Day two of treatment Done

Steve and I were so happy about going to get the treatment because Steve had his IV still in from yesterday and we thought it would save us at least 15 minutes. Well so much for easier. Vicky the technician tried to get it started and it started burning and swelling up. Vicky said the spot went bad and she had to set up another one. Steve figured Ok, I can handle this, and she tried to put in the next spot, but his vein went flat and that one didn't work. She set up for another one and that vein went flat too. She said that was her limit and she called for an IV Specialist. The Specialist was able to get one in, but not in a very convenient place. It is at the bend of the elbow and Steve is in pain when he bends his arm. They called the doctor and he came down and authorized a pick line so that Steve would not have to go thru getting stuck every day. This is especially hard considering he only has one arm that they can stick it in. He cannot use his right arm for IV's or blood pressure because of the removal of the lymph nodes in his armpit and chest. So we will wait for a call from the people who do the pick line. We came home and ate supper just in time. Steve got the chills and started shaking again. This time is was not as bad as last night and he is running a fever of around 100. He says he is ok and feels much better than last night. He still has a headache most of the time, but he can get rid of it if he stops what he is doing and closes his eyes for a few minutes.

Thanks for all your prayers and concern.

Patti