The stitches came out of her catheter and the site looks nice and healed. We are keeping the plural fluid level down so that she has more lung capacity. Her chest x-ray showed something else going on in her lungs. Pulmonologist said it might be pneumonia, or pulmonary edema. This accounts for her persistent cough and the tightness in her chest. After a coughing spell, it takes her a little while to recover her oxygen level and breathing rhythm. They said that would like her to be admitted to the hospital for a few days, but we would have to go through the emergency room.
After 7 hours in the emergency room, blood work, and a chest CT, they said you might have pneumonia or pulmonary edema. They gave her a breathing treatment in the room and scripts for an inhaler and antibiotic and said go home and see your doctor as soon a possible.
The honeymoon is over. MD Anderson can be just as bad as any hospital. Calls are in to her local oncologist. We have trusted him a lot over the past few years and he has always been there for us. He is already managing her current chemo prescribed by MD.
Meme had an almost sleepless night. She struggled to breathe this morning. Draining her catheter brought some relief. The inhaler seems to help a little too. I hope she naps all day today. I pray that God gives her air in her lungs and rest, and that the antibiotics and inhaler cure her breathing difficulty. I also pray that He removes this terrible disease from her body.
Ok. Now what lifts her spirit;
Our #1 and #3 came by on Mother's day. They were not able to make the gathering at Jeremy's. They brought hugs, kisses and bonks. They presented Meme with mother's day art work.
Meme and Me, by #1
Meme and Me, by #3
We will hang them in the house, well just until the Louvre calls for them.
Today she got a letter in the mail from #5. That was a bright spot too.
Blessing List;
Deb and Randy
Our new portable Oxygen concentrator
My bride and High School sweetheart
Safe travel
A smile from Meme
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