When I came in to see Mom the doctors were here. Dr. Berkowitz mainly reiterated the plan to wake up the bowel, discussed insertion of the pick line, and mentioned Dr. Berlin. Mom was concerned about nausea/vomiting during chemotherapy. Dr. Berkowitz explained that this was much more unusual nowadays than 10 years ago. He also mentioned that Dr. Russell, the general surgeon responsible for the bypass in Mom's small intestines, is the one who determines how long the NG tube must stay in.
Last night was apparently a little difficult for Mom. At about 3:00 am, Mom had a fever of 101.7 degrees. The nurse tried to help her cool down by having her sit up and rubbing down her back. She also took advantage of the opportunity to get Mom out of bed and walk a few feet in the room (this is important in helping her pass gas and avoid blood clots in her legs). The nurse said that she will have to do more walking later in the morning - Mom seemed petrified of this. She really doesn't want to walk around, but if she doesn't walk they will have to put the boots back on (which are extremely uncomfortable). Another thing bothering Mom is some muscle spasms in her left side. The nurse said this may be due to some gas caused by the bowel waking up. The nurse warned that more gas pain is inevitable. Her throat also hurts a lot because of the whole incident with the NG tube last night.
Mom continues to feel uncomfortable, but looked better to me this morning than yesterday. She's sleeping right now and will hopefully get some good rest today now that she is back in the Connor Center in her own room.
Stephen
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Thanks for the update Brother Stephen, I'll try calling you later today. I'm across the street right now at BID. Call my phone if you might be able to stop by.-Daniel
Sister Joanne- The Church in Worcester is standing with you through prayer. We all love you and have you and your family on our hearts. May the Lord keep gaining us all through this experience. We have such a High Priest dear sister. May more comfort be supplied today and more Christ.
Dear Joanne and all the Jurascheks:
We prayed for you last night in Clinton. It was sweet to hear the young ones pray who don't even know you. We're members one of another.
We love you all.
Love,
Carol for the Nolands
Dear Family of Jurascheks',
Thank you for updating sister's situation. Thank you for the faith to the Lord. Please be strong in Him even more and praise Him always. At this moment we need His abundant supply. But He needs our praising. He will definitely remember sister's portion in the Lord. He won't forget the praising in one accord of the whole church under the music leading of our sister and also her many portions she has. Practically please take rest alternatively, in order to keep you all strong.
In the Lord always together with you.
Hushan, Fuqin, and Fang
Dear Jurascheks-I didn't check this blog over the weekend and so, am very grateful to have so much information. Everyone at the NDC is concerned and certainly hoping for a quick recovery from the surgery. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you progress through the treatment. It matters tremendously that you have doctors you trust, and it sounds as though they are doing a good job. If there is anything we can do, like meals for home, please let us know.
Joanne, this sounds incredibly painful and difficult, even discouraging at times. I can only imagine, and I'm sure that even falls far short. You must be longing for some relief soon from all the discomfort, and some good news from the doctors, and we are praying that that will happen. At the same time, how blessed you are to have such a devoted family, and also your extended family in Christ, tending to you.
Stephen, as I read your posts I keep thinking about your plans (heard through the grapevine) for medical school. I believe the Lord will greatly use this experience you are having to deepen your compassion, sensitivity and effectiveness as a doctor and/or researcher. Thank you (and Anna too) for your faithful updates. The Lord be with you, with grace upon grace.
Dear Joanna & Family,
When one member of the Body suffers, all the members suffer with it. Though we do not feel you suffering directly, we are attached to the Body and thus share your suffering. We can but stand with you in prayer and trust our faithful Lord. You all are dear to us and precious to the Lord and His Body. May He be what you need day by day and moment by moment. How comforting that we can come to Him - to His throne of grace to receive mercy and grace for timely help.
In His love,
Renni & Rick
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