Thursday, August 16, 2007

15 August 2007

They took Mom's staples out today at Poosh - she is very happy to have them out. Today was a good appointment as she got right in and right out. Mara checked with the doctor about her blood work and he said everything looks good. They had the "tumor board" today and discussed Mom. They are going to wait about 2 weeks before they check the Ommaya again to see if mom’s spinal fluid is circulating enough to allow Koosh in the spinal fluid. They are not sure they will do another scan yet, they will wait to see how things look in two weeks. So she will not be receiving the intrathecal Koosh for a while, but according to nurse Melissa the radiation should keep things in check until they can get the Ommaya working properly.

The Christensens

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

so when do you want the bingolottis-- they are safe in the freezer--- waiting to be shipped overnight--- IS DHL SHIPPING IN YOUR AREA-- LET ME KNOW---- LOVE YOU MMW AND ALL------

Annie Link said...

Dearest Liz, Herb and Family,
We continue to rejoice with you at every little success! It must feel so good to have those staples out, to shower, to walk on your own. I remember when my mom got her stiches out after her brain surgery. Such a milestone! Now you can scratch! Ahhhhh.
How I would love to give you a hug, Liz. But I understand your need for privacy right now, so I'm sending extra love and email hugs. I'm especially happy to think of you with all your kids there loving you up! We're keeping you in our prayers--ALL of you. You deserve every miracle that comes your way--and we'll keep asking for them.
With much love and faith,
Annie, Greg and Natalie (and I'm sure Gavin is sending down love and support too!)

Anonymous said...

Bingolottis here says- if anyone is traveling through sacramento,ca. on their way to Sweet Liz-- let us know- we await to be fed to Sweet Liz- we are trying to get to alipine- but we are trying to get there still frozen- ;0) Love a yous all---