The Doctor came in this morning and gave us our release!!!! We have to wait until after dinner so we are sure that he is not going to digress but that is not going to happen. Dr. Stanley warned Clem about becoming dehydrated at home and all the dangers that go along with it. He is also still at risk for blood clots so walking frequently is a must. He has been receiving daily heparin shots here in the hospital that will end with our stay. The good news is Clem's platelet count is 133,000 today which is the highest it has been in months. The bad news is that puts him at higher risk for clotting.
His electrolytes are also a concern because of the way his plumbing is connected so the Doctor wants him to drink at least three Gatorade drinks a day. OMG of all the things he is having to deal with now this pisses him off the most. He does not like gatorade or powerade or vitamin water or anything else but his favorite which is weak tea. There are lots of good things about type A people but change is not one of their better skill levels. Once he finds something that works for him Clem will continue with the course of action for years and years and years until something new and definitely better PROVES itself to him. I can already see that the Nazi is going to have to deal with this issue.
Walking and hydration is our new plan but for today a little more rest and a lot of packing. I hope to have all of our things in the car by the time we are released today so our exit is swift and easy. I may even run by the house and pick up something nice for Clem to wear out of the hospital. I want him to feel proud of himself today as he leaves.
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OMG... you might have to actually drink that Brawndo.. ugh...
will the doc let you use a home-made electrolyte solution instead? http://rehydrate.org/solutions/homemade.htm
PS. that's awesome you're going home!
My cousin works with your sister and I heard about your journey just today. I have read all your postings since I am going through the same illness. I'm 43, not symptoms...found tumors on liver accidently. I had a successful colon surgery in Feb., chemo now ugh,liver surgery hopefully in August. I am happy your home (I'm sure it is strange to have no one poking you in the middle of the night)and will pray that you will continue to heal. Feel the same about Gatorade...ugh.
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