March 28 Update

Dad seems to be doing his best to check the box on every single chemo - related complication. At the moment he's dealing with a stomach issue that hasn't allowed him to eat in a week. Thankfully, the doctors have decided to go with TPN - Total Parenteral Nutrition.

It provides your body with nutrition such as protein, sugar, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fat (lipids). TPN is used when you are unable to eat or cannot get enough nutrition from the foods you eat. TPN always goes into your vein (blood vessel) through an intravenous (in-truh-V-nus) (IV) line.

While this is obviously not the ideal way to receive nutrients, it's necessary and we hope it will help Dad regain some strength and energy. The TPN is temporary until the gastro-intestinal doctors determine his belly and intestines are well enough for food - hopefully in a few days.

Obviously, the GI issues have delayed transfer to Dodd for medical rehab, but that remains the goal on the horizon. Dad remains is decent spirits (despite the Ohio State loss), but he's still pretty wiped out and exhausted.

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.