More information has begun to trickle in. The skin histology has been identified as panniculitis -- which is essentially inflammation of the deep fatty layer of skin (adipose tissue). It identifies the location of the inflammation but not the cause. We're still waiting for the cultures. It does seem consistent with the pseudomonas and we're hoping that it will be identified as such.
I'm also going for an Indium Scan. What they did today was take out about 50cc of blood. They separated the white cells, treated them with radioactive indium, and then re-injected them into me. Tomorrow, I go for a scan which tracks the white cells which will, hopefully, go to the infection site or sites. They have still not been able to locate exactly where it is and I still have the pain in my upper right abdomen. The pain may or may not be infection related and could be just from the sheer size of my liver which has been described as "massive". Also, because I have already been on antibiotics for a few days, it may or may not work.
I didn't feel as well today as I had for the past few days. Just really tired. I did a couple of laps in the hall because I really don't want to lose whatever momentum I have with the PT. My feet, ankles and legs are still very swollen and they've been giving me diuretics for it.
I'm trying to stay positive and I thank you all for your help with that. I believe it's just a matter of time before I begin to feel more like myself and I'm trying to be patient.
Hi Leah, i was checking your blog every few hours to see if u had updated anything, i left my office at 5:30 and there was still no update as i am finishing my cooking for shabbos i said let me take a look again and see if anything has been update and sure enough u did- so thank u for updating i was a bit concernned, at least they identified the problem and u are on your way to recovory. My aunt chava was by you this week she said u are doing amazing and you look great and you are one specail person she cant stop talking about, all i can say is we are davening i know 40 woman did the hafrashat challah this week and with all the tefilos and mitzvas being done for your refuh shlima it will be in no time u will feel back to your self and back home.
ReplyDeleteRegards to your mom and Ilana.
Have a great shabbos!!!!
keep up the amazing work you are doing- and remember all of us are here for you with our tifilos.
With Love,
Leah Berg
Hi Leah, I know it must be very hard for you to be positive all the time, being on an emotional and physical roller coaster. So eat some chocolate and wipe your tears. I also know you're doing a good job with the situation at hand. I'm glad your pushing yourself to get out of bed even for a little while. All though it might be a struggle to walk, by the time you get back to your room you feel a small sense of accomplishment. Of course you're feeling tired. The medication and the infection are battling it out and your the punching bag. I'm praying that the infection will lose. I hope tomorrow's procedure works wonders. What can the doctor's do for your liver enlargement? Is the abdominal pain on the same side as your liver? Maybe you are having shadow or mirror pain. That's what happens to me. It hurts in one place but the problem is coming from somewhere else. Well then that's why my name is Buford. It is now 9:45 and I have to get something to eat so I may elevate myself to have the strength to say my tehillim for you. Be well my love, I'll check in on you tomorrow before shabbos. Always on my mind and in my heart, Love Buford xxx000xxx
ReplyDeleteMoonie...I am so sorry you aren't feeling any better yet!! At least some answers are coming in and hopefully the tests tomorrow will bring some more. Hang in there..remember I am thinking of you and loving you endlessly...
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Dear Leah
ReplyDeletenow is friday morning in israel and I beging "bishulim for shabat" i make chalote for "hafrashat chala " and pray for you refuha shelema God listen our "tefilot" and help you
love you, SHABT SHALOM HASHEM IMACH (God with you)
miriam and avner
Leah - Stay positive and don't let this thing get you down. You are such a special person. I continue to pray for you often. Keep us posted on any new updates.
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Marsha
Leah
ReplyDeleteYour deep inner strength and amazingly positive feelings will get you over this hurdle. Everyone you know and many you do not are praying for you daily. Keep smiling and know we all think about you all the time.
Love to your family; a very special group of gals and guys!
Good Shabbos
Sandye