Sorry for the delay friends. Paul had his computer out of town and using another computer was not allowing me to log on.
I saw my GI, Dr. Srygley on Monday. He wanted to confirm everything we discussed before he headed out of town. I've been taking the two antibiotics and they took care of the pain and fever right a way. We discussed the possibility of the exterior tube in more detail. The plan is to keep me on these antibiotics for two weeks. Then go off and see if the pain and fever come back. Most likely it will given my pattern so far.
If this happens, he will put in the tube to drain the gallbladder. The tube is the size of a straw with small bag that I can tape down and won't show through most clothing. It takes about 3 months before it needs to empty, but I'll only have it about 6 weeks or so.
Tuesday was my last "chair" chemo treatment. Had an appointment first with Dr. H, my oncologist. She said this next set of scans we get from MD Anderson will be crucial to what's next. There is the .5 mm spot on my liver they want to MRI. It's too small to call it anything right now.
As of now, we will still meet with the radiologist on the 1st and Dr. H that same day to go over MD Anderson's information and decide the right course of action.
My brother, Tom and is lovely family are here now from Albuquerque. I love having all the cousins together We love to reminisce memories from when they lived here in Austin and family vacations. My two nephews, Kevin and Kyle, stayed with me during chemo for about an hour. Such a blessing to have that private time with just them.
Thank you to those who have been delivering meals the past couple of weeks. YUM! You guys can sure cook!
Prayers for good scans next week that will allow us to follow the treatment protocol already planned.
Hugs all around,
Cindy
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