Recap and Great Progress

Recap
Just to recap a bit.  If you have been keeping up with this blog, you know that the past couple of weeks have been really hard for Shawn Jr.  He had not really eaten in the past 10 days due to nausea.  He was only moving out of his bed periodically.  He has lost a significant amount of weight (which is really troubling, because he did not have much weight to lose).  We went down to Houston on Monday night for our appointment with the radiologists on Tuesday.  When we got to MD Anderson, Shawn Jr actually asked Misty for a wheelchair.  While we were glad he asked, this was a big step for him and we knew it was serious.  

When we went to the appointment with the radiology group, they took one look at him and said that he needed to get stronger before any further procedures or treatments are considered.  They were particularly concerned about his nausea, fatigue, and his weight loss (about 30 pounds down since this all started on March 13th and 12 pounds in the last 3 weeks).  Shawn even got sick just standing up to get his weight checked.  Because of his condition, they admitted him into the hospital.  We went down to the Emergency Center and was later moved to a room.

Over the last 24 hours they have had Shawn Jr on IV fluids and nausea control medicines.  Today we got lab results back on his blood work and chest x-ray.  Everything looks good.  All the indicators on his blood work came back and did not show any problems with his organs.  The x-ray showed that his lungs are fine (although not fully expanded) and his bowels are not obstructed. 



Great Progress
They have been able to get Shawn’s nausea under control.  He looks and feels so much better. This morning Shawn had a breakfast sandwich.  This afternoon he ate a Chick-fil-a chicken sandwich, fries, bag of chips and a Sprite.  This is easily the most he has eaten in several days.  His color is back and he is sitting in a chair.  We even walked around a bit in the halls.  The progress over the last 12 hours has been terrific.

Comments

  1. Cory HollandMay 29, 2019 at 6:52 PM

    I am so glad to hear this update! God is good and I’m praying daily for Shawn and you all!

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  2. AnonMay 29, 2019 at 7:09 PM

    Great news.

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  3. Anne LindeenMay 30, 2019 at 12:16 PM

    Great news and so glad to hear about the progress he is making the last few days. Praying for his continued progress.

    We love you all.

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  4. UnknownMay 30, 2019 at 7:05 PM

    So many are praying for you, including us. Daily at bedtime, you are lifted up our Lord in prayer. Love you all!

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