We went to the hospital yesterday for a new catheter. Dr. Klein took the incorrect catheter out of my chest and replaced it with the correct catheter. I was anestitized for the procedure in Operating Room # 9, same place as the original procedure. The doctor explained that one of her administrative people made a mistake in the selection of the catheter she put in the first time. But she admitted that she didn't check the selection before operating on me. My shoulder is extremely sore because of the two procedures in the same spot. I slept on my back to avoid rolling over on my shoulder. I think of Ellen Cook in the St. Matthews Cancer Support Group when I run into these little hick-ups in my care. She says a prayer that God will guide her to the light and help to ease her burden; I do now too. Thanks Ellen.
Tomorrow I begin Neupogen injections to stimulate stem cell growth in preparation for the transplant procedure a couple of weeks from now. It's going to be a couple of very tough weeks coming up. I'm thankful for all of the support I have around me.
Hey big brother, keep the hiccoughs small.
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Hey Robert, Hang in there, always thought of you as a strong person, now I know you are. Sorry you had to go through the cathether procedure twice. I didn,t know it was going to be Dr Klein, mentioned it to my Dr, he wasn,t suprised.
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Hi brother, just to let you know your in my prayers and things go ultra well from here on out after the hicup. Still down in Santo Domingo but will be returning home this Friday hopefully.
ReplyDeleteTry not letting to many people around you while you recover from the surgery at least the ones that make you laugh to hard. Bad for the stiches.
My grandaughters know all about that.
Love Ya Bro
Jim
Hang in there Robert, your doing a great job. Going through a second procedure is never easy. I'm glad they got it right this time. I hope this is the last hicup for you....hicups are annoying! You remain in my prayers, and now I am tuned into your blog.
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cissy
Robert, keep up the fight. It's a tough enough battle without the extra hiccups. Mom asked about you and reads your blog. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Robert it will be a long battle but well worth the fight. I am sorry you had to go in for second surgery. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Robert My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need any Condon stem cells Let me know. Aunt Marge
ReplyDeleteHey Uncle Robert,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and Aunt Joanie always. You're determined and it seems as though you are doing all the things you can to ensure you have a successful outcome- well, why would this be ANY different then every other aspect of your life :) You're strong and I know you are fighting with all you have. We love you and our prayers and thoughts are with you and Aunt Joanie every step of the way.
Love you,
Jennifer