Mrs. Venation in hospital -- update # 2

[Bertha Venation]

She has been at Georgetown University Hospital since Thursday night (a vast improvement). Several doctors from the GI team have been in to see her, all of whom are completely up to speed on her case. Since it's a teaching hospital, several students have also been in, but Mrs. V. is fine with that.

An endoscopic ultrasound revealed that the pancreas itself is in good shape. Mrs. V. was wise to call 911 immediately as doing so prevented damage to the organ. The EUS also revealed the presence of something, perhaps a stone, in the bile duct. Today (we hope) they're doing an MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) to get a better look. Depending upon what that shows, on Tuesday they will do an ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography). The aim is to find out what that thing is in there and possibly to remove it. There's more to it, which my stressed brain can't pull up at this early hour.

I'm not allowed to stay overnight at Georgetown. This doesn't make me happy, but it's forcing me to take better care of myself. So I can take better care of my beloved.

One other thing that makes her illness and this hospitalization really bad: it looks like Mrs. V. is going to be in the hospital on her birthday. :(

Keep those good thoughts coming. Thanks, DUers, for your continued support.

[Tobin S.]

1. Get well soon Mrs. V

:hug:

[annabanana]

2. Good wishes for the outcome, and Happy B-day Mrs. Venation.

I hope everything goes smoothly.

[spinbaby]

3. Best wishes

Here's hoping they find what it is and get it out of there and to a speedy recovery.

[Dappleganger]

4. I'm so sorry.

Let's hope they are able to take great care of her so she can get back home in no time!

[blogslut]

5. Healing thoughts, to Mrs. V.

:hi:

[redwitch]

6. Poor Mrs. V.! This has gone on for too long.

I hope for a speedy resolution, healing and home. :hug:

[CherokeeDem]

7. Best Wishes for Mrs. V...

I hope she feels better and is home soon. You get some rest, she will need you even more once she's home.

Good karma coming your way!

[hunter]

8. Oh my!

:hug:'s and best wishes to both of you.

Hospitals are difficult for the patient, but sometimes I think they're as stressful for spouses, maybe more sometimes.

I've been both, the visiting spouse and the patient, and in some ways being the patient is easier.

Yes, take care of yourself and I hope the both of you can have a wonderful birthday party together wherever you are.

[laylah]

9. Loving/healing thoughts to you both. nt

[MiddleFingerMom]

10. The vibes haven't stopped coming from here...

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You might have time to get her that stuffed pancreas now.
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http://www.japanla.com/browse.php?search=pancreas
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And, if worse comes to worse -- give us a day-or-two-beforehand heads-up
so we can all wish her a Happy Birthday!!!
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And the important thing is that, despite the current hardship, she will
be much better soon and your life can get back to (snicker) "normal".
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I'm not sure there's too many people in The Lounge that I could apply
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[fishwax]

11. best vibes for you both

:hug:

[Pool Hall Ace]

12. ~healing vibes are continuing~

:hug: :hug: <== for you and Mrs. V!!

[hippywife]

13. All the good vibes and healing light

I can muster, for the both of you, K. :hug:

Keep us posted!

[hedgehog]

14. Prayers your way for Tuesday!

[DoBotherMe]

15. Thinking of you and Mrs. V

Dana ; )

[fortyfeetunder]

16. Thoughts with you and Mrs V.

Wishing her well on the road to recovery!
:hug:

[lunatica]

17. Always remember that people who have birthdays live longer

I hope she has many more birthdays.

[tigereye]

18. well, it's good to know what is actually causing her pain

You would think they would have a chair or somewhere for you to sleep, or a family suite type-thing for a lower cost.

Hang in there! Sounds like she is getting excellent care. :hug:

[elleng]

19. B.V., invitation still stands, if you'd like to stay in Silver Spring

rather than commute btw Gtwn + Charles County.



:hi:

[Demoiselle]

20. I'm glad to hear they're making progress with the diagnosis.

Teaching hospitals are wonderful, I think. Again, prayers and vibes and blessings on you and Mrs. V.

[Odin2005]

21. Get well, Mrs. V!

[GreenPartyVoter]

22. *more hugs and healing vibes* I am very sorry the hospital won't let you stay. :^( I hope

that this will be over for you ladies very soon! :hug:

[hamsterjill]

23. Sounds like they will be figuring this all out very soon!

Continuous warm and healing vibes are emitting from my computer coming your direction!!! It sounds like she is in good hands, although I'm sure it is frustrating to have to be patient. Minutes seem like hours, etc. But the medical team has to work slowly so that they figure things out correctly.

Hang in there! I'm glad you are taking care of yourself. You must do that!

My best to you both!!!

[Kali]

24. oh no

haven't been in the lounge much this week, sorry I missed this - good wishes hope she is not too uncomfortable and you take care!

[applegrove]

25. More good vibes in your direction

[denbot]

26. Tons of vibes for Miss Venation and you..

Peace to the both of you.

[kimi]

27. Best wishes and vibes to you both

Not good about the birthday in the hospital, but I know you both can make it special.

:hug: