We originally thought mom would just go to the hospital for a day or so to get blood, but as it turns out, she's going to stay for longer. They have found two blood clots - one in each leg - and she has been placed back on bed rest. The DVT (deep vein thrombosis) in her right leg is much bigger and is causing her a considerable amount of pain. She has been put back on morphine for pain management. The clot in her left leg is much smaller, and wasn't causing noticeable pain, but it was found after they imaged her legs (MRI).
They are worried that the clots may spread to other parts of her body, so they have begun treatment immediately. She has been placed on heparin to reduce the clotting in her blood. At this point, they are not sure why she has developed these blood clots, but from what I understand there is an increased risk of blood clots with chemotherapy.
Her spirits are still good, and we are pleased that she is being treated on the 2nd floor of MRH. The progressive care unit is really good there, and mom knows them ALL by name (not surprisingly). She has insisted that Heather and I "stay in our routines", so we are not planning to go to Blacksburg yet. As her immune system is bouncing back, it may be appropriate for those of you in the area to see her later on this weekend (Sunday perhaps). In the mean time, she didn't get much sleep last night so it might be good to let her rest for a few days.
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Beth / David / Heather... Dawn and I are so sorry that you are having to go through this terrible ordeal. We pray that God will shine His healing light on you, that you may feel His love and His grace working in and through you. We love all of you and keep you constantly in our thoughts.
Wayne & Dawn
Bill and I are so sorry to hear that the hospital stay had to be extended. You are in our prayers, Beth. I hope you will be well enough next week to have visitors. Love, Sue
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