Today my mom went in for more testing to try and determine why she has been feeling so "rotten". They did a pelvic/abdominal ultrasound to see what was going on. Here are the results: Gall Stones, and Hydronephrosis (blockage between ureter and kidney). While they had the ultrasound machine they used it on her left arm and found that she has a rather large blood clot. I guess when it rains it pours! I told her that she is getting every possible illness out of the way so she will have nothing but a clean bill of health! Treatment will include: outpatient surgery to remove the blockage between the kidney and ureter (ASAP) and medicine to "dissolve" the blood clot.
They also put her on a medicine to increase her appetite. My dad had to go to 4 different pharmacies to find it. Luckily Walmart had it, only because it was a cancelled order.
On the bright side, the ultrasound showed that things had "remained the same". No new tumors anywhere. She starts back on her regular chemo Wednesday. After 3 weeks they will do another full body MRI to make sure that everything is "back on track". My mom is "super excited" to drink the lovely "banana smoothie" again. Thank you for your continued support, faith and prayers. We are so blessed!
Tomorrow is a new day.
Oh My heck! Yes when it rains it pours! BUT after the rain comes a "RAINBOW" I'm like Natalie. Your just getting everything out then you can start healing and building back up. Hang in there. The storm shall pass!
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Faith and Prayers are with you and your family always!
Tana
I'm so glad that you now know why you felt so lousy! NO WONDER! Good luck with your chemo tomorrow, I will be praying for you!
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