The Dr. came in and...he said the NG tube could be clamped for 6-8 hours and Fred could start on clear liquids!!! So we ordered up some chicken broth to start off his day, then took to the halls to do a couple laps. Was up in the chair for the next 6 hours. At 2:30 the nurse came in to see how much residual fluids were left in the stomach, then went to call the Dr. At about 3PM the NG tube came out!!! Fred was very relieved!
The rest of the day has been spent sampling little amounts of clear liquids so he doesn't overdo it. Thankfully he has not had any nausea and his bowel sounds are getting stronger, which means his digestive tract is "waking up" as the Dr says.
Praising GOD for HIS peace and love that surrounds us! So thankful for all the love and prayers that bring us these blessings!
p.s. last night the aide came in & said "I have something for you." I said, "For Fred?" and she said, "No, for you!" It was a bed!!! Soooo I'm looking forward to my second night in a bed! ;)
How it all began
- Fred and Brenda
- Illinois
- About 1 yr ago('08) Fred noticed a lump behind his right ear. He didn't have any symptoms with it, so we weren't real alarmed. Then about 10 months ago another lump appeared, it was a lot the same in that he had no symptoms with it. Well, long story short, he got tired of people being startled by the appearance of this lump and decided he would have it removed. So after a CT scan, FNA (Biopsy), PET/CT scan, and MRI, the Doctors in Springfield determined that he had Small Cell Undifferentiated Carcinoma of the Parotid gland. The Dr's spoke of surgery, chemo and radiation. The later two of which Fred wanted nothing to do with if it was used in the typical way, so we began a search for other options. However, he still thought that he would probably have the surgery. Several we knew of had gone to Rubio Cancer Center in Mexico so we contacted Dr. Rubio to have him explain what exactly his protocol involved. After hearing his plan to work with Fred's immune system to fight the cancer, the Lord gently changed Fred's heart to desire to go to Mexico. My prayer had been that if God would change Fred's mind, I could be at peace knowing it was HIS will to go. Please keep us in your prayers.
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