Good News. Today, five weeks post-op, they have finally removed Cheryl's pancreatic drain. They did a lab test on the drain fluid when we arrived at the doctor's office this afternoon to see if the amylase level was okay. Shortly before 5PM, the nurse came in and told her that they would remove the drain today. This is an answer to Cheryl's prayer. She was praying hard the entire time we were in the waiting room. She is so glad to be rid of the port, line and catch bottle and all of the accompanying leakage and bother. It will take a few days for the hole to heal but we can deal with applying sterile gauze pads a couple of times a day.
We were relieved to find out that the problems that we thought we were seeing with Cheryl's drain were actually signs that it was ready to come out. We're not the medical professionals yet but we are definitely learning a lot as we work through all of this.
Another praise for today. Cheryl walked all the way across the hospital to and from the doctor's office. Last week, when she went in about the fluid buildup (which is still there), I had to push her in a wheelchair because she was so tired.
Pray for continued healing and strength as we count down to next week's appointment.
I'm so, so glad to read this good news. I was concerned too when Cheryl told me about the fluid from her pancreatic drain. I don't know much about all this either so I'm quite relieved and thankful for answered prayers - again! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteThank God for his blessings and his answer to the many prayers he is receiving. Cheryl, I am so glad you are progressing so quickly --and it is quickly when you think about all that was done. Don't overdue it. Our prayers continue!
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