Friday, May 30, 2008
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This morning still sees no movement on either end if you know what I mean. However, he is looking at me with open eyes and following me around. Still looks exhausted. I know I would be after a week of no eating. He is still drinking like a fish, so that is good. I have cooked him his boiled beef, brown rice, broccoli and carrots, which he has loved whenever he has been ill. When it cools I guess we will find out. I still think the congestion is affecting his chewing. It is much better, a thinner mucus now so that is a good sign I think .
Planning on going home for a few days. The gas prices need to go down please. I just think it may help him to get home for awhile and see his siblings and sleep on his green velvet chair. I say green, but actually it is more white these days. He has claimed if for his own,so while I keep it covered for him, it needs a good sweeping often.
Thanks again everyone for giving my Jack a chance to beat this cancer. I know in my heart that he has, now if he will just heal. The radiation has slowed that process inside his nose, but I am hoping the left side which was not irradiated will heal more quickly and give him some respite from this discomfort.
Love and Husky hugs,
Debbie and Jack
ps He chased the kitties this morning. That is a good sign! -
May 30, 2008 at 10:53:00 AM EDT
Well, Amy and I made the decision to take the pain patch off early. I am so glad I did. It took a few hours for it to dissipate, but he is already more alert. Of course he may have to wear the e-collar now, but I am just hoping it will help his eating. Fentanil is a pretty heavy duty opiate, so it is very suppressing. I will see in the morning if he gets the appetite back. I am concerned he has not moved his bowels since Saturday afternoon, but that opiate can affect that also. I am almost certain he is having no pain, so I am looking forward to having a little bit of spunk back. I think he is very itchy where they have shaved his hair and so he is actively trying to scratch. I have to watch the blowhole carefully, if he got his claw in there, he could do some damage. He does seem to be breathing better.
Although the recovery sems to be slower than I would have hoped, it is a miracle that we are at this point at all. You all are responsible for that.
Thanks Debbie. Give Jake and Riley big hugs from us. You get one too.
Love and big Husky hugs,
Debbie and Jack
May 30, 2008 1:09:00 AM EDT