Monthly Archives: October 2010

Marcia here again.  Gary was not released from the hospital today, mostly because of administrative issues.  I suppose if one has to stay in the hospital an extra day, paperwork is the best of all possible reasons.  One, for example, … Continue reading →

Gary is home!

Hi, Marcia here with an update on Gary.  After a not so good day yesterday, he slept better last night and feels pretty good today.  He is getting used to being hooked up to the TPN machine, which apparently makes … Continue reading →

As you know, I’m back from the hospital. I’m not functioning at my usual 100%, more like 1.2%. That’s a rough calculation, so don’t use it for analysis of my professional abilities.  Truth be told, I can barely make this … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with a quick update on the Olsons. It seems that every day is a little better. Complications today were mechanical rather than medical and related to pumps that wouldn’t prime. They can put a man on the … Continue reading →

Hi all, Marcia here with an eyewitness report on all things Olson. I saw Gary today and you know, he looks darn good.  I’ve seen people look worse after a particularly difficult Western Civ final and a bit too much … Continue reading →

For those of you who are curious about my post surgery life I wrote this post.  If you’re looking for something light and funny, you might want to skip this one. For starters you need to understand that I returned … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here, guest blogging for Gary.   Here’s a bit of an update on the situation. It’s unfortunate that Gary’s new stomach did not come with an owner’s manual, as eating is a bit more challenging for him this … Continue reading →

So, you know how when you were a kid and you got a really, really cool toy for Christmas, and you were so excited, and then you discovered that the batteries were not included, and since it was Christmas all … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with an update. In Gary and Anne’s world of recovery from surgery, medical devices, complicated tube feeding, antibiotics, and crummy side effects, suffice to say that they’ve had fun before, and this is not it. Please keep … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with an update. Gary and Anne started their day with a plugged feeding tube.  They were told by one medical professional that a mixture of baking soda, meat tenderizer, and water was what was suggested in the … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here again with an update. Anne reports that Gary felt pretty good last night.  They are getting used to the new routine of administering the antibiotics with a gravity drip (bag hung from pole) through his port for … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with a quick update. Although tired, Gary had a good day yesterday – lots of sleep the night before, energy for two walks (he’d only been doing one for the past several days) and, since is GI … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with a Saturday update. I saw Gary (and Anne and Molly) yesterday.   Gary’s color is better than the last time I saw him.  For English majors like myself, that’s the scientific way of determining how someone … Continue reading →

I measure my progress by the number of little tasks I am able to do that I previously found overwhelming.  I’ve been meaning to trim my toe nails for the past three weeks, but it was more that I could … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with an update on Gary and Anne’s visit with Dr. Tseng.   Please don’t worry that it is me, not Gary, doing the posting.   We’re taking turns. Dr. Tseng was reassuring – a good quality in a physician.  … Continue reading →

Delivered in 30 minutes or it’s free – oh wait, that’s pizza. Marcia here with an update. Gary and Anne’s latest adventure started yesterday when his TPN was not delivered by 5:00 as it was scheduled to be.   The … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with a quick update. There have been some encouraging signs at the site where the drain tube was, but we are still holding our collective breath.   Apparently tomorrow or any of the few days following is … Continue reading →