I'm back on the oncology unit now. Little by little I continue to improve. I'm still reciving continous infusions of antibiotics. It's still very difficult to eat and I am able to only consume a couple bites at a time. My mouth is still extremely sore and every little nibble causes my espophagus to go into spasm. I have however discovered that pain medication isn't just for cancer pain and that you can ask for it for other types of pain. So, once I had my eureka moment and began asking for pain medication, I was able to be more compliant with taking my Magic Mouthwash and my comfort level greatly increased. My WBC's are extremely low as well as my platelets and my Hemaglobin and Hematicrit low enoough that I required a transfusion. I must say that after I got the blood I felt much better.
As my hospitalization continues, people continue to touch my life. I have to say that UT has a unique staff. They can be absolutely crazy but when they come into your room they make you feel that you are the only patient they have and as they leave your room they never fail to ask you if there is anything else they can do and mean it.
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| Daniel CNA |
a tight ship. He makes sure I eat and drink,
poop and pee, and he keeps trying to force
nasty 'ol Ensure on me. He's bossy and sassy,
and full of love and care. Thanks Daniel for
your way of making me feel like I was the Queen~
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| Jessica RN and Bonnie RN |
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| Natasha RN |
"Is there anything else I can do for you today?"
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