Stanford trip #1 is done

Turns out we were right but we did it wrong. Mary's symptoms are classic withdrawal. Basically, it should be done over a few weeks and not 7 or 8 days. As a result we are putting her back on the painkiller and then stepping her down over multiple weeks. The doctors were not concerned about the painkiller use because the dose is so low and because she is so committed to get off of it. We should see her appetite come back, her shaking hands go away and generally she should be in much better spirits and energy. That is good because she lost 4.5 lbs since last week as measured on the same clinic scale

We got the results of Mary's blood test from Wednesday and everything was fine. Mary was visibly relieved about that news.

The doctor said Mary and her SIADH was the subject of a complications report at Stanford Med School in the surgery department. He also shook my hand as a 'rock of calm' during the SIADH and ICU crisis. I told him I didn't think I was calm as much as I was in shock!

As for the rest of the visit, it was scheduled for 2:45PM as a fit in. Well, they did by 4:30 so it was a bit of a wait.

We had quick visits from our neighbors, Lillian and Bill and then a bit later, Janie. Lillian gave us some beautiful Armenian cucumbers and Janie delivered roasted almonds and summer squash. Summer time in California is wonderful, especially when your neighbors are gardeners!

Mary was feeling so good based on the news she joined me in the kitchen to help with dinner preparation. That is the first time in over a week that has happened!