It was a good day! I have new complications and once again, a new normal, but I seem to be moving through it OK. I have extreme seeping and bleeding on my legs so out of nowhere, a very small area on my legs will just run blood -- what a mess. Yesterday, I bandaged most areas with gauze, but then I taped the bandages on and when I had to take the tape off, it created new rough areas. The nurse said I should get these net-type things to wrap around my legs so I can keep the gauze in place. OK, that's not the good part.
I went for my first outpatient parocentisis (sp?) and they drained 5 liters off. They only like to do 4 because it messes with your kidneys and blood pressure and really messes with the fluid in your system, but it kept running until 5 and then just quit so we stopped also. We'll keep it at 5 and call it a day. There's a woman named Jill who does it and that's what she does all day. She's really bubbly and has her hair in a pony tail and is always smiling. I just love people like that -- makes you want to work with her. Then, I waited 1/2 hour, Mary Foster picked me up and off I went, 12 1/2 lbs. lighter!! I wish dieting was was that easy@
And...when I got home...Tommy was there. He got home yesterday and since Tom is out of town with Zachary, he is spending time with us. He and Dave went for a bike ride last night on the Greenway. Today, we all hung out and just chilled together. Can't tell you how nice it is to walk in my house and see all 3 boys there. Priceless!
Tomorrow my cousin, Debbie Doucet, is coming over. She called tonight. She is at a hotel from Chicago and will be driving over around 10:00 tomorrow morning just so we can visit all day. I haven't seen her in years.
Then, on FRiday, we go back to IU Med Center. The CT Scan is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., the meeting with Dr. Maluccio and Dr. Rodrigoo Vianni is scheduled for 12:00.
I know many, many of you are praying and I know God is listening. I know God is lislining.
Thanks for Chris Jenkins, Maureen Mann and Nancy Barry for the Lou Malnati's. I will share with Chris and Cathy...oh yes, and the boys. It's always great to get a taste of home. Reminds me of the marching days.
Love to all,
Lenny, Lenette, Len
p.s. My router has been down so I could not blog.
Oh, and did I write that I was in the hospital Friday and they picked me up there?
2 comments:
SOOOO glad to hear from you again!!! Was getting worried, glas it was the router!! 12 pds. of liquid WOW. Bet you felt better after that was gone!!! I know the feeling of all kids under one roof - that was my Christmas treat last year - so precious!! WHere did you put all those huge bodies but who cares, you were together!! WHen you head to Indy tomorrow you will have lots of prayers going with you!! We pray for good news as you march in this parade!!! I think of you as the majorette and all your friends as the band pushing you forward - go girl!!!! Hugs and Kisses!! Roni
I think Roni said it best "You are the majorette and we are all marching right behind you, we hear your encouragement and hope which is what keeps us all going!" Enjoy your day with your cousin & Mom, it is always fun to go back and revisit our childhood memories:) You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you travel south...
love you,
Barb
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