Well, Here we are. The chemo embo went without any hitches. Dr. "not-quite-as-doom-and-gloom-as-he-was-before" said that Mrs honey did an excellent job. Her anesthesiologist told her that if she needed anything during the procedure she should just call out for her "bartender". That is a funny picture in my mind..."Hey bartender, gimme another round!".
Dr "nqadagahwb" said that they were able to get in 2/3's of the drug this time (last time they only got about 40% of the drug in). I am not totally sure what that means, being able to get in 2/3's of the drug. He had mentioned that that was all the liver could retain...so maybe that is all it means.
Good Job Mrs Honey!
Now for the next part of the evening. Mrs Honey has her pain under control much better this time. She is more comfortable after the procedure than she was the last time. BUT...there was a screw up in the orders for the overnight stay. Mrs Honey had worked it out with her oncologist and with the radiologist that she wanted to stay in the oncology ward after the procedure (nurses that she sees at the infusion center work there some times). The nurses at the recovery room said that the request to be in the oncology ward was not on the order for Mrs Honey. They tried as hard as they could (some times we wonder how hard they really try because we are angry) but there were no beds available in the onc ward. So we are in a different area...not even sure what the specialty on this floor is.
We are in a shared suite. There is no sleeper for me. Now Honey and I worked this out between us before hand. She wants me to be here with her and I want to be here with her...give her support and be her extra nurse when she needs me. Last time it worked out good for both of us. This time...not so much. Well really now lets just let that be.
It is good news....procedure went without a problem. You will here more from us later on this weekend!
Signed,
Mr. Honey
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Thanks for updating all of us, Pete! It sounds like Abbey's body was more prepared and accepting this time. Now, we just let those drugs kick some serious tumor ass. I hope those nurses and staff are being nice to our dear Abbey...
But really, they should be UBER nice to you if anything! I wish I could e-mail you a comfy air mattress and a nice cold hard cider. Hang in there, Pete.
Bless you Pete for posting the update; for being there for Abbey and always being her biggest cheerleader. It's all good news (except for your comfort which I regret) and I so appreciate knowing that Abbey is comfortable and that she tolerated everything well. All the mental preparation she did; looking at this from a positive perspective paid off!
Much love to both of you,
Nancy
Thank you, Pete, very much for the update. It's really too bad that you had to do a sleepless night, especially after all your careful plans in advance. But I am so very, very glad to know the procedure went well and that Abbey's pain is under better control than last time!
Tell Abbey that her mom's EFM group meets this evening, and that we will hold the two of you in our prayers.
Thanks for the update, Peter. Glad to hear the procedure went smoothly, but regret the mess up with her room. You know what they say, "the best laid plans..........", and all that.
Hope your night wasn't too uncomfortable. Abbey is so blessed to have you there for her.
Love you both, sending you an email hug!!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Linda
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