Tuesday, March 6, 2012

So, Dad's WBC count was up even more today, so they did another CAT scan. It looked like the 2 large areas of infection from last Friday were smaller, but one other area was not shrinking and so they did another paracentesis (sp?) and drained a bunch of fluid and placed a 3rd drain up between two of his ribs. This is causing him a bit of pain, but all in all everyone seems pretty positive. In general the CAT scan looked better than all of the previous scans, and he feels better today than yesterday. I think he seems better in general than when I was with him on Friday.

SO...one day at time! Lets pray for a lower WBC count tomorrow :) If all goes well they are talking about sending him to the long term facility on Friday.

By the way, the doctors have been very attentive since our meeting last Friday ;) To say the least, we were very bold in voicing our frustration and our desire for better communication. It's nice...

3 comments:

Marci and Matt said...

Oh Darcy! I am so glad you do these updates...I've been reading them and praying for you! We will continue to do so...let me know if we can help!

Garnerfam said...

You and your family have been in our prayers!! I'm looking forward to good news from you this weekend!!

Amylee said...

It's so good to hear that the doctors are being more attentive- what a relief. I know it has been a huge frustration for a long time now. Hope things are better today!