Apparently he isn't neutropenic either, according to most recent bloodwork -- maybe just overall run-down (who wouldn't be!) -- the good news is his throat looks a lot better and he is eating better, last night a full bowl of cream veggie soup plus a large serving of mashed potatoes and gravy, also a custard I made him (which he could taste!). He is also drinking lots of mango juice, which doesn't burn his throat.

The nutritionist came in and said his weight, though down from his weight pre-infection (that is, his first staph infection) is OK for his height and she's not worried. He is still on 25 mcg Duragesic, and takes 2.5 mg oxycodone 2x a day pre-breakfast and pre-supper (this is a reduction from last week). I looked in his mouth yesterday and the whole back of palate (uvula etc.) are now pink and free of the white "pseudomembranes" of mucositis, but the back of throat is still very raw and sore.

However progress is being made....his energy is pretty good and he is walking up and down the hospital halls to try and stay active.

Best,
Gail