Today's procedure went well. A bronchoscopy is a tube with a camera sent down the airways, they can look around, do a bit of lavage [washing] or take biopsies. With the extreme fatigue that Emily has experienced the last two weeks came concern of rejection. Monitoring for signs of rejection is the primary reason for staying in Seattle. This doesn't seem very likely at the moment because her breathing tests and other vitals remain excellent, but this is a time of great caution. A dozen tiny samples were taken from within the lungs and the lab work was done very fast. We got a call right at 5 pm and they told us that there were no signs of rejection.
Whew and wahoo ! A great relief. Now there will be a wait to see if lab turns up any signs of infections. The lungs looked great. Emily's theory of a long slow virus seems to be the most likely answer. So lots of sleep and rest for the next days.
Phew, glad things are still going smoothly. Feel better soon, Emily!
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief! I hope you'll soon be feeling better Emily, Gina is really lookking forward to seeing you.
ReplyDeleteAnd Keith, at your age maybe you should start writing things down!!!
Love ya all,
Nita
Hi Emily, Peg and Keith,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine visit today. Love your new, albeit, temporary, digs. I realized, after hearing the conversation about pictures, that for some unexplained, internetish-technicky reason, I wasn't seeing any pictures. With much digital denial and analogical clinging, I have finally figured out how to see the pictures. One small leap for techno-kind, one giant leap for me.
Great news. THanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteHi Monfort's, Just a quick note we are so happy that all is going so well sand don't know if you have heard from Darby but she is going to be in San Marcos most west and north part of Honduras. She has no charger for her computer but you should hear from her after she gets the one i have. She is well and happy and said to say Hi. Talk to you soon.. XXOO Gay
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