Not too much to update for today. Keeping this update simple. MRA results did not reveal any problems from the heart arteries to the brain. No results on the chest X-ray but she just went in for another X-ray as I'm updating here. Pain is lessening from the fluid removal procedure. Heparin seems to be doing its job by thinning out the blood - we can see that clearly with minor complications and bleeding. I missed out on the doctors update regarding the mass behind the heart, but my understanding from my mom is that it may not be a significant issue at the moment and is most likely a blood clot.
My moms spirits are pretty good. Just going through all the motions is very challenging everyday. She's not getting as much rest as she needs - but that's what the next few days will most likely be... more rest, monitoring and waiting. The doctors will be watching things closely and we should have an idea when my mom will be out of here by early/mid next week.
Thank you all for your visits, phone calls and prayers. We'll post another update tomorrow.
With love, Mike.
It was great to see your Mom yesterday, Mike! She should be having a bagel with cream cheese as I'm writing this :) Sending much love and always thinking of you all!!! Lori
Posted by: Lori Lober | 09/16/2012 at 06:29 AM