Just a brief update. It has been frustrating, but I have been in my hospital room since 3:00 AM. I had a Barium study this morning and will post pictures when I get home. Hyperalimentation will start tonight. I will be seen by Dr. Flam Monday morning, I presume in the hospital and go home Monday to continue hyperalimentation at home.
Surprisingly, the Barium went down to my stomach passing around a huge glob of goo un my upper esophagus. The lower esophagus is very narrow and tortuous, but no evidence of malignancy there.
The last piece of the puzzle will be a scan, either PET/CT or CT to see if there is malignancy in the area. I am optimistic there is not. We will then need a strategy to deal with the lower esophagus.
Judy has been a Jewish Saint during all of this. Thanks to well-wishers.
More details to come, depending on the degree of insomnia tonight and my mental status.
Prayers for you and family. s/georgemurray
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for you Doc. I have admired and appreciated your openness in explaining what is happening and how the medical field is handling what must be such a frustrating and scary experience for you. Thought of you first thing this morning when I opened my eyes and said a prayer for you. Wishing you a quick solution to this latest bump in the road. We are all behind you Doc. Take care.
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We're all thinking of you, Uncle Dave, and are grateful to have been kept up to date through your blog. Wishing you continued strength and tons of love,
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