I know I posted that Joey was not feeling very well, but I guess even I underestimated super Joe! 9pm Wed. brought us to EMMC because his pain was so severe. For EMMC's Emergency Dept to move him from my car to a ED critical care room in 15 minutes from start to finish, you know how bad he looked and felt. They were absolutely wonderful here (meaning we are STILL here) and we are certainly lucky to have Dr. Starks as Joey's Dr. in Bangor.
It is now Thursday night at 7:45 and we are still waiting on 1 more test...CAT scan. They feel his gallbladder has a blockage, but they do not want to operate on him so soon after his chemo treatment. Dr. Starks and Dr. Rutstein (in Portland) are conferring and will make a decision HOPEFULLY tonight as to what and where they are going to do his treatment. Please do not be alarmed, as right now Joey is as comfortable as he has been in 2 weeks!! They have finally found a pain med that does not make him nauseas and that keeps his pain away. Has been quite the dance to find the right med partner for him!! Not only is this new med working, many outragious things have been coming out of his mouth! He will be sound asleep and he will wake up with a start and break right out in full conversation. Not sure who he is talking to or about, but we play right along and he is happy as a clam :)
I will let you know as soon as his scan is read and the next plan of action takes place. If we have to return to Portland, then so be it. We've really missed the staff down there anyway. If we can stay right here, then happy with that, too! Whatever it takes!!! Will probably be in the hospital a couple of days because he is back on IV's.
God Bless and {{hugs}} to all.