April 5
Dave was awake more today. He slept so well last night that he got behind with his pain clicker! He worked with the staff all day formulating a pain management plan so that doesn't happen tonight.
His temperature still runs high and he has not had more than one cup of apple juice.
He walked 50 yards with a walker today.
Visitors are allowed tomorrow for 15 minutes at a time. Check in at the nurses station first. He said he was actually bored a little today.
Thanks for all the hugs, prayers and get well wishes !
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
Yard Fairy
Thank you to who ever came and took away the branches (and did a bunch of other stuff too). The only description I got out of Elizabeth is that you have white hair. That really narrows it down !
It was busy in the hospital today.
1. Discharge Planner Counseling
2. Dr. Nagamoto and his team of assistants. He says Dave is back on track.
3. Physical Therapist
4. WOC nurse consultation
NOT in that order necessarily, but it was a productive good day. Tomorrow should be able to unhook three things. No spiked fevers so started on liquids. Took a walk and endured a sponge bath. Exhausted so still not accepting visitors (per Lori).
How you can help?
1. Walk my dog. Text me for instructions 541-231-2685
2. Frozen meals on my front porch well labeled. Frozen soup in small containers for Dave.
3. Pick Brooke up from school in Walla Walla on Fridays at 2pm and take her back Sundays at 2pm. Call her for details. 541-602-6105
NEVER WANT TO MOVE FROM CORVALLIS. LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH !!!!
It was busy in the hospital today.
1. Discharge Planner Counseling
2. Dr. Nagamoto and his team of assistants. He says Dave is back on track.
3. Physical Therapist
4. WOC nurse consultation
NOT in that order necessarily, but it was a productive good day. Tomorrow should be able to unhook three things. No spiked fevers so started on liquids. Took a walk and endured a sponge bath. Exhausted so still not accepting visitors (per Lori).
How you can help?
1. Walk my dog. Text me for instructions 541-231-2685
2. Frozen meals on my front porch well labeled. Frozen soup in small containers for Dave.
3. Pick Brooke up from school in Walla Walla on Fridays at 2pm and take her back Sundays at 2pm. Call her for details. 541-602-6105
NEVER WANT TO MOVE FROM CORVALLIS. LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH !!!!
April 4
This is Lori. I just checked with the nurse and Dave got sleep last night. His temperature and heart rate are under control. Visitors can come to the waiting room but not to his room. There are snacks for the Hodgert Team there on the Fridge. Tell the nurses to tell him you stopped by. He likes cards in his room but there is no room for flowers. He will be in the hospital through next week.
How you can help?
1. Walk my dog. Text me for instructions 541-231-2685
2. Frozen meals on my front porch well labeled. Frozen soup in small containers for Dave.
4. High quality Temper Pedic California King cotton sheets and mattress cover (white)
5. Pick Brooke up from school in Walla Walla on Fridays at 2pm and take her back Sundays at 2pm. Call her for details. 541-602-6105
6. Pray - Pray - Pray
How you can help?
1. Walk my dog. Text me for instructions 541-231-2685
2. Frozen meals on my front porch well labeled. Frozen soup in small containers for Dave.
4. High quality Temper Pedic California King cotton sheets and mattress cover (white)
5. Pick Brooke up from school in Walla Walla on Fridays at 2pm and take her back Sundays at 2pm. Call her for details. 541-602-6105
6. Pray - Pray - Pray
Thursday, April 3, 2014
April 3 HIGH pain
Lori here. I stayed at the hospital from midnight to 8am. This is what I "think" I know after pumping the nurses and doctors for information. I know he is in good hands and all his needs are immediately addressed.
David was a 15 on a scale from 1-10 beginning last night at 9:30pm (per David). Dr. Nagamoto did an emergency surgery after trying to treat the pain and fever ... instead of waiting for the morning.he seemed concerned and made the decision he couldn't wait. The surgery team was finally prepped, and around 1:30am, when they wheeled him off. he had started shaking and couldn't stop. His temperature, heart rate and blood pressure were extremely high. They had to open him up from the pelvic bone to mid tummy to find the cause of the infection before they were able to sew it up. They cleaned up all leakage in his gut and rinsed him out three times. He will be on a level of high antibiotics. He will be on an ice-chip diet for two days. It will take up to three days for his digestive system to begin to work.
Surgery lasted three hours and he is now on the second floor 2-southwest. NO Visitors BUT there is a nice waiting room next to his room. Tell the nurses you are just hanging out and would like an update on our patient.
David now has what he hopes is a Temporary 3-12 month Ileoscopy (look it up)
David was a 15 on a scale from 1-10 beginning last night at 9:30pm (per David). Dr. Nagamoto did an emergency surgery after trying to treat the pain and fever ... instead of waiting for the morning.he seemed concerned and made the decision he couldn't wait. The surgery team was finally prepped, and around 1:30am, when they wheeled him off. he had started shaking and couldn't stop. His temperature, heart rate and blood pressure were extremely high. They had to open him up from the pelvic bone to mid tummy to find the cause of the infection before they were able to sew it up. They cleaned up all leakage in his gut and rinsed him out three times. He will be on a level of high antibiotics. He will be on an ice-chip diet for two days. It will take up to three days for his digestive system to begin to work.
