Part of our normal morning routine is the "weigh in." Over the last year, Ernie lost about 10 pounds for a total weight loss of 40 pounds versus his pre-cancer weight. When he dropped into the "featherweight" category, we along with the doctors, decided it was time for the feeding tube. While he was waiting for the surgery and then recuperating, he dropped two more weight classes. I joked that I was going to fight him under the name "El Flaco" (translation "The Thin Man").
Today the scale rewarded us with good news--he is starting to put back on some of that weight. This will also help him regain strength and stamina. As of today, he is officially "junior featherweight". I always knew he was a fighter!
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