So the Stent placement didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped. Last Monday was the longest day. We were one of the first patients to arrive at the procedure unit at UCLA, and the very last to be discharged Monday night. We even heard one of the nurses say to another "Are they still here?" Believe me, we were glad to get back on the 405 and get back home. The procedue was more painful going through the Liver route, with a needle, then the surgeon had led on it would be. George was awake for the entire 45 minute procedure and one of the nurses forgot to give him a second dose of a pain med. George had discomfort for several days and is still sore at the site. On Wednesday, he started having symptoms that were indicating the Stent may have been plugged. We rushed off to our local urgent care to get labs, and then waited for the decision from the UCLA Doctors. It was decided to go ahead and plan to have the procedure re-done to open up the Stent, if needed. Friday we headed back, after all the approvals were obtained, and had the blood work repeated. George's symptoms had gone away and we very prayerful that the Lab's would show that the procedure was not needed. Finally, at 2:30, it was confirmed that everything looked good, and the Stent was working. George was on a gurney, wearing a gown, IV's in his arm and ready for surgery when they said we could go home. What a roller coast we were on...
we have been taking it easy this weekend, and George is resting and eating as much as he can.
Monday will be cycle 3 of the new Chemo. George is glad to be moving on getting a full dose of the Chemo, but it wasn't much of a "week off" for him.
Our prayer is that his blood counts stay high so he will have no delays in the Chemo cycle's.
~Donna
So sorry to hear of the challenges of the last week. Your strength and determination is amazing. Please let us know if we can do something for you all. Not sure if you need dinners, I lost the sign-up and would be happy to prepare something again. Our thoughts are with you for a successful next round of Chemo. May the counts be where they need be.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear all the obstacles but glad to hear things have improved. I'm thinking about your procedure today and hoping for the best!!
ReplyDeletePrayers & hugs, Sassy the Bovey gal
We are thinking of you and hoping all is well and that the new Chemo treatment will "do the trick". We pray that the blood counts will allow for the new treatment to begin.
ReplyDeleteWe love you,
Uncle Bill and Becky.
Thinking about you again today and wondering if there are any updates.
ReplyDeleteHugs & prayers, Sassy the Bovey gal
Hi George & family,
ReplyDeleteAgain hoping things are going as best they can for you. Don't forget, I have lots of time over the summer if you need me....for anythng!
Hugs, Sassy/"Bovey"/Sylvia
Hey, thinking about you and wishing you well. Can hardly wait to discuss Civil War and our coin collections. I met Jan Wood, WASP, at my Civil War group meeting today---WOW!!!
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Glad to see Donna's recent Twitter post. Hoping and praying for the BEST!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIn friendship, Sassy (the Bovey Gal)