When I left Joan this evening she was having a two-unit infusion of Human Albumin. See here.
The fluid drain is still in and the total is now over 5 litres. When the flow slows down to a dribble, the tube will be removed and if the Onco thinks she is strong enough, she can come home. She still has swollen feet and legs from fluid retention.
Joan has discussed the disposal of her quilting/sewing books and numerous lengths of fabric. Her plan is to offer them to her many fellow stitchers for the price of a donation to the Cancer Council. Her sewing machines will be sold.
This morning when I visited her, I firmly believed that she was not going to be able to come home again. She was agitated, in pain and had a ghastly pallor. This evening she is feeling and looking better and we hope she can come home tomorrow. This dose of protein should help. The shift during the day to a private single room also cheered her up.
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It sounds very tough and must be very difficult for you both - especially when you care so deeply for each other. Somehow world problems get small in comparison. Love and hugs.
Thinking of you both, I marvel at how well you both are dealing with the details. One of my best friends went in hospital Thursday, they found a huge brain tumor and at the moment doesn't even know her family. She is terminal and it all has happened so fast....sometimes I think that is best but it is also nice to have the time to say good bye to those we love. I do hope you and Joan can go to Bali. Good luck to both of you, always in my prayers.....:-)Hugs
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