Raymond passed with flying colors today! His stress test was current enough along with today's EKG that the doctor OKed him for the surgery.
The surgery will be next Wednesday, January 26th at 7:30. It will be done at Jewish and will take less than two hours. He will stay over night and will be released the next afternoon. Dennis is going to spend the night with him. There will be tales to tell, I'm sure! Those poor nurses.
The recuperation should take two weeks. We will have him back out digging ditches before you know it. Don't hesitate to come by to see him. He will enjoy the attention and Mom will probably be sleeping. You might want to call first.
Betty had her 9th radiation treatment this morning and the chemo was reattached. She hadn't lost weight this week! She had gained a pound. I was feeling so guilty that I had not gotten enough calories in her this week and now I feel better. She's going to try taking a bite of something every hour this week. Bless her heart!
Big News! Betty and Raymond are joining the cyber generation. We have ordered the Internet at their home so I can work on the McCammon and Prather books while I am there helping. I hope Raymond doesn't get attached so that I can't get my work done. I'll be able to show them your posts as soon as I get them. Keep them coming.
Sharon brought food on Sunday. Raymond was raving about the food after she left. I asked what he enjoyed most. He replied, "The gourd salad." It took a minute before I realized he was talking about the zucchini casserole. I smiled.
What am I going to do when I loose my cooking and dish washing partner for a couple weeks? I hope he doesn't use his surgery as an excuse to get out of house work. Saturday after helping change their bed linens, Betty asked him to use the sweeper in the living room while she worked in the bathroom. He said,"Whee, I'd better sit down for a minute and rest." Pray for me, please!
Thanks for the cookbook orders. The girls will let you know what they need.
The Boley Family
Anyone who comes in contact with Raymond is in for a treat.I can only imagine what will transpire in those hours before and after surgery. Ha! It sounds like Betty is holding her own. I'm so glad that her weight is somewhat steady and that she is eating. One of these days we will make it to Scottsburg and visit. I have a rooster pitcher I bought for Betty some time ago so it will find a new home. Give me a hint, Sandy, of something Raymond might like - cake, pie, cookies, etc...Thanks, Sandy, for the update.Love to all, Nancy, Fritz, & Katherine
ReplyDeleteThat is great news that Raymond passed all the necessary test to have his surgery scheduled. He is such a trooper, know he will come through the surgery also with flying colors.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear Betty has gained a pound, and hope she can add to that this week also. Raymond and Betty are so blessed to have such a loving family. Praise God for his love on them. Hope this week continues to be a week of less sickness and more body healing.
Things sound good for both Raymond and Betty. We are always excited to hear the latest news. The nurses will indeed be in for a treat when the Boley boys are at Jewish Hospital. Betty is amazing also--always wanting to be doing something and keeping things neat and tidy. It is truly a blessing that you all can be the caregivers--it is so rewarding to be able to do for the ones that did so much for us when we were growing up. Love and prayers to all of you!!
ReplyDeleteYAY for Raymond!!! That's excellent news. He's in excellent hands at Jewish. Sounds like Betty is doing good, too, with everything! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update! I'll be checking back! :-)
Hugs,
Melissa