Adrienne is feeling much, much better but trying to get discharged from City of Hope is turning out to be a bit difficult. In most hospitals, if you're fever-free for 24 hours, you can go, but not here. I think they're worried about how far we have to travel and that something might happen en route. The plan now is to switch to oral antibiotics tonight and then get discharged in the morning, assuming things continue to go well (which we're assuming). They still can't be sure what's on the chest xray (that is, now much is pneumonia and how much is tumor) so they want her to have a CT in 1-2 weeks before continuing with treatment.
The other little "fly in the ointment" is Adrienne's blood pressure, which has been very low for several months. It's been particularly low since she was admitted on Tuesday. Her cardiologist saw her today and ran a bunch of tests. It looks like the inferior vena cava running from her lower body to her heart is very narrow, causing her pressures to be low. He also can't be sure what effect the chemo is having. She had stopped one of the cardiac meds a few months ago and now has stopped the other one. We don't know what effect this will have on her cardiomyopathy so they'll be watching this closely.
Right now, we just want to go home and enjoy Adrienne's spring break. Since she won't be getting chemo, she should be feeling pretty good. Prince is starting to show more signs of his disease (not eating, having trouble jumping on the sofa) so he started prednisone and we're just hoping he has more good days than bad. Moe is also getting over his little surgery (neutering), which wasn't so little because one of his testicles was up in his belly, but he's still happily annoying the other dogs. Naomi (who looks after them) is having a ball.
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I hope you get out soon to get in some Spring Break relaxing. Take care.
'having a ball' - great choice of words, Alison!! ;0)
So good to hear that Adrienne should be getting out of hospital soon.........sounds like there's still a few hurdles to jump, but hopefully a restful Spring break will give you both the strength to tackle them headon.........thinking of you guys as always.........Vx
Here's hoping you two get to go home today. Glad you're feeling better Adrienne - figured you must be when I saw all the Facebook activity!
And of course hugs to Prince and Moe. All of you need Spring Break.
Kathy
I am sorry that Adrienne is not well, and had to stay longer than expected. I hope she gets to come soon so you can enjoy spring break together. Hugs to you both, Maureen
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