Wednesday afternoon update

We rely on technology so much and then email doesn't get through. This is the update from Wednesday 5.21.

Mama was able to get some sleep last night. This morning she had her surgery to have her filter removed. Prior to surgery Mama was very apprehensive about having the procedure due to her long history of complications. Mama was blessed with the sweetest nurse in pre-op and surgery that stayed at her side and did everything she could to put her nerves at ease. We asked her nurse and doctor if they would be able to access the second side of the port while she was in surgery due to the troubles everyone has had locating it and the pain involved. They were reluctant because there were no orders for it. Prior to surgery, her nurse pulled me aside and asked Mama's history. I gave Mama's medical history and was able to share with her that everything this far has come with complications. She assured Daddy and I that she would do everything to make Mama comfortable and they would take good care of her. A long story short, her sweet little nurse pleaded Mama's case to the doctor in surgery to access her port. She told him that Mama has had many complications thus far and asked that they do everything they could to make this a positive experience. Thank you Lord! Mama came out of surgery with NO complications and her second port accessed!! So many prayers were answered! God is good! Mama has been feeling better this afternoon. The C-Scans came back and revealed a blockage. We were so relieved that it was not the suspected kidney stones. She is getting medication for the blockage and will hopefully be feeling better tomorrow. The doctors will be giving the chemotherapy orders tomorrow. I suspect they will start the chemo at midnight tomorrow night. Mama is dreading her second round of chemo. The first round wasn't so kind. Please keep her in your prayers as she goes through this next phase.
Kimmy will be up here with Mama and Daddy tomorrow. I feel so grateful for such a supportive family. I'd like to give a special Thank you to our families at home for making it possible for each of us to be able to come and stay with Mama and Daddy. It's the greatest gift you could give us right now. We love you!
Carmen