About a week ago Sandy had very low hemoglobin caused by varices, which are enlarged blood vessels. They are not uncommon when the blood flow to the liver is restricted, as has been the case for quite some time due to the tumor(s). Several of the varices were banded (procedure to stop and/or prevent rupture), and we thought/hoped we were done with that. However, yesterday morning Sandy's levels were very low again, there was evidence of some internal bleeding, and she was admitted to Wesley. Several of the new varices were banded, stopping the bleeding, and she is being monitored for a few days to make sure everything is ok.
While she is glad she was able to teach on the first day of classes, which was Wednesday, she is very disappointed to not be in the classroom today. Everything feels like a last - it's the last time she'll teach this particular lesson, and she isn't able to be there. In addition to that disappointment, she is very tired. Her doctor has changed the medicine to help her quality of sleep, and it's taking awhile to get it all straightened out.
Please pray for healing, encouragement, proper blood pressure and flow in her blood vessels, and for wisdom for the doctors.
Melissa, Pattie Speer here. I'd love to get in touch with your mom. I'd gotten her number from Griff, but it didn't work. You or she can contact me at 316-619-4991 or Pattiespeer@gmail.com
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