Well Dave is now 45, and although he is not quite at the stage to enjoy his traditional birthday dinner, he is definitely on the upward swing. The skin on his neck is almost back to normal - just slightly red. We got good news yesterday from Dr. Debo (ENT), Dave recovery is encouraging. In fact his tonsils are looking better than expected - very encouraging from Dr. Debo's standpoint. Dr. Debo took a good look at Dave's tonsils (scope down through his nose) and they look really good - pink with minimal swelling. The back of Dave's mouth is really the only thing left swollen and white. Dave still has the fungal infection to knock out, which Dr. Debo wants Dave to take the anti-fungal medicine by mouth - either the lozenge (Mycelex - clotrimazole) or swish -n- swallow type (Nystatin oral). Both Dave is reluctant to try (fear of gagging), and since it is his birthday, I'm not pushing him too hard. Tomorrow he has no excuses - he'll have to take the plunge and try one or the other, which will usher us into the next stage of his recovery (swallowing and eating).
So once we get stuff down his throat, then it is onto eating, remove the feeding tube, gain weight, and then getting back out on the bay for some fishing. Thanks again for all your support through this ordeal - Dave will be back up to speed shortly.
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Hey Marjie, I like the sound of that "back out on the Bay for some fishing" comment. A sure sign that things are looking good and on the mend!! And did I catch another "better than expected" in there? Dave, I knew that you would do great in this final stage as you have in every step along the way. I just wanted to say thanks for proving me right and... YOUR DOING AWESOME!!!!
Thoughts and prayers to you, Marjie, Jen and David, everyday!!
YOU KEPT THE FAITH!!!!!!
Juliet Romeo sends...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE AND WAY TO GO BUDDY. Prognosis sounds great, just listen to the boss (Marjie) and you'll be back to normal in no time.
later---graz
Great news, son....give that antifungal stuff a try and get it knocked out for good! "Better than expected" - that's been the manta all along, and we're so happy to hear that again! We are so proud of the way you have handled this whole nasty situation - keep up the good work. You couldn't have any better support than Marjie - saying thanks to her is totally understated!
Lots of love, Mom & Dad
Well, I misspelled "mantra" - but you get the drift....
Mom
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