Really, can Steve be any more pigheaded? He is soooo proud that he's lost weight that he's forgot what his "I'm not hungry, not now", etc means to the rest of us. So again, we had a rather heated discussion this morning about his not eating. Yes, he is proud that he has lost weight, but he looks like crap. He came downstairs this morning pale and gray; not a pretty sight.
I decided that he needs to have feedings through his PEG. Once we got to chemo I called the healthcare company and if Steve is on feedings 100% our insurance company will pay for it, they just need documentation.
Dr. Chen took one look at Steve and said you look terrible. She agreed with me and sent off paperwork to the healthcare company.
Needless to say, we weren't in love this morning, and 9 cases of his formula will be delivered tomorrow!
I realize our problems are small compared to so many other people and I am grateful this was discovered in time.
Thank you everyone for your love and support - every email, text and phone call truly helps.
3 chemo and 19 radiation treatments!!!
Yes I am pigheaded but another reason for the color is my blood pressure is too low. I have been taken off one BP medication and the other was cut in half. Hopefully this will aleviate the dizzyness and skin color. I was also taken off my cholesterol med during chemo.
ReplyDeleteSteve and Mary, sounds like Mary should be in charge here and Stevie D should listen. Eat something my man, even if it's through a tube. I want to be able to enjoy a martini with you when you get well. Miss you, and remember, it's just as tough being a Mets fan. Peg
ReplyDeleteThank you, Peg. You and I will go out for those martini's and Steve can be our designated driver!
ReplyDeleteMary