Evidently, yes they can!
Since Gil has been doing chemo his glucose (sugar) levels have been going up. Normally right around 100 (below 100 is optimal), lately it's been up over 200! Learned today it's a steroid he had not had before and that it has properties that can affect the blood glucose levels, so Gil now has to be careful of his sugar intake and is being given insulin on top of everything else. Yay. Actually he just learned today how to check is levels and give himself insulin. Double Yay!
The Dr's are real impressed that he is handling the chemo so well.They want him to keep moving, keep exercising, so we've been going for short walks. He hasn't been sick at all, and hasn't needed to take any of the anti-nausea drugs. If only all cancer patients could handle chemo so easily. SO different than how it went 7 years ago - when he was allergic to one of the drugs.
Well, if you need a reason to throw a party, here's one. Tuesday is Transplant Day!! Yeah!
So throw a party in Gil's honor.
If ya really do we'd love to see pictures. We can also Skype or FaceTime if you want us there...sort of.
2 comments:
Will be thinking of you both tomorrow. Please remember I am close by if you need anything. I'll be at Moffitt tomorrow from noon to 2:00 in the gold valet lobby with the therapy dogs if you are available and want to stop by for some doggie loving, Carol. I know Gil can't.
Love you guys!
Kendra
Kendra - I may see you tomorrow. Gil will be getting his transplant starting 7am, and hopefully finishing around 1pm and we park @ Gold!
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