We seem to be getting a better picture of Steve's condition. Here's a summary: an ultrasound showed clots in both legs; he has had an inferior vena cava filter put in to catch any migrating clots; the bowel bleeding has stopped; the CT scan did not reveal anything helpful; his platelets have stabilized, the hemoglobin and hematocrit have been very worrisome but seem to be ok today; he's had multiple blood transfusions; he's had night fevers and the white blood cell count is up as well as his bilirubin levels; he's on IV antibiotics to address possible infection. Too much data? That's about how we feel! What does it all mean? Well, for sure he will be in the hospital at least a few days more and we wait and see. It seems many of these things except the infection part are rather common with pancreas cancer.
Our days are filled with nurses and doctors coming and going. With vitals bring taken, blood pumped in and then drawn out again. What a different world!
Dear Dixie, we are there with you and Steve as he is being subjected to every possible poke prod and measurement. He must feel like he has failed in school when tests show bad numbers. Hang in there. You both get an A in our book.
ReplyDeletefinally back at my computer-somehow have trouble posting comments from my phone. Thought of you during the weekend water trial. Ready was his same dorky self... wants to take everything to shore. what a mystery:) And ducky, I pulled since she came in season early and we did breeding Saturday and Sunday! It was nice weather, nice crowd and, of course, we though tof you and missed. sorry to hear this is such a hard time for Steve (and Dixie too) sending love, Sandy
ReplyDeleteStay strong and fight well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Steve's body is young and has the strength. Patience, rest and positive spirits will help him prevail.
ReplyDeleteI'm starting my journey for WA next weekend. I'll be by to help again soon.