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Friday, May 8, 2009

New Hotel (Hospital) Room

Randy is now back at Doernbecker. The doctors have said his flaps are responding well. That means that where his stomach muscle and his leg where they took the skin off are doing ok. When he first had the surgery, they said the skin graft would be hurting pretty much, but Randy says the stomach muscles are really the hurting spot. He said it feels like he did 1000 crunches. Randy's cultures came back all positive for an infection :( He said is it a pesky slow infection, which is better than a dangerous infection. BUT, because he has an infection, then he has to have an IV antibiotics twice a day for about an hour each time. That is a bummer because he can't get around very much. He is really having a hard time getting up at all. Even sitting up in his bed is really hard. He said he has been in his bed for 5 days without moving very much.
He does not have a cast on anymore. They will put on a removable boot or brace on his leg, so they can check the area better. He has been watching a lot of TV - whatever is on. Anyone have some good suggestions?
Chemo is starting tomorrow, then will be on it for 48 hours. Then if his counts are doing ok, then he can go home for a few days before they start the next round.
There is the Rock on Randy Benefit Concert next Friday - He hopes to go. Maybe Randy and his dad Rick can play together. I am still not completely sure of the price. If anyone knows, please leave it in the comments section for everyone to read.

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