Gut Issues

As I mentioned yesterday, Jim's been having issues with his gut. Specifically, his lower left side is causing him pain. Not to be graphic but it isn't diarrhea...it's pain. He called in sick yesterday, which he NEVER does and went down to the doc to get blood work done. That came back mostly normal so the doc ordered up a colonoscopy. Not sure when that will happen but it's been 5 years and there's a history in his family and he had a few precancerous polyps last time so it's time. 

Some of the tests did show slight abnormalities. He's got a slightly elevated enzyme that is connected with the pancreas so that's a concern in case it's a sign of pancreatitis. However, it's usually concerning if it's 5 to 10 times the normal level and it's only slightly elevated. There's still a urine culture being analyzed but his urine study was negative so it's probably NOT a urinary tract infection. His glucose is 128 (100 is the top of the normal level) which isn't terrible but...who knows. 

Jim doesn't plan on going to work today again. I'm trying hard to be sympathetic but it's hard because he seems fine. He's still eating though his appetite isn't great. It's just hard to look at him doing his normal, every day things and he doesn't act like he's in pain. However, I need to remind myself that he's got cancer and who knows how and when his body is going to betray him and start acting wonky. I just need to NOT get annoyed with him and realize that he needs to listen to how he's feeling and not be influenced by my rolling eyes. (BTW - I'm not rolling my eyes where he can see it and I really am trying to keep my uninformed opinions to myself.) As long as Jim is aware and not overly aware and not being a drama queen, I can handle it. I'll keep you in the know. 

Testing today. I have a group of 7 kids most of whom will just be taking the English 10 test but a couple also have the Biology to take. They'll be done by 11:00 and then kids can leave. I'll be stuck in my room for that time, which is fine because it gives me lots of time to get the rest of my year planned and my final IEP written. 

And that's about all I've got. Dinner tonight might be a stir fry or fried rice (I have leftover rice I need to use) and maybe a salad. That'll be good for Jim's gut. 

K - happy Tuesday. I'm out. Stay safe...be empathetic (Muir) and keep those masks up! Later!