Tuesday

Well the liver function numbers are mixed. Trish had a better night than the night before and she seems better this morning than yesterday. But her numbers are not significantly better and bulge in her belly is still there to some degree and the doctors are not that happy with her progress to date.

They didn't want to restrict her diet too sternly, knowing that she needs to keep her nutrition up, but today they are putting her on a "cold turkey" diet -- no not cold turkey, the meat from the bird. No food or drink, period.

They will also limit her narcotics, as this can cause the gall bladder to contract as well. If it were up to Trish, they would just rip the thing out. Bu they are being careful and cautious and trying to do the job medically and as surgery free as possible.

They have also ordered a special type of x-ray to take another look at the gall bladder and may do a spinal tap as well -- we put in our request for Dr. G to do the puncturing if it must be done.

We have ECP at 1pm and will get ready for that shortly. Trish is getting a little bummed over these latest developments - so some good cheer woudl be a good thing. Best address is the Hackerman House address and since she is more awake, I have plugged her phone back in today.

It seems everytime we take a big step forward towards the finish line, we take a giant step back. We continue to pray and be hopeful that the gelato euphoria we felt on Friday will come back our way again and linger a lot longer this time. Thanks for your continued support, prayer and friendship.