For the first time in weeks, Donnie is not nauseated at all. Wow. I must say that is amazing. Dr. Z gave Donnie an IV cocktail of Benedryl, Decadron and Reglan, and that was the ticket!! When I came in to see him this morning (Beau stayed with him last night), he was perky (haven’t seen that in a month), and flirting with me. HE’S BACK! Dr. Z cracked us up when he said, “He looks like a new person this morning . . . just add water.” Hahahaha
Dr. Z said due to the nausea being controlled, he wants to give him his chemo today. We are glad to be in the hospital while he is receiving it, to be able to address any side effects that might arise. It is just nice to get IV medications when you have side effects, so they take effect quickly. He is also getting IV fluids for hydration, which gives him some energy. He also ate a pretty good breakfast (for him these days). I’ll take it!
The results of the CT scan are not back yet. Poor Beau, nicknamed Nurse Rachet by Donnie, had to get Donnie to drink the contrast late last night. The CT was done at 4 am. We will probably hear about the results on Friday. Hoping if everything goes ok with chemo, we will go home on Friday. Too early to tell. As you can tell, Donnie is “rollercoaster man.” Like Forest Gump said, “Life is a box of chocolates … you never know what you’re gonna get.” That’s Donnie this last month.
So thankful to Wendy who stayed with me the last few days. She’s so loving to Donnie and to me. So grateful for wonderful, wonderful (did I say wonderful?) family!!
I will keep you posted about his progress with the chemo, and when he is going home. Unless things change when he gets chemo, you can visit. Can you tell I am upbeat today? He is whistling to “Don’t worry, be happy” while I am blogging this morning. It’s so good to see him like this. So relieved for him. Even if it is for a few hours!
He has really been missing all his buddies from work and from church! Thank you for all your prayers to our God, the maker of the universe, and comfort in our time of need. We cherish you all!!
Love, Donnie & Tina
20 replies on “Yay! Nausea abated!”
So happy the nausea subsided!! Hopefully everyone got good rest today. Lots of love and hope tomorrow is a good day too❤️
Hi Tina and Donnie, Prayers your way. So glad to hear that the nausea has subsided. It sounds like you are doing better. So glad you are in such a wonderful place(FHO). We would love to come see you both but have had the flu,sore throats and ears. You do not need anyone around you that is not well. So we will put off our visit until we are better. Mostly sinus but still would not want to take a chance. You have enough to deal with. Love and prayers your way. God Bless
Hi Tina, a few of us from work would love to come see Donnie tomorrow night after work. Let us know how he’s doing tomorrow and if that would be okay with him.
What great news! I am praying the in the face of all the prayers offered up, the cancer cells will just give up out of pure discouragement. (I hope that makes sense.)
Live from the Collinses!
Great news! Puts smile on my face!
Absolutely wonderful to hear that Donnie has a bit of an appetite back and that you are savoring each smile and laugh that comes your way! As if you didn’t know, medicine is not exact science! I’m glad Dr. Z was able to create a good cocktail for Donnie! What a difference it can make. Hope the chemo goes/went well today. Continued pray and love is being sent your way!
Gee, Tina… you could be a LITTLE more positive! Wait… on second thought, maybe not 😉 Very awesome, I must say.
Ahhh … the motivation of biscuits & gravy. mmmm
Hooray for perkiness!! Hope its a wonderful day for you both. (Tina, that’s a great picture of you!) <3
Wonderful news. Hope to visit soon.
Reading your post I have begun to weep with joy in my heart for this amazing news! So happy! Continued prayers! Love to you all!
Yippy, I had a good feeling about today for you. Prayers are answered. Love you……stay strong.
Yay!!!Sounds good and it’s good to hear. Give him our love and of course you too my sweet friend!
Ok HAPPY DANCE!! Love Love and more Love to you both!!
Thanks be to GOD!!!
big hugs and yaaaaaaaaaay, great great great news!!!!!
Wonderful news to start our day with!! Beau you are a great nurse assistant. Hope you all have a good day. Donnie we will be whistling here in tennessee for you today.
The Lord hears our prayer, a great praise report.
Wow Praise the Lord. father God we need a good results from the chemo..no bad reactions please Lord..I like your new nurse.Beau you are fantastic…Tina and Donnie you are so blessed with this family of yours..of course I for one am blessed to know you two.I’m waiting to come visit you Donnie.. lots of love and hugs from Miss Linda
Sounds like wonderful news, praying all goes well today love you both.
love,
Suzie and Tommy
praises