Chemo, Day 1 Cycle 1

Larry began chemo today and in usual medical style we were at the hospital at 8am and they didn't get him started on chemo until 2pm. He won't get out until Friday afternoon, probably late, they count days in 24 hour segments (Imagine that!) and the segments began with his first bag and push. When I left about 3 they still didn't really have their act completely together but he was doing well and wanted a nap. He's in room 8143 bed 1 at the VA, his phone number is 816-922-5893. His leg is still draining but the people in oncology seem a tad more concerned than ortho did last Friday so I feel like we may get some resolution there this week as well. His skin just won't tolerate any more tape on that leg--considering the fact that there has been some kind of tape on that thigh for three months it's a wonder he's managed this long. He's wearing fishnet stockings to keep the bandages in place, not really as sexy as it sounds! His port is really nifty! He especially likes the fact that they draw blood through it as well. Dr ordered some meds to help him sleep but otherwise he's pretty much pain free and that's good. He has a small room, a roommate, and no chairs for visitors so it's a bit uncomfortable to stay with him. Rob and Tanya are visiting him now and I'll head over before lunch tomorrow. I'm beat, and fighting allergies and asthma so I'm fixing something to eat and heading for the bed.