Hello all! So we got home from San Francisco late last night. The doctors think that the cause of the bleeding was a swollen vein in her colon that burst, (similar to the ones in her esophagus that had to be banded). They won't be banding these, as the bleeding only lasted for less than a day. If it bled longer, they would have to do something. We were able to talk to the head of the transplant team, and he gave us some valuable information as to what to watch for at this point with Mom. As usual, the entire team at CPMC were wonderful, compassionate and amazing!!
We also had that kind of care from Mercy Folsom. We were amazed at how fast they processed Mom through the ER. Also, they were able to do another paracentesis, and drain 4 liters out of her abdomen, helping relieve some of the pain from the weight and pressure of the ascites. They have added two new meds, to help with that - so we will see how that works. Their new wing, which Mom was in, has private rooms, with a fold out couch and sleeping chair, so your family can sleep with you if they want. Very family friendly.
As of Mom's last doctor appointment (the day before the ER and hospital stays), the doctor recommended that it was time that Mom move in with someone, so we can watch her more closely for her times of confusion (encephalopathy) or in case of liver failure. So Mom will be doing the round-robin with Tanya, Cheri and I, in two week time slots. I will try to be good about posting Mom's location, for anyone who wants to get ahold of her (as before). We agreed to let Mom have until Tuesday, to get some things done around her house. She has to call in with Tanya or me every 4 hours or less, so we are sure she is OK. :-)
Until next time.....have a great weekend!!
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