Yucky

I just got a text message from Eric, it was a picture of his open wound. I WILL NOT post it here I don't want you to vomit cheerios all over your keyboard. Let's just say it's pretty awful. The surgeon came & saw him they are not letting him go home today, he says it's still infected. Eric is pretty bummed. As much as he LOVES soggy french fries, and baconless grilled cheese he would like to be home with out the poking & prodding from nurses. We're hoping tomorrow's your day Eric!!

Quick update

I'm baaaack did you miss me. Thanks Mommy for updating for me. Just a few changes from below Eric is NOT having chemo on Thursday, his surgeon feels that chemo is not a good idea because Eric has an open wound that is recovering from infection. The chemo's job is to kill Eric's immune system, this may prevent him from a good recovery. They can do the chemo with a PIC line in his arm once the infection clears up. Then when they feel his body is ready they can place a new port-a-cath. He looks really good, yay for good news we needed it. (P.S. prayers for my grandma she had a rough day, we're hoping tomorrow's a better day.)

SURGERY IS OVER (THIS ONE ANYWAY)

This update is being done by mom as Brandi and Hailey are at the hospital going back and forth between Eric's room and the ER as their grandmother Johnston is having some health issues.

Eric had surgery about 11:30 this morning to have the port-a-cath taken out. When we met with his surgeon he stated that there was a lot of discolored fluid in the upper part and around the device. They cultured both areas and hope to have the results later today. They won't be putting in another port until all of the infection is gone. Eric will be having another sleepover tonight at the hospital and getting more of the delicious treats (IV-Antibiotics). Since he hadn't had anything to eat since last night Eric decided to snack on a cracker. Low and behold the nurse caught him and he had to spit it out as the doctor had not sent over any orders stating that he could have anything to eat yet. Needless to say he wasn't very happy. Eric is still scheduled for his first chemo treatment at Huntsman's on Thursday with or without the port-a-cath. We will update later once we get more information.

Surgery...

Eric is having surgery today at 12:00 to remove the port-a-cath, this is all I know for now.

Upside down hearts & bacon :0)

Just got home from visiting Eric in the hospital. His infection is about the same, they are giving him I.V. antibiotics about every 6 hours. It's on his left upper chest in the shape of an upside down heart, which is just darling (not really). Eric seems to be feeling better they have given him morphine for the pain. He is being a perfect patient, he only had one gripe they wouldn't let him order bacon on his grilled cheese sandwich, so Hailey being the sweet sister she is went to the cafeteria & brought him some up. Tomorrow around noon the surgeon will decide if the port-a-cath needs to come out. Eric asked the doctor today if he could keep it if they take it out, let's hope he doesn't get a souvenir, we'd all like it to stay in.

Getting worse...

Eric was just seen in the E.R. by the surgeon, the infection has spread. They have decided to admit him into the hospital, they are going to try 24 hours of I.V. antibiotics. If this doesn't clear up the infection they will remove the port-a-cath, and start over. This is a set back but he's doing well. He even went out to eat last night (shocking though no bacon or cheesecake). Hopefully this I.V. antibiotic will help things...I'll let you know.

A little better

After a rough night and watching Eric's infection spread outside the lines (the nurse drew a line, it spread past it) things are looking a little better. As of last check Eric was snoozing away, much better than 3 am when he was doing anything but sleeping. He called the oncologist on call last night they are trying to give the antibiotics 24 hours to work. Let's hope things get better from here on out...