So mom was doing alright over the weekend after getting fluids last week, but was really fatigued and feeling weak. Then on Sunday she was having difficulty breathing and was having pain. We called the on call doctor at the START center and they told us to go ahead and go to the Methodist hospital ER. They also called ahead and let them know we were coming. The difficulty breathing was brought on by fluid building up again around the lung. When we arrived they brought us to the back and put us in a room where mom was able to get IV fluids, be put on oxygen, an ekg was done, and x-rays were done. The consensus was that the fluid needed to be drained, but being that it was a Sunday night in the ER they wanted to go ahead and admit mom for the night so that she could easily have the procedure done the next day. Monday morning, our oncologist confered with the hospital and it was decided that not only would the fluid be drained but an outpatient surgery where they install a pleural tap (a tube that is inserted through the back in the pleural space outside the lung). This pleural tap will provide a constant drain for the fluid being produced so that it won't build up and crush the lung. She is feeling sore and it is uncomfortable, but it has helped her to be able breathe easier. They kept her overnight on monday again for observation. She was released tuesday morning and then she was off downtown to work that afternoon. She is strong and continues to fight.
Please if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
God bless and good night!
-Vanessa
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