Thursday, January 21, 2010

21/1/10 Day 70. Last day of steroids

Last day of steroids and not a moment too soon. The need and obsession with food is unfair. O breaks the day up into 1 hour blocks and lists his snacks to try to get some sort of order. He knows that the steroids are playing with his head and it wears him down.
Back for surgery at Royal Childrens today for another Lumbar puncture and Bone marrow aspirant, setting things up for his next block of medication which start next week. He was due to start his next block of meds next week on his 9th Birthday. This medication required a full 8 hours in Day Oncology, but Dr Waters moved it forward a day. Owen was rapt.

1 comment:

Stu said...

Dear Snowman,

Because you've been so hungry lately with your steroid medication, the Chocolate Pusher has had to refrain from his usual supply activities. Not to worry!

Don't you be too unhappy about a little more time at the hospital - it's all for a good reason in the end, and I want you to get better as soon as you can.

With your birthday coming up soon, the Chocolate Pusher family will see if we can find something to help you enjoy the day. I'm sure it will be a special day for you.

For now, stay happy, and Go Blues.

Love and Best wishes,

The Chocolate Pusher.