergency circuits. The nurse was thoughtful enough to find an extension cord so he could at least watch TV in the dark.
The hospital is without power due to the ice storm in the area. Emergency power is working, but the room TV was not on emergency circuits. The nurse was thoughtful enough to find an extension cord so he could at least watch TV in the dark.
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