Not a small abscess, a Large One.......

Quick update. The CT scan showed that I have a 5cm x 25cm fluid filled pocket in my abdomen. For this reason they are going to put a drain in tomorrow am down in Interventional Radiology. They use the CT scan to help them see where they are going to place the drain in the right place. They will send some of the fluid to see if it is bacterial. This is almost getting ridiculous how many different complications I am having. Hopefully once the abcess is draining, my bowels will start to function better,

Some of you have asked about if I still have the NG tube in, yes, and they had to start another peripheral IV in my left arm. I feel like such a pincushion. The nurses are all giving me great care. It hurts to talk with this tube rubbing in the back of my throat. I have heard from many of you that have had the experience of an NG tube, you can relate to my discomfort.

I did have the unique experiece of seeing all three of my kids today. Stan was up with some more beautiful red carnations to rejuvenate the Christmas greens arrangement he gave me seems like a long time ago. Alden and Mary came by on their way to cut down their Christmas Tree. Mieke stopped by with two of her girl friends that were bridemaids. They were in town to see their new house.
Ross came by in between his two GRS concerts. He was getting quite the looks in his tuxedo. Probably the best dressed visitor this floor has seen in a while. It really is fun how EVERYONE smiles and comments on my IV pole Woody. I think everyone loves him.

I will let you know how the drain placement goes tomorrow. Stan needs to pick up one of his 96 yr old girlfriends for church tomorrow. He said he would come up in the am if I wanted him to. I said, no you
will be much more helpful doing a good deed.  Good night.....