Saturday Morning

Morning.  I want to apologize for taking a couple of days with this update.  Yesterday was a long day.

Wednesday the pain pump went in.  She spent Wednesday night at Methodist Hospital in Rochester and she was released Thursday afternoon.

The meds originally placed in the pump ended up being too strong for our Ginny so the Pain Team decided to have us come back in on Friday to change out the meds.

Thursday night went well.  The pups were pleased to have their Mama G home.

The pump is about the size of a hockey puck.  It is under the skin on Gin's left side.  It will take some getting used to for sure.  The team said that her slight body made for challenging placement but feel good about where it is.  

Friday morning we returned to the Pain Clinic to have the meds changed out.  It was an amazing experience.  The process and the technology is outrageous and the curious Ginny and I were fascinated by it all.  It was a long day but we believe all is right with the pump and Ginny's pain seems to be under control.

So what's next?  Chemo.

Monday morning Gin will begin taking a daily oral chemo dose.  She wants the flexibility it offers.  

We NEED this it stop the tumor from growing further.  Even more now that the stent was not able to be placed in the colon last week.  If it does not work we will switch to an IV weekly chemo.

For those of you interested in understanding her anatomy and this tumor...

The tumor surrounds her left ureter, thus the stent in her ureter to keep it open.  With the latest growth it is also pressing on a section of her colon.  If the tumor continues to grow it will hinder her movement and we ALL need to be able to "move".  Also, if we are not able to halt the growth and control the cancer, there is the risk of it spreading.  UGHHHH!

So Saturday morning  has arrived.  Ginny is off to her weekly meditation group and lunch with friends. She is super human :)

I am enjoying a little down time and my coffee.  Has been quite a ride this week and am so grateful for rest.

THANK YOU for all the love and support.  THANK YOU for all of the messages and offers to help. We WILL reach out as we need.  Keep praying.

Kir