HOME AGAIN

Terry got sprung from the hospital today. I put up her bail and she promised to follow all doctors orders otherwise they might want to throw her in the UM slammer again. It is good to see her where she belongs---at home. She has a way to go for full recovery and this is the first step. FYI her preliminary cancer results came in and they look very promising-more to follow on that one in 30 days. Thanks again to everyone for keeping her on your prayer list.

WHAT A LOOOONG DAY

Terry was not allowed to eat or drink after midnight on Monday, a standard procedure when you are undergoing an operation or procedure that will involve anesthesia. We weren't sure what time Terry's cardiac cath would be, but we were hoping for a morning procedure. That was not to be, Terry finally was started at 6 PM and completed about 8:15 PM. She had a 70% blockage of one of her major arteries, so a stent was put in. The physician did say that a major heart attack was probably averted. Right now the cause of the problem seems to be Terry's recent chemotherapy. I am sure we will get a more definitive reading on everything tomorrow. Right now Terry is under the cloud of Versed and enjoying some well deserved rest.
Thanks to all for the continued prayers.

THE BIMP IS A MOUNTAIN

Terry had her echocardiogram this morning and it wasn't good. There can be a few different diagnoses and a few different treatments for whatever she has. We'll find out on Tuesday as Terry now has to have a double cardiac catheterization. When the cardiologists look into her heart they will know what the problem is and how to treat it. These bumps in the road are getting bigger, more frequent and just plain lousy.
Please redouble your prayers for a positive recuperation.

Day 30 - a bimp in the road

Inspector Cleauseu had many bimps in the road and so does Terry. Yesterday (Friday) was the 30 day anniversary of her stem cell transplant. Things were going along swimmingly until Dr. Mineishi mentioned that one cardiac enzyme was a bit elevated, so he decided to do an EKG. He then compared the new EKG to the one done a month ago and there were some changes that concerned him. He sent us to see a cardiologist who decided to admit Terry to the hospital for a workup, diagnosis and treatment. Her enzyme started coming down today (Saturday) but it was decided to keep Terry in the hospital, until Monday, for more tests. I know it wasn't the food that brought her back here, as it is mediocre at best.
We were informed regarding the stem cell transplant that everything was on course and we would get the definitive results in one more month. That was the good news. This other thing is just another test of her resilience. I have decided there can't be anything wrong with Terry's heart because it is 24 karat gold.