Tuesday Night Still In Hospital

Hello again..I wish I could tell you all that Joe is feeling just great, but that is not the case...yet. He is still running a little fever and having a lot of trouble eating. The actual swallowing is not the problem; its when the food gets in his esophagus & stomach, it causes him lots of pain. They say its because his stomach is so raw from the radiaiton. This morning they were planning to put in a feeding tube, BUT...this afternoon both Dr Phan & Dr Mercle came in agreeing to "NO FEEDING TUBE" yet. Dr Phan wanted him to try to drink enough of the nutritional suppliments these next few weeks (plus other fluids) to meet his nutritional needs. It is very difficult for him, but he is trying so hard. Dr Phan reminded Joe of what she told him in the beginning " You are going to hate me before this is over". Its been very painful for him because his treatment has been so aggressive. Please keep remembering us in your prayers as we are still needing God's help...We love and miss you all.....Joe & Sandra