Just as everything is already bad - and you think all the options have been worked through - another pitfall is thrown at you.
The results of the vascular check is in - and Tim failed. He just can't pass a test! He keeps saying he should have paid more attention in High School .... and on top of that he keeps singing, "If I only had a brain!" If you remember - the brain scan came up empty - and the only test he passed. Tim figures it's because there is nothing up there!
He has a blood clot in the right leg - pretty much from the top of the thigh - all the way down. This is from the Chemo...... Any piece or part can break off - and go to the lung....and once there it's all over. SO, they will treat with blood thinners and have a screen put in to catch any pieces that may break off. The vascular team's preference is to wait 3 months for surgery - but that's not a realistic option. They are ok with this tactic and figure odds are good with the "screen". BUT, Tim never lets any option go that easily. He also has a blood clot in the upper left arm - or near the arm pit or somewhere in that area. They cannot screen for that one - and cannot guage if it's "new" or "old". So, that clot poses the most problem. They figure a clot breaking off from the leg is high - but will be caught by the screen. The percentage of something breaking off from the one in the arm is lower - but if it does, it cannot be caught. Surgery will not occur until most likely on Thursday - possibly on Friday......so until then, they will treat Tim with blood thinners and hope however long they can get some in him will be helpful.
They will probably put this screen in sometime tomorrow.
We are doing our best to laugh when we can - to help make some giggles - to lighten the mood where we can in all this dismal stuff. This surgery keeps getting tougher and tougher - but we are still confident in the surgeon and this clinic. We are probably going to have ask everyone double and triple up on their prayers!
This afternoon has already lasted about 17 hours, but it's only 4:30. I'm not sure I can take any more "news" but as always - I'll update when or if something comes up!
I also wanted to add that I do read all your emails - and often read them to Tim. Thanks for your support and well wishes!
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5 comments:
We love you dad! and mom too! Stay strong and we will see you soon!
Love Matt & Kate
Tim is in good hands, God's hands and the Doctors and staff of the hospital. Our prayers are doubled and trippled with you all.
Love, Barb, Bob and the family
We love you Tim!
Tim and Linda. Stay positive and know that our prayers are for you as you experience this "cruise of a lifetime". Thanks for keeping us posted. Bill and Sharon
Tim & Linda, You are both in my prayers. You should really talk to your cruise agent about these unanounced port-of-calls. Tim will be up and singing again in no time. He’s in great hands there and above.
Hi! I'm Barb's sister-in-law, sister of Bob. I just want you to know that I'm also double/triple praying for you and hoping that you start getting wonderful, incredibly positive, news soon. And maybe you really should write into Cruise Critic about your voyage!
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