Jeff's pain is under control and his appetite is starting to return....but we've had to ditch the hospital food and I've been bringing him food "from the outside" which he likes much better. He's allowed to eat anything he wants as long as it's low fat, low sugar, low acid, low lactose, and low fiber. I know it doesn't sound like much but the Chicken Noodle Soup from the Silver Diner was awsome and the soup from Bertucci's was even better. Jeff can have soft, easy to digest fruits (applesauce or bananna), breads and pastas as long as they are not whole grain, and sugar free foods when he wants them. He hasn't had too much of an appetite but that is getting better every day too.
Dr. Drennan, the on-call physician for the weekend, believes that Jeff can go home today. She's just waiting on Dr. Royal, Jeff's attending physician, to give her the approval for the discharge. Looks like neither of us won :( ....wait that's not true...we both win when he gets to go home. Brit and Brad want to see a movie today and if we don't wear Jeff out getting him home, I think he'll be game. We were talking about it last night and he was all for getting a day pass if he didn't get discharged. Now that's progress.
Sorry I haven't written the last few days. There hasn't been much to write about and I had to go into work for some important meetings on Wednesday and Friday. I can't wait to sleep in my own bed and get back to our normal routines. Brit and Brad spent last night here in Bethesda with me....I don't know who has missed them more....me or Jeff. Britt was hoping to visit the three story Borders Books again today but that may have to wait a few weeks. It sounds like Jeff will be released soon but he has to be back here on August 8th for tests and post surgery follow up.
Wife #2 took the weekend off to go to PA and see her family. Her Father-in-law is in the hospital and she wanted to check in on him too. I think she was also looking forward to seeing Charlie (her favorite pooch), making sure the pool wasn't green, and getting a break from the twin teenagers who have been a little bit of a hand full these last two weeks.
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Great news! We cant wait to talk to all of you! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Love to all of YOu! (including Niki)
Love the Newman Clan
WELCOME HOME JEFF!
Glad to hear everything went well with surgery and that Jeff should be home by now. Let us know when Jeff is ready to hit the hills for a short camping trip. The Upshaw's are ready to roll when you all are!
Here's a short story of encouragement for you, I got to walk the Survivor Lap at the Relay for Life at Patuxent High school on the 16th of June, it was liberating and moving and so difficult to do without crying! The second lap, I got to walk with my caregiver (Steve of course) which was even better than the first. Next year we are looking forward to you walking that survivor lap and the caregiver's lap with us.
Hang in there kids, you are making progress and will beat this thing!
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Upshaw
Assuming "no news is good news", we'll just hope you're back home again and on the mend. Sounds as if the worst is behind you now, Jeff.
Always Thinking of Ya... J&R
hi uncle jeff!!!
Hi Jeff, Linda, Brittany, Bradley and praying for Justin,
Not a day goes by that you all are in my prayers and with the hopes to see you all soon. I love you all very much and thankful for your continued progress.
I am in school one night a week and it is just crazy. Now I know what you went through working and going to school.
Be well and God speed ahead.
Love your cousins, Colleen and John
Jeff and family,
I hope everything works out great for you while you go through these tough times. Our thoughts are with you out here in Vegas. Still waiting for your return visit.
Take care and get well soon.
Love you bro,
Jim B.
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