Joey had a big day today. He was given a new pick line today. The one he had was getting old and starting to leak out his antibiotics, so the doctors put a new one in. Joey also had a round of four hour dialysis today, so he was pretty tired and slept for awhile.
He also received his nerve block today, which is great news! Inserting the nerve block was not a pleasant process for Joey though. It involved two extremely long needles almost a foot long, inserted into his back. The process was pretty time consuming and painful, but we are hopeful that Joey will notice a significant decrease in his pain, and it will be manageable.
Joey is still experiencing Phantom Pains. Joey's pain management doctor stopped in today to visit with Joey, and also Dr. West came in this evening to drain more fluids from Joey's amputation.
Joey--we love you! You are an inspiration! We love your smile, your drive, and your desire to fight this thing and get better! We love to see you laugh, give you hugs and kisses, and tell you that we love you--because we do--so so much!!!! Lots of love, and keep up the fight! XOXOXO
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joey i love you buddy. you are doing so good, keep up the good work. im still praying for you buddy ,it will get better, keep your head up
ReplyDeleteJOEY YOU ARE DOING ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! YOU ARE A STRONG PERSON AND I KNOW YOU CAN MAKE IT THOUGH ALL OF THIS WE LOVE YOU AND NEVER STOP THINKING OF YOU
ReplyDeleteHey, Joey! We love you and want you to know you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers!!! You are a great uncle and brother to us, and we love you so, so much!!!
ReplyDeleteSmall and simple steps, Joey! you look so good! We love you and continue to pray for you every day. We couldn't be MORE proud of your progress even though it is HARD! This will make you SO strong and such an inspiration to others as you already ARE. We love you.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Joey! We keep praying for you!
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