They are in Jason's mouth... sores! They migrated in Jason's mouth a few days ago. We had not been visited him for a few days (because of a bridge closer), and I looked into Jason's mouth for the fist time with a flash light. Severe canker sores were all over. Most of the sores had blood spots, his tongue was swollen. No wonder he was talking like he just had his tongue pieced. Also, the sores were in his throat, so he sounded like he had a bad cold.
He is in pain. He gets morphine to ease the pain, but it makes him sleepy. Really sleepy. He dozes off for a few minutes while we are talking. His eyes rolled over at the same his jar dropped, and he stopped moving. It was freaky at first, but I started to think it was kind of... cute... like a baby! You know when a baby is really sleepy and while he/she is eating, falls asleep (our boys used to to this all the time). I don't know how the med works, but it's doing a good job - Mighty Morphine Power!
Also, because of the sores, he drools a lot (another baby-like symptom). The problem is, it hurts really bad to swallow anything even your own saliva. So, they got him a very good device which is exactly like a suction wand that a dentist use. Simply put the wand in a mouth and vacuums the saliva and mucus out. He loves it.
He is fighting. He is tired, in pain, and frustrated. It's hard to see Jason like that, but he is fighting. Doctors and nursed are amazed that he is still eating (just soup). Most of patients would have given up eating and fed through IV by now. He might give up eating in a few days, but until he stops eating, I will keep making soups for him-I made really good potato soup and butternut squash soup.
We knew the rough time was coming, and it's here. It will be tough for the next few weeks. I know Jason will keep doing his best.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Love,
Mayumi
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