As expected, Nancy is still in the ICU this morning. When we arrived she was sitting up in a chair. She looked great. She looked "puffy" from all of the fluids that they administered during surgery. This is normal. She'd been visited by Dr. Billingsley this morning before I arrived with Dorothy and Leonard. He explained why he removed more of her liver. Evidently, the liver is composed of multiple sectors. The tumor, in one segment was very close to another segment; close enough so that he felt compelled to remove the additional segment for safety reasons. The liver should regenerate in 30 days.
She is doing very well and should be ready to walk this afternoon for the first time since surgery. The pain management using the epidural is working great! Her mind is clear and the pain is tolerable. She has some referred pain in her right shoulder-that is normal.
After the morning visit Dorothy and Leonard left to return to Eugene. They will be picking up Beau from my Mom. They still expect her to be in the hospital for 5 days-day one being today.
Love and Peace to you all,
Franz
6 comments:
Thanks FJ for the update I find myself checking the blog every half an hour. this was a great update I almost feel like I am there by Nancy's side, bless you and Peter for that. Please take care of yourself.
love sis
I agree ... I too check the blog often and appreciate the updates as you can. It DOES seem to make one feel as if you were almost involved. I am sure you all must be both emotionally and physically drained.
Nancy, sounds like you are doing well and like your epidural is the ticket for pain control. That darn liver is a pretty incredible organ to be able to regenerate in 30 days!
Thinking of you often ...
The Hoppes
Peter - Be sure to let us know if you need anything, you are not so far away ya know! ... and thanks for getting this thing going. It is a great way to stay in touch!
I am another who checks the blog often. Thanks for sharing this journey, as we all learn and love as part of the process.
I'll keep checking!
Love,
Barbara D
I'm SO glad, it sounds like things are going smoothly and according to plan!...my thoughts continue to be with you guys all the time.
hugs!
Gina :)
Beautiful Blue Four has landed safely...I am so proud of this wonderful family...Nancy, Franz and Peter for making this "flight plan" available to family and friends...we have shared every moment of Nancy's Journey...and what great writers they all are. This journal should be kept for posperity.
I love you all so much...
Dad St. George
Blue Leader
Nancy & Franz
We are so happy in Texas!Nancy we love you so much and we knew you would be strong and claim VICTORY! I promise the next time I visit, you can take me to yoga OUCH! I may need help, but that is the good thing about you, you are always there to help. I love you sis and PS if you go shoe shopping with Char you have to take me I look good in flats and then maybe Franz and I can get our toes done. We all love you so much and as Blue Leader said we have landed safely. God We love that. Franz stay strong for our girl as we know you will and we all be here for you waiting in formation. Love your Texas Family
Lincoln, Annette, Kaitlyn & Jeremy.
HUGS AND KISSES
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