Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Good News, Bad News
The old cliche makes an appearance. Dr. Paz visited today with both the good and the bad news. The good news is that of the 50-plus lymph nodes removed during the surgery only two were cancerous. The bad news is that the area the lymph nodes were taken from is continuing to ooze fluid. According to the doctor this is normal, but Beth will remain in the hospital until at least Friday. Her IV is being put back in and will be her only source of nourishment for about a month. Even though the eating and drinking has been suspended, Beth continues to take her daily walks to help her body remove the excess fluid. Fortunately, these walks are the only way she will see more of the facilities, as it appears the hospital room tour has ended.
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6 comments:
Hang in there Beth. You can do this...I am absolutely certain. Sending more healing energy and strength your way. I love you!
Beth,
That's great news about the lymph nodes. Keep focused on your future and I know you'll get thru these next few weeks.
Beth, stay strong and know that I am thinking about you.
Hey Beth,
These are only little bumps in the road. Hang tough. You will get through this. Great news about the lymph nodes. God Bless you.
Love,
Michelle
Beth,
I know each day in the hospital seems like a year. There is light at the end of this tunnel. Four walks per day is great!!! Remember to go to that happy place when you need to. (obviously no physical place in the hospital) :) Thinking of you and your family.
Laura RN
Heroine is the word popping into my mind as I read this, Beth. Four walks per day, Wow!! Keep on keeping on Sweetie, you are the Strength. Breathe as deeply as you can also keeps coming to me. Breath helps all the functions in your body.
Visualizing violet light all around you will also help to reset your body frequency to the healing state.
Love and prayers surrounding you constantly.
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