We had a lazy, pain filled morning but this afternoon was a bit better. We met with the ‘pain management’ people this afternoon too. It turns out that Cathy will be managed by the Department Head. I think the Dana Farber Oncologist might have pulled some strings for Cathy! The pain management people decided that it would be best to consolidate all of the different pain medications into one medication given by an IV type pump. This method would be more controllable and they also have portable units that Cathy could use at home. The goal is to reduce the pain so that Cathy feels better and feels like eating. We hope she can also have a bit more energy. We will move to the pump overnight and we hope that goes well.
The pain management people were very interested in my very organized and detailed records of Cathy’s medications and times. There was a conversation between the pain Dr and Cathy about medications that went like this: Dr. “Your husband has excellent records that we can use to determine how best to help you. Is he always this organized?” Cathy simply smiled and said “Yes.” The Dr. replied “Well, in this case it is good but I could understand if his level of organization was kind of difficult to live with normally.” And, to my amazement, Cathy didn’t say a single word but she smiled and shook her head in acknowledgement!
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Was relieved to hear that the pain management team are now looking after Cathy. I must admit I found her ongoing high pain levels hard to read about knowing only too well how draining that is. Trusting the pump will 'hit the spot' and prove effective. Your organisational skills are being put to good use Dan. At a time like this they are crucial and I'm sure it instills confidence in the medics allowing Cathy home into your care. Three cheers for such wonderful gifting!For such a time as this. I know my super dooper organising drives folks mad at times in normal everyday life. But when it comes to a holiday camp for 350 teenage girls in a Russian prison.....it's 'the business' as we say in Ireland. MUCH love and prayers coming your way as I fall into bed. Was waiting for today's update before I 'hit the sack' Sandxxxx
Hey Dan and Cathy,
Glad to see your sense of humor is still in tact, Cathy. I told Scott I could just picture you smiling and nodding your head in response to the doc's comment about living with Dan's organizational skills! Hoping and praying your pain management team works wonders.
Love,
Scott and Eunice
It is good to hear that Cathy is getting the VIP treatment for pain management. That is encouraging.
I don't know...you "scientific types" and your records. If you make a mistake on a record, I bet you cross it out with a single line and initial and date it...just in case an auditor may look at it.
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