The draining is done

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They drained about 2L (about 2 quarts) of fluid from Mary. That is about 4.5 lbs (2kg) so it isn't much compared to the 17 lb gain since Friday morning.  As I wrote previously, some results will be available tonight, some will be tomorrow. 


The physical trainer arrived and taught Mary some in-bed exercises.  Mary was in her dreamy narcotics state so I am not sure how much 'took' but she did leave a set of diagrams and I'll be working with Mary tomorrow. They have also put leggings on her that massage her calves to minimize risk of clotting.  


The reading of the CT Scan by the "A Team" resulted in the same answer. They could not find anything that would represent a blockage or obstruction. of a problem.  In other words, the same situation we had originally a year ago when they couldn't confirm the cancer until they found it as a result of the gall bladder surgery.  


The pain doctors are recommending a celiac plexus nerve block to alleviate the pain and reduce the amount of painkiller Mary is taking.  You can read some write ups here, here and here. 


Mary's Oncologist, Dr. Fisher, dropped in for a visit.  He again iterated that the evidence is not absolute for a recurrence of cancer so they are continuing to seek other explanations, either inflammation or a mechanical block. Given Mary's response to the narcotics, he is not adverse to the proposed celiac plexus block which would reduce the level of pain, resulting in less narcotics in Mary's system and allowing Mary's brain to function again. 


Reenie and I had an argument today.  I think Mary was out of it 90% of the time and Reenie thought it was 97%.  Either way, Mary has not been as perky and communicative as yesterday.  This must be disappointing to her kids for they do want to talk to her.