Linda is out of surgery for her bronchoscopy.....2 hours in recovery and then she will be released...not very alert as they medicated her quite a bit...last time she complained she was in pain while the procedure was done (at the beginning of all this cancer stuff).
The doctor is not sure he got enough tissue needed to determine the mutations that need to be identified to qualify for the clinical trials. He indicated that there was so much bleeding he had to decide not to proceed further as it puts the patient at risk. Cancer tumors thrive on blood supply and when "messed with" they bleed a lot...this one in particular.
If they didn't get enough they will have to look at another avenue for examination...maybe do another bronchoscopy elsewhere...we shall see. It is a quandary...back off of a high risk situation to obtain something that may be life saving....
The rest of the day..of course, Mrs. Wood will want a Sherrie's chocolate malt upon release...she will be spitting up quite a bit of blood over the next few hours..we have to watch for the amount and call if significant.
Tomorrow is "furniture day"...going to central Oregon and renting a Budget truck and loading up the furniture which has been at our "spec" house at Brasada Ranch.....sons Jim and Jeff are set to help...and then we have two days to leisurely unload and MOVE into the new house fully.
More later...
Friday, September 10, 2010
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Hello Linda;
feeling not too hot yet?! I hope the spitting-up part is done by now and you are enjoying your treat! Glen has established a treat-time after rehab appointments, but will have to curtail that, since he has picked up a little weight while I was gone last week with Sacha for a Mom-Daughter outing to friends in Austin,TX. - fun to hang out together at their mansion-marina-yacht-paradise! Guy helped Glen eat some of my food preparations and stayed here with him some of the time.
I can't believe all you have achieved in the meanwhile ... ready to move into your new home this week-end! Here is to some good times and happiness in it!!!
We're praying for good news on your biopsy, no redo! Big hugs and much love!
Your friends,
Glen and Sibyll
Thnking of you all day, said several prayers from 8-9 this am now knowing for sure when you would be worked on. Hope all turns out good and you won't have to go back for a re-do. Will be thinking of you as you recover today, take all the treats you can get. Love you bunches, Judy
Love you Love you Love you... please let me know if you need me to come up and stay with you.
I will call later.
Love you, Julie
Sending you positive thoughts and prayers from Seattle!
Love you, Wendy
Hoping that that got enough "stuff" so that you can get on with things. Rest up....on your furninture once it arrives!
The new IRL schedule came out. They added Milwaukee, one of your "favorites."
Thinking of the both of you.
Marilyn
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