"Detubified" is a highly technical medical term . So technical in fact, that if you Google it you won't find but one reference and that doesn't explain it. Be that as it may as of this morning Betsy is fully detubified. Her NG tube was removed which means that she can begin to take in some real food and her "pain purse" has also gone by the way side. Bets really didn't like using the pain meds as they made her hallucinate, plus her pain level was generally down around a 1 or 2 on a 10 scale anyway.
Being detubified makes it real easy for her to do laps around the unit. She's been up walking a lot over the past several days, but now without the IV pole she can really move out. We suspect that discharge is only days away and that will depend mostly on how well she tolerates food.
I want to go back and revisit something I said in previous post . When Dr. Sardi assessed Betsy's condition during surgery he removed all of the tumors that he could, but that wasn't all of the tumors. There was no benefit to doing the chemo part so so he didn't. The Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy is most effective when the tumors are small, Betsy's didn't meet the definition of "small"--whatever that is.
Once the pathology is done on the tumors, Betsy's medical oconologist will determine what course of chemo will follow.
None of us is giving up. Betsy
5 comments:
We agree, giving up is not an option. Stay with your faith and believe.
God is still in the business of doing great things and he's not done in your life either. I as always keep all of you in my prayers. Glad to know you are on the move. and hopefully home soon. Much Love. Kathy
What can we say but that the Lord is getting bombarded with prayers for Betsy (and the guys!). Betsy, you continue to be our hero. Your strength and love should conquer whatever is given to you. Let us know ANYTHING we can do!!!
Love always to all of you,
Greg and Debbie
Betsy, Tom, Drew and Kevin - I'm sorry to hear about the set backs. You all are in my prayers, and as you put it so eloquently, 'Cancer Sucks'.
Love to you all - Patrick Turner
THere is not giving up here...the battle continues on until it is won...we are waiting for a new years at the shore ....always in our prayers....love Retta and Bob
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