This morning Mom had a surgical procedure done. They inserted a port-a-cath, which will serve as an access point for both TPN (intravenous nutrition) and chemotherapy later down the road. The surgery went well (Dr. said great results), but transportation there was a little tough. One of the nurses elbowed Mom in the stomach causing her to cry out and start sobbing. Her shoulder hurts a little from the procedure, but otherwise is fine.
Later in the morning Dr. Christopher Herndon, a third year surgical fellow on Berkowitz's team, came in to discuss the results of Mom's CT scan last night. They conducted the CT scan because of Mom's low oxygen intake and were concerned about the formation of a pulmonary (lung) blood clot, which she is at high risk for because of her immobility, her form of cancer, and the location of her tumor. Originally they thought the CT scan was negative, but then noticed a small pulmonary embolism (blood clot) and want to start her on "lovenox" - a blood thinner. It was fortuitous that they found it so soon. The primary risk of this drug is bleeding, which they will monitor. Most likely they will need to administer blood thinner for 6 months, repeatedly reassessing her situation. They are still discussing when to start administering the blood thinner. Unfortunately, this clot also means that they will bring the leg boots back, which are quite uncomfortable for Mom.
Meanwhile the nurses moved Mom into a chair - they were a little insensitive - speaking about her in third person - this made her cry a little again, but she is sitting up now, which is important for blood circulation.
Stephen
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HI Joanne,
What can I say to encourage you? Yes, I have a "port" and Larry got to give me lovenox every day - but at this time I am fine and Praising the Lord. I know that walking around is the last thing I wanted to do right after surgery - but was surprised at how much it did help with so many of the "complications." I just reread Larry's "diary" of those days, and my pain for you is sure there!!
Can you find comford in REST in the Lord?
Love, Betty V
Dear Mrs. Juraschek,
My heart is full of compassion and sympathy for you as you go through this difficult time. I pray that the Lord would give you complete healing and do above and beyond what you could ask or think. I will continue praying for you and will be keeping updated with the posts, expecting to hear good reports about your recovery.
My love to you Mrs. Juraschek,
Katherine Noland
Dear Joanne and your family,
Thank you so much for keeping us posted in such a great detail. We are praying for you specifically according to the message from the blog.
We really miss you a lot. All the saints need you lead to sing the hymens with piano; all the children are waiting for you in the class on Sunday school.
We believe that you will come back to the church soon for nothing is impossible in the Lord. He is the greatest physician and you will be cured by Him. We are pary for the miracle and looking forward hearing your living testimony in the church meeting.
Please be strong, Joanne. God stays with you; the Holly Spirit goes with you. Victories belong to you, the children of the God.
Loves,
Li’s family
Dear Joanne: The saints here in Newington have been praying for you. We lifted you up to the Lord tonight at the prayer mtg. May His abundant grace supply you every day! You are on our heart and in our prayers.
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