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Margaret,
Chuckle indeed. On most of my many recent stays at “Club Swede” (Swedish Medical Center), I insisted on changing my own dressings because they couldn’t seem to get it right – there would be tape in the wrong places so removing the old dressing would tug at the drain tube or the dressing itself would be wrapped in the tube. I considered having a tattoo applied – “CAUTION: Live Patient!” And sometimes when flushing the tube, they would apply too much pressure causing considerable ‘discomfort’ with an appropriate response from me. One nurse was even using a pulsing action – now that was fun…As far as a schedule, I was on a 6-8 week schedule and still managed to get sick several times in between – there was no rhyme or reason. OK, enough of my whining.
Kudos to you for speaking up. Donna also had to get up in their face a few times. Tom is fortunate to have you as his advocate. I continue to pray…
Grace and Peace,
bobKris,
I too see Buffett and Paris as an interesting combination. I mean… do they even know how to make a marguarita in Paris? Have a wonderful time and I’ll continue to pray for the very best outcome for the upcoming surgery.God Bless!!
bobSeabee,
There are no words… Please know that you, Debbie and your family are in my prayers.Grace and Peace,
bobHi Lainy,
So far I’m doing well. The liver appears to be draining as it should. It’s just a ‘wait and see’ thing. We’re planning to be there the first week of Oct. if I can manage no infections for this month. We’ll keep you posted. Please extend our love to Teddy… and keep dancing.God Bless!!
bobLainy,
You made me cry and we know that is against Teddy’s wishes – it’s your fault. But the picture of the two of you dancing in the kitchen is a beautiful thing…Love and Prayers coming your way…
bob
That a way Margaret and Tom! There’s something this ugly disease can’t take from you – sweet and precious memories. I think the best use of our resources is investing in such.
Grace and Peace,
bobGreat News!! Ron is hereby awarded three “atta boys” – one for each year. Keep it up…
Blessings coming your way –
bob
Cale,
Understanding how frightening this all can be, you still have cause for hope. Two important things working for you are that you are young and that you are a candidate for surgery. Those are good indicators of a successful outcome. I am praying right now for the surgery to be completely successful and for God to give you a speedy recovery.Grace and Peace,
bobJen,
I like your Dad’s brand of humor – I think I could enjoy hanging out with him. And I am thrilled for your Dad and your family that he is able to participate in your daughter’s first birthday – yet another family milestone. For years, I found myself marking progress through various family milestones.Praying now for a really good next scan for your Dad…
bob
Andie,
I don’t know the answer to the question. However, there are a couple of medications which are effective at thinning bile which apparently are natural and have no side effects. I don’t know the names but I was just prescribed one which I will pick up today.God Bless!
bobHi Betsy,
So… Tuesday per schedule, I had the small tube removed after a dye test still showing good bile flow. Actually, it was sort of anti-climactic. I am now tubeless and waiting to see if we can get a long term good result. In the meantime, I am being prescibed a bile thinning drug to help the flow of bile through ducts which have been narrowed, probably due to the many sepsis and cholangitis episodes.I keep myself from becoming “tired of it all” by recognizing that I am so blessed to be a survivor. It could be so much worse. In my eyes, I am one of the fortunate ones. In the book of Psalms it says “It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord” so I often begin my day considering all I am thankful for. I like to tell people that I have lived a “charmed life”. So it isn’t will that keeps me out of slumps, it’s expressed gratitude to a loving God.
May God continue to bless you and give you hope.
bob
Hi Betsy,
The procedures have been at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Most recently I’ve been dealing with Dr. Andrews. Hope that helps and hope you can get free from the tube…bob
Wish I could sit in on your ‘Broadway Review’ – we love Hello Dolly and Fiddler!! Musicals can be powerful medicine. God bless you dear lady for being a gracious host to Teddy’s people.
Prayers coming your direction,
bob
