Heigh-ho, heigh-ho... Back to the hospital we go!

This is a quick note from Michelle. :-)

I just spoke to my dad - he and Mom are still at their follow up appointment with Dr. Burke. They haven't gotten to the part where they meet with him to discuss chemo options yet.

Just based on the physical exam she has had so far, they are going to admit her back into the hospital later this afternoon. Her pleural effusions need to be drained again, and they are planning to do that inpatient and keep her in hospital for 3-4 days.

I really don't have any further details yet. I'm sure that once the appointment is finished and they get Mom settled in at the hospital, Dad will give everyone another update.

Please be praying for Mom's continued good spirits through this - pray that the pleurocentesis goes smoothly and without complications - pray that she has an easy recovery time - and hey, while we're at it, let's pray that this time in the hospital gives Mom the chance to put some weight back on and "bulk up" before she starts chemo. Our God can do amazing things, after all. ;-)

Jud's 5:00 update---

I've just rushed home from the hospital to pick up a few comfort items for Cheryl. They were hoping to do the pleurocentesis (draining)followed by the pleuridesis (sealing to prevent further effusion) this afternoon but when I left the hospital shortly before 4PM, the pulmonologist had not yet stopped by to examine her. It looks like the procedure will most likely take place some time tomorrow morning. I'll do another update when I get home this evening

-----Michelle's 7:00 pm Update-----

Mom's doctors decided to check out the pain in her leg, and discovered a DVT (deep vein thrombosis). They described it as a "long" clot that starts at the top of her thigh and extends down close to her knee.

Because of the shortness of breath she's been having, they are now concerned that she could also have another clot - in her lungs. Mom & Dad were waiting for a CT scan when we spoke on the phone a few minutes ago.

I think they are going to start her on Cumadin(sp?) to help bust up the clots. That med would have to be stopped for 10-12 hours before she can have surgery to drain the pleural effusions; so the pleurocentesis and pleuridesis are on hold for now.