Monday, August 19, 2013

Week of August 4th and August 11th

August 5th marked the 50th Hyberbaric Oxygen treatment for Nancy. From the time she leaves home and returns it takes about four hours. As of today she is up to 60 treatments so 240 hours put in so far. Needless to say she is tired of going to the hospital each day and it has worn her down.

The wound specialist told her the wounds are almost completely healed but still wants her to receive the treatments. Once completely healed she will have a little time off before beginning radiation treatments.

She is still getting out to shop and meet with friends; out on the boat last Sunday. She will busy help planning a wedding as our daughter got engaged a week ago; lots of fun ahead.

Hopefully she only has a few more weeks of treatments. Thanks for the cards and prayers.

Bob










Monday, August 5, 2013

Week of July 21st and 28th

Nancy received a very good report from the wound specialist last week. He told her she has made "remarkable progress" over the last week. He still did not give her an estimate of when the wounds would be completely healed so she still has to go to the hospital each day for the Hyberbaric Oxygen treatments. It gets a little easier knowing the process is working.

Her radiologist at Christ Hospital has recommended Nancy go to a new radiologist in West Chester that has advanced equipment capable of treating her more effectively than the equipment at Christ. Her current doctor will continue to monitor her progress when she resumes treatment, but said the newer equipment will reduce the amount of time she has to spend on the table and will be more effective. She cannot resume radiation treatments until the wounds are completely healed.

Nancy has been getting out more and more each week. We took two trips last week out on the boat on the Ohio river;  and she has started quilting again. It's great to see her able to resume some of the things she really enjoys.

Please continue the prayers as we know they are being heard.

Thanks,

Bob