Tuesday update

Dale is having abdominal pain and a tender belly. He's not had any nausea. He had an additional CT scan today of his belly and lots of assistance getting his lower GI track functioning. He really is "down in the dumps". Can't find anything to talk about or do that puts a smile on his face.

Anybody got some suggestions? Any fixes for what appears to be a post operative depression?

Dale's heartrate is being monitored and he continues with IV fluids, pain medication, nausea medication and antibiotics. His white blood cell count has come down more but is still slightly elevated.

I've cancelled Dale's appointments at MD Anderson tomorrow. Dr. Rice knows about Dale's current setback.

Jackie and I are at home for a few minutes break and then we'll head back up to the hospital for a few hours this evening.

Dale's voice appears to be recovering slightly from the strain of his surgery, but he's not much in the mood for conversation.