Test results

David and I were back into the oncologist's office today for results on the bile duct tests. There is an obstruction of my bile ducts. That was not really news to us because I am very yellow, as the doctor was quick to point out. The doctor said it's not necessarily cancer, but it needs to be taken care of so the bile can drain. My jaundice level actually doubled in one week, which is not good, but we still haven't identified a primary cancer yet.

To solve the bile drainage problem, tomorrow I am going into St. Mary's hospital to have a stent put in my side. I'm not going to lie, I'm a little scared about this. I check in at 11:00 and my appointment is at 12:00. After it's installed, I have a 4 1/2 hour recovery time, then I'll be released to go home. I'm not sure how bad it will hurt or how it will feel to have this tube in my side, but I will have pain meds. A nurse will come to my house on Saturday to check on how I'm doing, then next week I'll get a permanent stent. The good news about this is that my color should get better when the bile can finally drain. I have felt pretty sick, and I think when this little complication is taken care of, I will feel better.

I really need to thank you all for your concern and prayers. Really, everyone has been wonderful! The support of my family and friends means so much to me. It is nice to know that there are people cheering me on in this fight. Even people like the nurses and the insurance lady on the phone are bending over backwards to make this ordeal easier. Thank you so much!