Lauren's still in hospital and in a fair bit of pain and sick. Turns out her bowel has stopped functioning as a possible side effect of the chemo (Vincristine) and concoction of other drugs she was on. A gastro tube was inserted today to drain her gut of all the muck. She had 2 enemas today but they didn't work as bowel pumping/functionality has totally stopped. Hopefully will kick in as drug wears off??!! She's encountering a lot of muscle/bone pain all over, all associated with vincristine (chemo). She's never been one to complain about pain, but last night was an exception, so must have been bad.
A surgeon for stomach obstructions had a look at her (for those who know her background re this) but he doesn't seem to think it's a surgical issue/solution required. At least not yet anyway. Hopefully the pain will subside soon and her bowel functionality will kick in. She's on intravenous feeding as she can't eat yet either. Looks like she might miss the head shave after all.
Hopefully better news soon.