Up My Nose With A Rubber Hose

"Up My Nose With A Rubber Hose" is one way of thinking about this past week. A more medically correct phrase would be to say that I have been connected to a "nasal - gastric tube." since Monday night.

Following is an overview of the last several weeks..
- a. Third chemo treatment was administered, May 4 - 6.
- b. When we went in for the fourth chemo treatment on May 18 - 20, I was severely dehydrated and had significant nausea issues. Chemo was cancelled, hydration administered, with directions for continuing hydration. The situation only got worse throughout the day.
- c. At 9:00 PM, Monday evening, the on-call Doctor told us to go directly to the Emergency Room of Holland Hospital. We were  immediately admitted, sent to intensive care, and fitted with a nasal - gastric tube. The tube rapidly released over 3 liters of fluid and I have remained connected. 
- d. Since admission on May 18, I have been hooked up to hydration, nutriment, and other "meds in bags."

Good progress has been made, overall. It is possible that I will have the nasal - gastric tube removed tomorrow and be released.

The next steps are for consultation with the liver surgeon on June 4 and surgery on June 15, both at U-M Cancer Center, Ann Arbor.

We are blessed by your prayers. Remember: The God of the mountains is also the God of the valleys!