Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Transfustion Monday...Endoscopy Tuesday

PART 1 (Written Monday but not posted...oops)

Mom's pretty much the same. They put her endoscopy off from this morning to this afternoon. Then had to move it to tomorrow because the doctor had to go home sick. Her back pain is under control and they plan to start physical therapy tomorrow after the endoscopy. They are giving her a transfusion later this afternoon because her hemoglobin levels are so low. My friend, Teresa (a nurse), said that a transfusion might be one of the best things for her because getting that new blood should make her feel better pretty quickly. So, pray that goes well and the endoscopy happens tomorrow.

PART 2

I was able to spend the day with Mom yesterday and Dad was able to go for a good run. Mom seemed to be doing better. I think the transfusion really helped. They did find ulcers yesterday but they were not bleeding anymore. The doctor said prilosec should prevent them from bleeding again. She was supposed to start pt yesterday but was in too much pain. She did get up a couple of times, though, so that's a start. The doctor said she could be released today but I doubt that since pt didn't get to do much yesterday. She will have pt at my house for a few days until she feels up to the trip home.

That's it for now. Sorry for not posting yesterday

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