Yay for good doctors!

Mom wasn't well overnight. She was very uncomfortable, with a lot of pain and this morning she started vomiting. Typical symptoms for a bowel obstruction. So the nurse came this morning and checked Mom over. She recommended Mom go into Exeter hospital. I happened to be coming here this morning, so I went with Mom, along with Aunt Wilma and Dad (yes, Mom has an entourage).

The staff at the hospital took very good care of Mom. They right away got a bed for Mom. She had an xray, which showed a partial bowel obstruction. Mom's stomach was very distended, and we felt she needed another draining of the fluid (paracentesis). Thankfully, an oncologist from London was on call at the hospital, and he was able to do this right away, without a long bumpy trip to London. With a minimum of discomfort, he took 4.3 liters of fluid out of her abdomen. Mom is feeling a lot better now. We also found out that this doctor is in every Thursday, so that gives Mom some security to know she can see this doctor locally, without always going to London.

At first we thought Mom would have to stay overnight in the hospital, but the doctor said Mom was fine to go home. He adjusted some of Mom's meds, but let her come home this afternoon. Mom has a hospital bed at home now to keep her comfortable at night. When her tummy is full of fluid, it is a little harder to breathe, so the hospital bed elevates her head and helps her sleep better.

So we're thankful for great care at the hospital. Mom is tired now but we are hoping she will have a better night tonight. Thanks for your ongoing prayers.

Below are some pictures of Mom's sisters canning beans last week. I had called that day to say hi but it was too noisy to actually talk to Mom. Those sisters of hers are noisy with their giggling and cackling. :) I do have great aunts. They canned lots of beans that day, which Mom can eat.