Yesterday I had a colonoscopy. The procedure itself was a breeze--rather fun in fact! The drugs I was given had a slightly hallucinogenic effect on me. It was a nice dreamy experience with no pain or discomfort other than having the IV started.
The bowel prep was another story. Two liters of the nastiest tasting stuff I have ever had to drink--I must confess I only got about 60% of it down before I became so nauseated I had to stop. I told the doctor how bad it was. His response--"We could have given you a pill to take instead, but you would have had to drink a large amount of water." REALLY? ! Next time I'll know.
At any rate, other than "moderately severe diverticulitis" my report was excellent--no polyps or growths seen, no abnormalities. A high-fiber diet was prescribed for the diverticulitis. That's it.
Having watched my husband battling his colon cancers, I really felt it imperative that I have myself checked. Now I can relax and concentrate on him.
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He is finding chemo to be a miserable experience. He is battling horrible bouts of diarrhea and mouth sores, as well as severe fatigue that has him resting 90% of the time. It makes it very hard for him to do the things he would like to be doing. He goes in once a week for the dressing changes to his PICC line. Every other Monday he sits for a few hours while the 5FU goes in, leaves with a pump in a fanny pack attached to the PICC line with Oxaliplatin running, then goes back on Wednesday to have the infusion discontinued. This will get old quick, I suspect.
I just got a phone call from him--he had gone to the oncology center to tell them about the problems, and they said he is dehydrated and are giving him fluids this afternoon. I hope it helps him feel better. They need to do something to get the symptoms under control.
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My oldest son sent me a package for Mother's Day:
A beautiful art piece made by my grandchildren! I love it! I have it hanging on the wall by my computer so I can see it every day.
My youngest son sent me this:
He knows how much I love puzzles, and this one is just the right combination of size and complexity. Plus, I love ribbon candy! I will probably be craving some the whole time I am working the puzzle.
They both obviously know of my love for bright colors. My thanks to both of them, and to my lovely DILs and my grandkids!
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Hubby and I recently made the short trip to Little Rock to attend his grandson's high school graduation. He was home-schooled, and is extremely smart. He was offered a scholarship to Harding University, but turned it down; instead accepting a full-ride four year scholarship to University of Central Arkansas in Conway. He will be studying Engineering, I understand--at least that is his plan for now. We are extremely proud of him.
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No further news on the house addition. We have had so much rain that the septic work has not been done yet. However the good news is that the sale of our first duplex closes tomorrow, so the financing will then be in place. We will not need to have a mortgage. I am getting tired of all the waiting, so I hope things can get moving soon.
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My alliums are blooming, and are quite striking. Many of the iris are blooming, too. I will try to have more pictures to show next time. We should have some peonies in a week or so--they are only one year old and only have one or two buds on each plant, but it's a start!
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