Late Wednesday

The house is quiet. Lara, Maddy and Emma left earlier today and so that leaves the two dogs, Mary and me.  Mary was sad to see Lara go especially, she said, because I am incapable of preparing food with decent taste. 

Mary is suffering from a pain in the stomach area, different than she was feeling before the procedure yesterday.  We called and talked to the doctor on call. He suspects "post ERCP pancreatitis" or infection of the pancreas caused by the endoscope forcing its way up the ductwork to the liver area.  The cure is a clear liquid diet and bed rest. However, if it is still painful by morning, they may recommend we bring her back in to the hospital. We shall see. 

No word on next steps from Stanford. Mary's sister Reenie will arrive a week from today (it is after midnight, I just realized) and hopefully Mary will either a) have an appetite or b) be pre or immediately post the expected surgery.  

Pat