Friday, April 17, 2009
All's Well That Ends Well
An 8:20 AM appointment with Oncologist Jenny Fox began this adventurous day.She as pleased with Pattie's progress from surgery, explained that chemotherapy would likely begin sooner rather than later, and gave a preview of the chemo schedule; six 4 hour treatments once every 3 weeks. That is a shorter, more intense regimen than we had thought from earlier conversations. Dr. Fox was also very concerned about the lung fluid buildup and the continued pain in the lower legs. She therefore made arrangements for a thorosentisis and an ultrasound of the legs to search for clots. There was a hitch which necessitated an observation admission ("no more than 23 hours) to Boulder Community Hospital. This is in order to conform with Medicare regulations. After 8 hours in the hospital the two procedures were complete and we were able to return home by around 7:30 PM. Although it was a stressful, frustrating day from several perspectives, tonight Pattie can breathe and be assured that her leg pain portends no lurking, hidden clot. This is the fifth time to drain fluid from Pattie's lungs. Each time, except when we exited Rose Medical Center, they have taken about 1400 ccs off. WOW! no wonder she has labored breathing! This should diminish and subside with the chemotherapy treatments.
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WOW is right. I'll bet she has lost some pounds while losing all that fluid! I am glad that she is going to have the less strenuous chemo.
ReplyDeleteLove You, R & G
wow, what a day. Hopefully you have slept well and are feeling better today after that long day yesterday. We continue to pray and think about you often. So do enjoy today, better breathing and knowing that there are no clots. Hopefully the chemo will begin soon, and that way, your complete healing will come sooner. We love you both and continue to have you in our prayers. love Karen
ReplyDeleteDear Friens,
ReplyDeleteI hope that today is a much better day. I am thanking that the lost have been found :-) and taht you are safe at home. We continue to pray for strength for both of you.
Love,
Ruth and Otto
Hi Pattie and Willie,
ReplyDeleteWhat an ordeal! You two are amazingly strong. I am so glad you were able to come home and rest in your own bed. And also that there isn't a clot anywhere. It seems that you will get a quick start on the chemotherapy, Pattie, and maybe some earlier relief from that fluid buildup. I agree that it must be so hard to breathe with all that fluid in there. Imagine. Thank you for finding time to write, Willie, and to call, Pattie. It was so good to hear your voice.
May God uphold you with His righteous right hand!
Pat