No doubt many of you have heard of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus , commonly known as Caligua. By a show of hands how many of you have ever heard of Caligua's, vile, rotten, despicable distant cousin Fistula.
I never heard of Fistula until earlier this week when Besty was admitted to Mercy Hospital with one.
A fistula is simply a hole between an internal organ and the outside world that should not exist. In a previous surgery Bestsy's plumbing was altered. Apparently her cancer didn't much care for that and has punched a hole in her intestine. I'll spare the details, suffice it to say the current situation is far from optimal. While surgery is the usual course of action in these cases, that's not advisable for Betsy.
To mitigate the effects of this fistula, for the foreseeable future, Betsy will not be getting nutrition through solid food, instead she will be through a daily chemical concoction called total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Betsy has started this regimen and well be able to continue it at home when she is discharged later this week.
Though the deck seems to be stacked against her, Betsy continues to choose life. Please keep us all in your prayers.
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Tom and Betsy, Ed heard from John that Betsy has taken for the worst. We are so sorry to hear about this and Ed and I will continue to pray for her, you and the boys. I believe in the power of prayer and hope that the power will help Betsy with her will to live. Love and hugs to both,
Patrice and Ed
Keeping the entire Rekus family in our prayers. God bless.
Ed & Janis Waller
TR, good talking with you today. My thought's and prayer's are with you. If I can be of help or assistance don't hesitate to call on me. Chris K.
Okay, enough already! It is time for the Lord to give you a break! But the Lord only gives us what we can handle. Betsy, you are the strongest person we know! PRAYERS, PRAYERS, PRAYERS!
Debbie and Greg
Sending many, many prayers your way. Blessings to you all.
Erika & Scott Robuck
this really sucks....you are in my prayers everyday...I could only wish that if and when I face such adversity I could show the courage that you have show through this . You will always be my model in life . Love you..Retta Let us know if we can visit...when you are ready...
Tom, Betsy, Andrew and Kevin, We continue to send our love and prayers and hope you will feel a circle of love coming your way from all who know you and know what an amazing family you are.
Much love to you.
Steph, Bruce and Meghan
Please let us know if and when you are up for a visit..Thinking of you.....Love Retta and Bob
Wow - what a strong, strong woman you are, Betsy. And what a strong, strong support system you have in your doctors and your wonderful husband, sons and family. Keep the faith, and we will keep up the prayers.
-Linda JOnes, Powhatan VA
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