She was originally slated to start chemo today, but they want to give her body a few more days before they start. Her right arm blood clot needs to go down a little, and her wounds can use a few more days to keep healing. She goes back on coumadin today to try and shrink the clot in her arm, which is giving her a fair amount of pain. She has been receiving ibuprofen for pain, but nothing else, and we are glad that she doesn't have to be on morphine.
Mom will be in the hospital until at least next Wednesday. She will have Day #1 of chemo (Rituxan) on Monday, and Day #2 (CHOP) on Tuesday. If she looks stable afterwards, they will consider releasing her. This will be her second round of chemo - round #2 of approx 6 rounds total, with each round spaced 3 weeks apart.
She is still not eating very much, so from now until Monday she is going to try and eat as much as she can. We are also taking her pajamas to her today so she can try to walk around a little (she hates the idea of walking around hospital corridors in a hospital gown!). We took the DVD player that Uncle Jim got her to her room yesterday, and we'll keep her movies stocked up.
More from the "Pit Crew" later.
3 comments:
Dear Beth,
We are all thinking of you. I'm glad that you are in the good hands of professionals and family. Try to rest and eat to get your strength back. Love, Sue
Jeff and I send you love and prayers. Eat Plenty, rest lots and stay strong.
Sara
Beth,
You are still in my thoughts and prayers. I was thinking of you today, so got on the old email to see if any news. Good ole Cindy keeps us up to date. Had to search for the blog's address to catch up... sorry you are back in the hospital but you are where they can do the best for you ...hope you get all you need..stay strong..hope you start kickin' that big C's butt soon...will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Linda
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