He's home....3-25-15

I haven't posted an update in a few days. I didn't want to jinx us and say anything too soon. The last time he came home, it was only literally 5 minutes and then back in for 6 days. I'm happy to say he's been home for a few days now. The nurses come over to do blood draws for blood work. They are monitoring his biliruben and alkaline phosphotate levels. They are important when the GI system is involved and there could be issues with liver function or blockage in the bile duct. Right now they are elevated which could be from the pancreas or blockage. They are monitoring it for now. If it doesn't get better or gets worse, they may add a drain into his liver. Right now he has 3 drains and 2 external pouches. I flush them and record the output. The drain sights cause some pain and discomfort but we are managing that with meds. Rick has lost about 50 lbs and I'm doing everything I can to "fatten" him back up but that's a bit tough with his limited diet due to the diabetes and low fiber/fat diet.

Every day brings new hope and new fears. We are learning more about ourselves and about each other. I look at him so frail and my momma bear instinct makes my heart beat stronger and faster. I want to do anything I can to protect him, heal him and love him back to the healthy man, partner and love he was before this nightmare began. Thank you again for all your care, love, prayers and support. The journey to wellness, health and life continues!!

Janet~