Tuesday news

Mary was alert enough to get on the phone with Lara and a little later with Daniel.  She was able to hold a bit of a conversation for about a minute or two and then her mind starts to wander.  At that point I took the phone and we had nice chats. 


I arrived at 7AM thanks to the early departure of Reenie for Du Loot--I just proceeded on to the hospital. Mary was awake, alert and greeted me with a big hello. I was surprised given Mary's sleepy, non-responsive state yesterday. Reenie called me from Duluth so she is home now. 


When the pain doctors came by in preparation for the celiac block procedure, Mary simply said that she didn't know what it was and she would like to wait 24 hours until her brain clears and she can make an informed decision.  I must say the doc was surprised because he explained it yesterday--to the narcotic fuzzy-head patient that looks exactly like Mary--when she was totally out of it--Duh!  I was pleased that she was aware enough to realize that she was doped up and should not make such a key decision.   
  
The ramble of oncology residents came through today and confirmed that they don't know. The results from the two liters of fluid have not come back for a cancer confirmation. 


Tom E (Cretin High School classmate) dropped in this morning and MaryR dropped in this afternoon.  MaryR finished work, came for a visit at the hospital, is now heading home and will feed our dogs on the way. Thanks to both of you for stopping in.