Bob continues to take baby steps on his road to recovery. His fever is gone, he is eating, his open wound remains clean and healthy (e.g. the blood is flowing, the tissue is of normal color and there is no sign of infection), and his blood sugar is normal.
His next big challenge is another surgery on Monday, Feb 9, at noon. At that time, the surgeons will perform what they refer to as "debris removal," which includes some clean up from the arterial surgery and removal of as much new cancer as possible. If you recall, his chemo treatments have been postponed since December due to his chronic MRSA infection and the blood clot he had back in January, hence the new growths. The surgeons will also determine if muscle can be taken from another part of his body to be placed over the open wound (from the MRSA infection), so that it will close up and heal properly.
Shelly and the girls and Bob's extended family once again want to thank everyone for their heartwarming support, help and encouragement. Bob wishes he could have visitors, but he remains in ICU and in isolation, plus he simply does not have the strength to carry on conversations.
Speaking of conversations, we want you to know that every once in a while, when he is feeling better, the "old" Bob comes out and we know he is feeling better. For those of you who know Bob well, we need not explain what we mean when we say "the old Bob." ;-) Suffice it to say that he keeps his nurses and doctors laughing!!!
We'll post more info tomorrow or sooner if anything changes.
Thanks again for everything!!!
Bill Freeman
Bob's brother
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We are all pulling for you, Bob. We even have a seat for you at the Elks when you feel like it. Bill Gruber
ReplyDeleteHi all,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say we've all been thinking about you. I know you got my message and I hope you really do call if there is anything you need. I am literally right down the hall 5 days a week. My Dad is taking this really hard, partly because Bob has been one of his best friends for a long time and partly because he's scared. Bob was there for my Dad during his surgery and came into is room and my Dad's whole attitude changed. Bob didn't let him think anything negative and truley made him believe that he was going to be ok. He didn't listen to his daughter the nurse, but he listen to the man known for peeing over cars, Huh? Go figure! You tell him we love him, and we are all trying to fight for him as best we know how and you tell him to fight too! Because when Brayden turns 21, we are all gonna get S*#t faced on that bottle of crown and celebrate the victories our dad's had over cancer!
Love you guys,
Ashleigh, Steven and Brayden Wann (Duggins)
Thanx Ashleigh!!
ReplyDeleteThis comment is gonna bring a big smile to his face. And I can vouch for the "peeing over cars" comment. I was there for him peein over a lot more things than just cars!!
Bill Freeman
There is that about Bob.
ReplyDeleteBob, the family man.
Bob, the friend.
Bob, the teacher.
And then there is Bob, the legend!
Just how am I suppose to answer questions about Bob, "the legend" to his students?!
Hey Bob,
ReplyDeleteThe Gallagers from New Jersey are thinking about you and wishing a quick recovery. We hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. We wish that there are not so many miles between us so we could easily stop by to tell you in person we are really pulling for you and see your big smile.
Please contact us if you think we can do anything for you.
Bruce
Hey Bob,
ReplyDeleteWe miss you here at Miller. I hope your freshmen don't start using each other for mortar. Keep your spirits up. The school's just not the same without you.
Gene Swank