During Devin's first week of chemo he woke up one Thursday morning around 7 am, not feeling at all well, and had a fever of 100. I checked his temperature again an hour later and by then it had gone up to 101. His Doctors told us to call if the temperature reached that number. I promptly called the doctors office and they told us to come in.
Damon came over and helped me take Devin in because he just wanted to stay in bed. His doctors and nurses did some blood tests and put him on oxygen. They also sent him for a chest x-ray to make sure he didn't have pneumonia. After deciding he didn't have pneumonia they discovered he did have an infection. They sent him to the hospital and started him on antibiotics. They kept him in the hospital until Saturday and then sent him home with more antibiotics.
Devin's mother and sister (with three of her kids) came from California to visit on Saturday for a few days. It was fun to see them and their visit was good for Devin.
The next Monday morning the Doctor called and said they got the last blood test back and discovered that Devin had a staph infection. So, they wanted us to watch his temperature closely and call if it went up again. If it did he would have to go back to the hospital.
In the meantime he was now having pain in is right side by his ribs. They have to keep adjusting his pain medicine as his pain increases. He didn't have to go back to the hospital but he has not felt too well. He has been nauseous and in pain. Thankfully, we are finally starting to get the pain under control and his Doctors gave him a different nausea medicine to try.
He goes to radiation every morning Monday through Friday.
Thanks for all your love and prayers. We really appreciate them.
Julie Willis
My heart goes out to you Julie! You are in our prayers during these hard times. Please give Devin our love and encouragement
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