Waiting...or Not?

I had my appointment with Dr. Abrass today. He worried the trip had been unnecessary since my bilirubin levels were too high and there is really nothing he can do yet. That left David and I with the question of “What do we do now?” He advised us that I just have to wait. He wanted me to see how things went over the next 3 weeks then call the center in San Francisco. “Wait” was really not what we wanted to hear. He did prescribe the pain patch so I hope that helps me get more comfortable.

We made the trip home pondering the immediate future. Just as we pulled into the garage, I got a call from San Francisco. They had weighed the risks of more procedures against waiting to see if the bilirubin levels will eventually come down. Dr. Warren now recommends action. Despite the high possibility of complications and the pain involved, they want to put in a third stent on Monday. I would be able to come home again on Tuesday if all goes well. I will get a call tomorrow to let me know what time they want me there on Monday.

David and I are now balancing the positives and negatives of proceeding down this path. We have some sincere praying to do and major decisions to make over the weekend.