November 2-5

I have been congested and taking care of a sick Alexander, so I haven't been able to visit Pop Pop in the hospital; hence, the lack of updates.  Juan recorded a conversation with the nurse last night so this update is based on that recording.

Tuesday, November 2

Chemo

At night his BP was very high, Juan and Eduardo stayed at the hospital late until it started to go down again

Wednesday, November 3

Chemo

At night he was having difficulty breathing due to the excess of fluid in his system.  Fluids were pooling in his lungs; however, his O2 saturation was fine.  He was given an Albuterol nebulizer and diuretics.

Thursday, November 4

Chemo

After a long night, Pop Pop was given a blood transfusion (2 bags).  The doctors ran a series of tests on him: Head CT Scan, EKG, Chest X-ray, Blood Gas Level, Cardiac Enzyme. Pop Pop also met with the Kidney doctor (I still need to find out if we have any results).  His breathing stabilized; however, his BP was a little high and his face was red. 

* Yolani, Mimi and the kids arrived to visit!  Only Mimi and Yolani could go to the hospital because children should not be present while the Chemo is administered.  

Friday, November 5

Pop Pop was awoken by the nurses and doctors who wanted to give him an assessment (who are you? where are you? Can you touch your nose? ...).  He was not very happy about the whole situation!  He is very happy though that he is on his way HOME where he will see Daniella and Cristian (I know he will love that)!