I mentioned yesterday that we were hoping that Cheryl would be able to attend church today. That didn't work out. She got up around 3 AM and took a dose of Roxicet since she is having significant pain in her sides where the drains were placed. When we got up around 7 AM, she noticed that her left calf and ankle are swollen about like they were before she went into the hospital and there is also some swelling in her upper leg. This surprised us since she is taking two blood thinners to treat/prevent clots, a Lovenox injection (that she gives herself in the stomach in the morning) and a Coumadin tablet in the afternoon.
I headed off to church and she called the doctor's service to report what was happening. I went through Sunday School and worship service waiting for my phone to vibrate with a call from Cheryl saying that we needed to go back to the hospital ASAP. She didn't call me, so after the crowd thinned out I called her to make sure that everything was okay. Once again, she was told "This is normal." Elevate your leg above your heart and take it easy. So it's off the couch and back to bed for Cheryl. At least she's got football to watch while she is propped up.
Because of the blood thinners, she is having to restrict her intake of leafy green vegetables like spinach, Brussels sprouts and broccoli due to their high Vitamin K content (and they are her favorite vegetables). Today for lunch I made smother fried squash with onions and bacon bits, mashed potatoes and steak. She ate some of everything and had ice cream as a late dessert.
Pray for us as we wait for chemo and everything that is "normal" with it.
Many of these normals are very scary because we have never experienced any of this before. We continue to pray for all of you. I didn't get to see the whole steelers vs. Panthers game? What team are you cheering for?
ReplyDeleteWhat a trial this is for you, Cheryl and Jud. I pray that the peace of the Lord will fill your hearts in view of all that is happening in your lives. God thinks good thoughts of you and has everything under His control. Jeremiah 29:11
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Cheryl and Jud. I am praying for you today. So thankful you are back at home. I am asking Jesus to touch you today, to bring comfort and healing and to prepare you for the chemo treatment that is coming. I am praying that you will be able to rest in His peace as you go through this stormy trial in your lives.
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