No wonder!

Tom underwent another scope and this time they aspirated fluid for testing from the cyst on his pancreas. They decided to remove one half of the fluid while they were at it. Would you believe that removed a liter? No wonder he was in pain and didn't have an appetite. That monster of a cyst was pressing into his stomach as well as everywhere else! They decided to leave some in there so that they can watch to see if it fills up again. They think that he has had pancreatitus for a long time and I do remember him having years of abdominal cramping on and off that we attributed to his chlesterol meds. Little mysteries are making sense. They are in the process of testing the fluid (which had old blood in it). The docs inserted a nasal feed tube yesterday. He just isn't eating enough calories to gain some weight back. He promptly pulled it out by accident while itching his nose during a nap. Sheesh! It is back in and Tom agreed to have his reach restricted for a couple of days so it won't happen again. We agreed that he is at a new low, visually and we had big, good natured smiles over it. The nasal tube is a test to see how he tolerates the "food" and will be followed with a more long term (don't know how long) tube through his side directly into stomach on Monday or Tuesday next week. The doctors said he will gain weight at a fairly fast rate and thus have energy to do physical therapy and gain muscle and strength. Our goal is to get back to chemo. We still want to get back to the main attraction...that gulldarn tumor. Keep us in your prayers with emphasis not only on the cure but also patience. Thanks everyone. Linda