Surgery lasted three hours and he is now on the second floor 2-southwest. NO Visitors BUT there is a nice waiting room next to his room. Tell the nurses you are just hanging out and would like an update on our patient.
David now has what he hopes is a Temporary 3-12 month Ileoscopy (look it up)
What Is an Ileostomy? | American Cancer Society
He will be in the hospital through next week (read the blog everyday to see if visiting is allowed)
He will need Chemo for possible stage 4 Colon Cancer beginning in mid-May. (google treatment options because I have no idea)
I know you send up a prayer whenever you look at your blue toe-nails. (Many of you have done this to show support and it has been fun to get your texts)
In all this shock, we smile because God gives us the ability to see the good amist the tragedy. He is so good.
He will be in the hospital through next week (read the blog everyday to see if visiting is allowed)
He will need Chemo for possible stage 4 Colon Cancer beginning in mid-May. (google treatment options because I have no idea)
I know you send up a prayer whenever you look at your blue toe-nails. (Many of you have done this to show support and it has been fun to get your texts)
In all this shock, we smile because God gives us the ability to see the good amist the tragedy. He is so good.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Leak at point of resection
Hello Again,
Please pray. Dave is going back into surgery, it's 10pm they are assembling the team until ?. Dr Nagamoto saw a infection on the Ct-scan.
Lori
Please pray. Dave is going back into surgery, it's 10pm they are assembling the team until ?. Dr Nagamoto saw a infection on the Ct-scan.
Lori
April 2
Yo-Yo Day
This is Lori. Dave was on his phone and I-pad today so he was feeling the best yet until he became nauseous early afternoon. He felt good again until 7pm when he threw up again.
He is not taking visitors for the duration of his stay. They moved him to the second floor to monitor his heart rate and temperature. They also took an X-Ray and CT scan and more blood work.
The test for the lymph nodes came back. The cancer was so close to the lining of the wall, he may need Chemo. We wait again.
What can you do? Pray that he does not have an infection because that would mean going back to surgery and an even longer recovery. His high temperature and raising pulse point us to infection. He is in good hands tonight and I know Dr Nagamoto will check on him first thing in the morning.
We as a family are stressed so please understand when we refer you to the blog. It is hard for me and the kids to talk about it without crying and sometimes we just need to focus on school and work etc.
What can you do? Pray because it works! Prayer gives us great peace ! You don't have to e-mail me or text me or facebook me that you are praying because I know you are ! The Hodgert's have the BEST Friends and loving FAMILY in the whole wide WORLD !
God is good !
This is Lori. Dave was on his phone and I-pad today so he was feeling the best yet until he became nauseous early afternoon. He felt good again until 7pm when he threw up again.
He is not taking visitors for the duration of his stay. They moved him to the second floor to monitor his heart rate and temperature. They also took an X-Ray and CT scan and more blood work.
The test for the lymph nodes came back. The cancer was so close to the lining of the wall, he may need Chemo. We wait again.
What can you do? Pray that he does not have an infection because that would mean going back to surgery and an even longer recovery. His high temperature and raising pulse point us to infection. He is in good hands tonight and I know Dr Nagamoto will check on him first thing in the morning.
We as a family are stressed so please understand when we refer you to the blog. It is hard for me and the kids to talk about it without crying and sometimes we just need to focus on school and work etc.
What can you do? Pray because it works! Prayer gives us great peace ! You don't have to e-mail me or text me or facebook me that you are praying because I know you are ! The Hodgert's have the BEST Friends and loving FAMILY in the whole wide WORLD !
God is good !
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
APRIL 1
TEAM HODGERT
This is Lori. I made the mistake of asking the nurse what meds Dave has taken. He is on Reglan (makes the digestive system kick-in) IV Tylenol, Lactate Ingers (for hydration), Colace (stool softener), Lobonox (blood thinner, Toradol (non-narcotic anti-inflammatory), Protonix (helps with gurd), Potassium and occasional Oxicodon (for extreme pain).
But... how is he doing ? He has been taking strolls and is off oxygen. He was switched to a solid liquid diet like ice-cream and cream of wheat but chooses not to eat. He does not feel good. He may need to stay a little longer than expected. I am worried about infection but he is in good hands and I will know more tomorrow night.
How is Lori, Brooke, Connor and Elizabeth? Exhausted and ready to get back to "normal". We have enjoyed the extra company of two Japanese students from Tokyo and family staying with us to help out this week. Having them has been a great distraction and much appreciated support !
How can you help ?
The apple limbs and branches in my front yard could disappear (borrow our trailer)
Frozen low sodium soups in small amounts for Dave to eat the next three weeks (leave on porch labeled )
Take my dog for walks in the morning (text me for instructions 541-231-2685)
GO TEAM
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