5/5/12 - Saturday
Mom is still in extreme pain. Her fluid build up in her abdomen, called Ascites, is not helping her pain. They came and did a sonogram to give the dr an idea of here the bulk of he fluid is so that they could possibly drain it and give her some relief. Once they reviewed the scans, they determined that her fluid is in layers and it's too difficult to drain it outside the OR. They will drain the fluid on Monday in the IR department.
We also discussed her pain levels a few days ago and that pain management may have some options to relieve her pain. If all goes well, Tuesday they will do a pain block in her spine. They will literally sever the nerves that supply the abdomen area of the liver. It's possible they could regenerate, but it would take months to do so.
Mom has also vomited some brownish-red fluid. It could either be an ulcer or the tumor has infiltrated her digestive track.
It's so hard to watch her deteriorate like she is. Last week at the dr she weighed 115, today, being weighed in the bed, she is 132! She hasn't Ben 132 since January.
She's scared and worried and doesn't want to be alone.
Feeling helpless isn't all that I feel, but I can't let mom see any of that in my face or my voice. She need to know I'm her rock and that I'll be here for her.
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