We are home from the Pain clinic.  It was a long visit for Randy,  3 hours, but they are very nice and are going to try and get Randy feeling more comfortable.  When we first met the nurse she recognized our last name and said she remembers, from a long time ago, the name.  Found out she graduated with Randy!! 

We learned more from the pain doctor then we have from our oncologist.  He figures the pain and trouble eating Randy is having is because his stomach is squished.  The tumors that are on and around his liver cause inflammation and swelling which could double the tumor size.  This would then push on nerves and the stomach.  The first treatment, plan a, that they recommended is to hit it hard with steroids to reduce the inflammation.  He told us Randy should feel better within 3 -5 days.  We will be calling him on Thursday to let him know how it is going.  If nothing is better we will try plan b.  Not quite sure what that is yet, maybe some nerve blockers or different narcotics.  Fingers crossed this works so Randy can start to feel bit better.

Randy is also being referred to a GI specialist to talk about a stent insertion.  If it is viable, the stent would be put in to help with quality of life.  Randy would not have to spit into a cup anymore.  May or may not be able to eat solid foods.  Will be seeing him next week. 

That's all for now. 

Gracious God,
You have given us many healing remedies
that are a benefit to us when we are sick.
Through the miraculous intercession of St. Anthony,
we ask Your blessing upon the medication prescribed for
Randy
so that he may experience healing,
and be restored to full health in mind and body.

Amen.