5/9/08

I met my parents at The Woodlands Hospital this morning around 7:30 a.m. Dad checked in but I could tell he was in a great deal of pain. He just had that look on his face. He needed something for pain right then and there.... Once we got back we talked to a nurse for the pain and asked if they could give my dad Advil, dad says that is what really helps my dads neck. I must say the nurses at the Hospital did not give me the feeling that they were there to help. As my dad was sitting in this room requesting something for pain the nurses proceeded to laugh in the hall way with another patient in front of my dads room. And not just a quick laugh I mean like joking and laughing for 5-6 minutes. That really frustrated him since he (we) had told them he needed something for pain asap. Anyway Dad told us he took Advil that morning at 4 and right then and there the doctor said we needed to reschedule. He said the pain he is having needs to get under control before they can do a biopsy. So we left. I stopped at Walgreens to pickup some advil and drove my dad to the chriopractor. After the visit, he looked so much better. I could tell it really helped him. Then after that I took him on home. I was able to make a few follow up calls to both of his doctors. One about the biopsy reschedule and pain meds the other about a neck brace. Finally was able to get the doctor to order my dad a neck brace to see if that will help his neck pain. He has some pretty big knots in his neck, shoulder, and upper back around the shoulder.

I left my parents house around 630pm today and my mom had just brought all my brothers kids home so I am sure that will cheer my dad up.

I plan to go back and stay the night on Sunday so I can take everyone to the doc Monday morning for a second opinion.

I read over a cancer policy, called them to understand the benefits, and read over some material my mom brought home. It's just devasting to me to have to look at all that stuff, will, burial plots, freaking cancer policies.... I guess the reality of this situation is starting to sink in.

Thanks to everyone who has called, texted, e-mailed, and shared your own stories.....

Your support and thoughts mean so much to our family.