From Holly: Teresa just got back from having a bronchoscopy. They took a variety of lung samples, cultures, etc. to try to determine the underlying cause of some pulmonary changes on yesterday's X-rays and CT scan--to see if this is the source of infection and a possible pneumonia. She did well with the procedure and woke up thirsty and hungry--good signs for her. She's still spiking fevers and will remain in the hospital for the time being. This morning's values: Hb=7.5, WBC=0.7, platelets=233. She's getting 2 units of blood, fluids, tobramycin, vancomycin, and micafungin. Blood and urine cultures are still pending. We're in a waiting mode for the results of these various diagnostic tests. Here is the transcript:
Holly: How are your spirits?
Tree: They are pretty good, you know, for now, they are very subject to my temperature. Above 100.8 I feel washed out. Below that I feel like a person.
Holly: What else do you want people to know about today?
Teresa: Well, the bronchoscopy wasn't so bad. The worst part was the lidocaine sprayed on the back of my throat to numb it. But once they got it numb and gave me Versed, I don't remember anything. They got lots of good washings, biopsies, hopefully they will identify what's in the 2 areas they saw on the CT scan in the left top lung and right base lung areas.
Holly: How is your appetite?
Teresa: So so, there's a little bit. I'll be able to eat. Mostly I'm thirsty which is good.
Holly: Anything else you'd like to have posted in the blog today?
Teresa: Do something fun for me today since I didn't get to see outside or go outside today. Pet your dog. Smile with somebody you like. Take a walk. Enjoy company of a friend, Watch the birds.
2 comments:
Teresa and Holly,
You know I'm not one to give way to emotion but I am fighting tears as I read todays' blog. I'm so sorry you had to have this step back when everything was looking so much better after chemo. And to go through one more insult on your body just makes me feel really...well, angry. And sort of like my five year old when he stomps his foot and screws up his face and wails, "but it's not fair!" I feel like having a little temper tantrum.
But, instead I will muster up some good thoughts and say some prayers...for your fevers to subside, for strength for Holly who must be feeling scared and overwhelmed, for good news from your bronch. Sending my love and prayers.
Shannon
Holly, excellent blogging today. I laughed and cryed at the same time. Keep us all updated. Thanks for the information.
Love,
Beth
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