Ann Passmore's 2022 Journey

 Ann wrote this morning: One of the next steps is to remove the nasal feeding tube, and replace it with a stent, possibly Wednesday or Thursday.  The stent will be between the cancer and food. It may reduce the problems of vomiting, pain and acidity.  Meanwhile the doctor, the hospital nutritionists and I have agreed that the nasal tube provides a  significant portion of the nutritional benefits. The very tiny number of extra nutrients probably provided by  "normal" foods are not worth the distress of the process. We have agreed to pause the extra oral nutrients and to raise IV rates of delivery to compensate.  Thanks for the understanding of the medical community. Ann sent a photo of her with her nasogastric tube today: Ann points out that the hospital gown which she wears is a pediatric one due to the weight that she has lost.  This is evident in an earlier photo of her wearing another of her granddaughter's outfits:

 Ann wrote this today: Hello to my new blogging circle of friends. I have an update:  I was readmitted to hospital in Fredericton on March 21 following about 15 hours of incontrollable vomiting, probably because of the travel sickness. It had a positive outcome. I was reassessed, a nasogastric tube was inserted I started an enriched feeding program via the tube with added real food. But I couldn't handle the tiny space left by the cancer, the tube, and the food.  I still need to be fed by IV plus the tube.  I planned to stay in hospital until the treatments start on April 4th.  Life coincided with the plan. The gastroenterologist now wants to remove the gastric tube and insert a stent. This prevents food sticking to the cancer. I will  then take a  few days to adjust  and be transferred by ambulance to Saint John prior to starting treatment. It will be a seamless process of transfer and admission. The doctors in Saint John will plan the rest, working on the diet, blood chemistry, r

 Ann wrote this early this morning: I am back in hospital after that trip to Saint John and all the travel and stress.  I  spent 15 hours vomiting, but no food was in there. They admitted me in 3 hours!  Into a quiet room while they calmed the beast, and then to a 2-bed ward. It is quiet and safe. I feel secure and protected. She also included some photos: With great-granddaughter Estella "I fit in my granddaughter's clothing!" Another of granddaughter's outfits.  

A note from David Haney, the Blog editor:  You may or may not be aware that Ann was recently diagnosed with cancer.  This Blog will provide an avenue for you to get updates about Ann's cancer treatment and progress.  As Ann, Jack or Janet provide updates, they will be posted here.  A benefit for Ann and Jack is that it will allow them to focus on the demands of Ann's treatment rather than feeling bad that they don't have the time or energy to reply to the many inquiries.   If you wish to submit comments at the end of posts, Ann and Jack will see those with appreciation for your interest and concern. The chronology of blog content is such that the most recent post is at the top, and older posts are lower on the web page. The following was written by Ann on March 3:  From September last year, as staffing [for (son) David's care] has been so complicated until now, I felt slow loss of my usual rather feisty personality. I really did feel that I was on the edge of “perishing