Karen started the day with another liquid meal. When the doctors came to check on her they were pleased with how things were going and decided to advance her to a low fiber diet. They said if she were itching to get out of here she could go home as soon as today, but said they would feel better if she stayed an extra day and left Thursday instead. Karen agreed and said she'd be more comfortable taking things slow. She certainly doesn't want to trigger the blockage again and go through everything all over again.
Her liquid breakfast didn't make her feel bloated, so we were quite happy. Lunch time rolled around and they brought her another liquid only meal. The doctors had said she could have solid foods, but Karen was happy taking things slow. Then after she finished eating, they came in with a low fiber lunch. I guess the order didn't make it in time for them to cancel the first lunch, but with enough time for them to start on a second order. Oh well. She had some cooked carrots between meals and a low fiber dinner. She's handling all the food quite well, but did feel bloated after lunch and dinner. We're still hoping it's just a combination of the chemo and her stomach getting use to food again, and it doesn't sound like it will stop the doctors from releasing her tomorrow.
Since we've got such a wide range of doctors visiting her here at the hospital, they've been trying out different medications on her nausea, which has been a problem with chemo. We think one of them has given her blurry vision. Hopefully this clears up by tomorrow, but I don't think it's the kind of thing they'll hold her for. Her throat is still sore and her voice is still scratchy, but overall she's feeling a lot better. Her color looks much better too; I assume that is due to her coming off some of the stronger pain medications she's been on.
All signs point to tomorrow. They've said she can go home in the morning, but with all the paperwork they have to do for discharge, we don't really expect to leave until noon.
