May 13

Had a quick visit to the dermatologist today. He biopsied the rash, and prescribed some cream. Hopefully it goes away quickly. Results typically take two weeks.
Connor is feeling a bit better. He kept breakfast down, and managed to wear a mask without wanting to puke. So some progress for sure. 
He's sore all over, has difficulty sitting up unaided, because he feels like to took out his stomach muscles when they put in the drain. (I had a similar reaction to my gall bladder surgery). His leg is sore, and opposite arm from the biopsies. 
He did manage to get some sleep, even though between the drain and the biopsy he can only sleep on his back (usually a side sleeper!)
He has now drained out a total of 1,650ml of goo. (That's just shy of 7 cups of dark green and nasty looking goo!)
We continue to take the IV antifungal every day, and have been told to expect biopsy results in about two weeks (sigh!).
Hoping for a quiet weekend, and back in the clinic Monday morning.

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  1. KinlinFamilyMay 13, 2021 at 3:18 PM

    No doubt Connor feels a bit better with all that goo out of him! Back sleeping is not much fun, but just getting some sleep will do wonders ... especially when followed by bits of food ... that remain inside! Fingers crossed the biopsy will lead to a solution. 🤞💕K/C/M/L

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  2. KinlinFamilyMay 13, 2021 at 3:18 PM

    No doubt Connor feels a bit better with all that goo out of him! Back sleeping is not much fun, but just getting some sleep will do wonders ... especially when followed by bits of food ... that remain inside! Fingers crossed the biopsy will lead to a solution. 🤞💕K/C/M/L

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