We came down to MDA on 12/2 for a second opinion and ended up getting admitted into the ER.
We had already had one consultation with UT Southwestern already before Thanksgiving and had a bunch of tests run before our next appointment with UTS on 12/6. We were delighted and thankful that Mike's sister was able to get us an appointment on 12/2 at MDA for a second opinion, so we came down 12/2 to Houston, planning to head back to Dallas the next day.
When we arrived for our appointment, they also drew blood. The blood test showed a dramatic decline in my liver function, so much so, that the Doctor recommended that we admitted to ER to get chemo started ASAP. That he wouldn't recommend waiting till even Monday. We went directly to the ER and I was admitted.
When I arrived in the ER, the ER doctor noticed that my white blood cell count was high and was worried about an infection that I may have. During the Ultrasound they noticed that my gallbladder had some crystallization but no inflammation. The ER doctor was still worried, so she ordered a gallbladder test to see if there were any blockage. As I laid there for a 2 hour tests, I thought, I need to get chemo started before I get into liver failure but I can't until this gallbladder thing is resolved. If there is blockage, what are they going to do? Am I going to make it out here alive?
Thankfully, there were no blockage and I was able to start chemo on Friday night. Totally unprepared to be admitted for 4 days and starting chemo, with all the help from friends and family, I am doing much better now!
I am still in College Station staying with my parents and sister and plan to head back to Dallas on Sunday. We will be back in MDA on 12/17 for my second round of chemo.
It's been quite a week! With God's Grace and lots of help from friends and family, I am doing much better! We really appreciate all your thoughts and prayers!
