Back on Terra Firma

The Queen is home from the high seas! (18' swells to be exact)

Dale is walking more each day and sitting in a chair for the better part of the day. Today we expect all medications to become oral instead of IV. Dale's chest tubes have been removed.

The pathology report showed all but one of the removed lymph gland to be cancer-free. The one pesky gland that did test positive will change Dale's staging from a 1B to a 2B. No further treatment is recommended even though cancer was found in one lymph gland.

Dale has been in an abnormal heart rhythm since Saturday. This is not a new occurrence for Dale. He battled this in February when he had the pnuemonia. They are giving lots of cardiac medications. CT scans have all been negative for pulmonary embolisms and cardiac issues. All chest xrays have been negative, too.

Dale may move to the rehab floor tomorrow. Currently, the plan is to stay in rehab for one week. Visitors are welcome during that time. He needs to improve his stamina during his walks. He continues breathing treatments and occasionally coughs.

Dale's voice remains strained. Volume being the main deficit. His appetite isn't great, we're trying to figure out what might strike his fancy! Suggestions are appreciated.

Jackie is battling a nasty cold, so she has been staying away or using a mask when she visits. Marcy, Missy and Jackie are all staying at my house now and taking turns going to visit during the day.