A place for friends & family of the Martinez's to get updates on Ric's path fighting cancer.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Here we go again!
So the last few days Ric has been acting out of sorts. Not taking his supplements, hardly eating, not doing his detox routines. Saying he wants to do stuff but unable to get himself going. I took it as he was giving up his fight. Today he was really struggling and could hardly walk and some other things that just weren't adding up. He also has complained of a headache the last couple days but I figured it was due to him not eating. So we took Ric to Swedish First Hill ER and they did a Cat Scan on his head which revealed that he has a metastatic brain tumor on his right side. They said it had been there for awhile and apparently just recently "took" off. This totally explains his behavior and his lethargy these past few days. The tumor is fairly large & is pushing up against his brainstem which is causing his weakness and fatigue. Tomorrow sometime he will be having surgery to remove the tumor. This is a big deal as they need to be able to detach it from the brain without damage to those areas where it is attached. This can also mean potential for stroke. He is currently sleeping finally - he has been very restless the last four nights and has not slept much which means neither have I as I am a very light sleeper. So because I need to get some sleep too as tomorrow will be a really long day I am going to wrap it up. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEP RIC IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL DAY TOMORROW ASKING GOD FOR WISDOM AND GUIDANCE TO THE DOCTORS IN DOING THIS SURGERY.
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Aunty, you guys are in our prayers. Remember I'm am just a couple he's down I5 if u need any kind of help for anything please call. My number is 509-318-9403. Uncle is a strong man and will pull thru this obstacle in his path to recovery. I love u guys.
ReplyDeleteTiffany Bustamante
PRAYING!!!!! Another challenge in this roller coaster ride. Dang it, I'm so so sorry. Hang in there. BIG hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
DeAnne
We will continue to pray for Ric's health to return and that he makes it safely through this surgery. Sending all of you: Roxanne, Rocky and Holly our love and support. We have been blessed to have known you all these years.
ReplyDeleteWendy and Tom
My prayers are with you and your family, stay strong and pray,pray, pray-
ReplyDeleteYes pray pray pray. That's what I have been doing all day. Patiently waiting to hear how the surgery went.
ReplyDeleteTiff