DOD

So, Dad was in the hospital for 10 days. Crazy! From Sunday to Tuesday. The reason why he wasn't peeing so well was because the cancer had collapsed his stints. (they attach from his kidneys to his bladder) So on Friday, they put in nephrostomy tubes in his back. (they attach to his kidneys, and that is where he pees) He didn't want us to call him on Friday night because he was in a lot of pain. :( My dad is SO strong, and is always fighting, so sometimes it's sad to hear he doesn't want to take phone calls, but I understand. Then, on Monday, they put thicker stints back in so he can pee on his own and that procedure went well. He still is in a lot of pain and isn't eating very well.
The doctor says it's time for Hospice or a facility, but my dad said No. He's so stubborn and such a fighter, but I appreciate it. I'd rather him fight than wait to die. It sure would help Kellie though. His brother will be coming down soon and then Bev, Todd, and I, I hope, so that should be help.
Kellie and Dad went to Houston yesterday. She said he's very sick and was puking all night. They said he has a tumor up his chest that is probably pressing on something. They probably can't remove it, which is not good. :( Hopefully he can still get the experimental treatment. Kellie will keep us posted.

Here's a picture from the hospital last week on Sunday. 3/25/12 He has such good spirits. I love him. :)

(he looks so skinny, but he's so handsome.)