After all the focus on cellulitis, the doctors have determined that this was not the problem with Cheryl's right leg. The area that had us all concerned turns out to be inflammation. The doctor discontinued the antibiotic and it appears that things are under control with an anti-inflammatory and Lovenox blood thinner.
On that note, they have decided that Cheryl is a Coumadin failure, meaning that it is not controlling her clotting correctly so she will be going on theraputic Lovenox where she will have to give herself two injections a day.
Her leg pain has cleared up and they are making arrangements to have her discharged today. The vascular surgeon said that she does not want to put in the inferior vena cava filter since it usually ineffective in cancer patients but she does want to do a follow up with Cheryl in a couple of weeks. Cheryl will also have a follow up with the general oncologist.
Afternoon update
Cheryl's discharge paperwork was finished and we were out of the hospital before noon. We stopped at Red Lobster and had a nice leisurely lunch before coming home. We stopped at Wal-Mart and picked up a few flowers to complete the project she started before she had to go to the hospital. If the weather is nice tomorrow, she expects to finish up the patio and front porch planters.
First, you are in my prayers and have continued to be despite my "absence" for the past month. I have been working on National Boards and it was mailed on thursday. I hate that I missed the remission party.
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I haven't checked this as often so I didn't realize all this had happened. I'm glad this crisis has passed and it's time to plant flowers. Enjoy the beautiful weather and many blessings! Oh - btw - the card was so pretty. Can't believe you did all that! Love you! :-)
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