Update on my dad!

My dad had his thoracentesis today.  The procedure itself went great, however there were a couple unexpected findings.  Number 1:  His INR (clotting time in blood) is a little elevated for unknown reason.  Number 2: When the doctor drained the fluid around his lung, he was expecting clear fluid, instead he drained 250ml of puss (or as they call it pleural puss)!!!  NOT what they were expecting!!! I know gross, TMI.  They sent this off for multiple cultures and tests.  When they finished, the doctor got on the phone with my dad's oncologist and told him his findings.  They decided to let my dad go home and wait for the results to come back before they do further treatment, as my dad did not have a fever or other concerning symptoms today.  If they decided to do something, they would have put a chest tube in and admitted him to the hospital!  As the nurse said he was a 1/2 step from finding himself admitted.  HOWEVER, if he has a temp we have to call and he will be admitted.  MY DAD DOES NOT WANT THIS!!!! He has had 2-3 fevers the past 6-7 months, but thought it was something he picked up from me because I had been sick around these times.  It was most likely from this.  WHICH means he has had this sitting around his lung for at least 6-8 months or even since he had his major surgery a year ago!!  His past xrays/ct scans showed fluid around his lung this past year!! All I can say is that God was protecting him!!!  All my dad has been saying is "THANK YOU JESUS for watching over me and protecting me"  I think everyone was stunned by this especially because when other patients have had this, they were very very ill!!!  Now his health hasn't been very well, but this explains why!!! My dad says he felt immediate relief after and is feeling better.  Tomorrow he can celebrate his birthday and Thank God for healing him and watching over him!  We are all thankful!!! Jesus and Dr. Larson rock!!!  Thank you all for your prayers and continued prayers!! Love you all!

I'm glad he is feeling better after the procedure. I pray that the results of the test of the fluid come back okay. Give him big hugs from all of us.  Big hugs to you! Lori

Amen!!     May God continue to bless and hold your dad--and family--in the palm of His hand. My prayers for you guys is ongoing. ((HUG)) **SUE**

Glad to hear that you father is feeling better. I will continue to keep him in our prayers. Take care.

THank you for the update!  Your poor dad!  Ewww and ouchie!  Prayers still headed your way!!!

It good to hear that they were able to remove the nasty stuff from around his lungs and that he is now feeling better.  I hope your dad has a great birthday and has many more.

I will continue to keep him in my prayers. I pray they can  fix  the problem easily.     You be sure that you are taking good care of yourself too! Please keep us updated...thanks. Hugs  connie d

Wow - that sounds pretty major, Lucy!  I can only imagine how much better he must feel to have that gunk out of his system!  Now, to pray that it wasn't serious gunk.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! And OT?  I LOVE ELF!!!!  I know a lot of people think its the stupidest movie ever, but I LOVE IT!!!  That belch?  God, I pee myself every time, even tho I know it's coming!!!  HA!  And the singing in the shower scene?  How sweet is that?  You are the avatar wizard, Lucy. Doing coffee this Saturday?

Thank goodness he's feeling better!!!  And I'll keep you and your family in my prayers that the fluid comes back okay!!!

XXOO

Lucy....all I can say is.....AMEN!  and I pray the Lord continues to watch over him and bring him back to complete health!