If anyone knows the direct number to "The Universe," can you please pass it along? Dad found himself in the Lakeside Hospital ER late last night for confirmed blood clots in his lung (fancy term is pulmonary embolism); and this morning they found the culprit in his lower left leg as well. We'd all like to send a message to The Universe that we've had enough, thank you. Dad and Mom (and Tracy) pretty much are wrapping up on their West Omaha Urgent Care and ER tour, finally settling in on Lakeside as the best. No more research is needed, thank you. :)
He's going to be spending five full days (at least) in the hospital while they get rid of the clots. The nurse likely broke quite a few rules today when she allowed him to shave with a fresh razor after all the heparin and blood thinners they are pumping into him. Thankfully he had a steady hand. The oncologists have stopped by (which is a bit unusual, at least based on what we're used to), and Dr. Silverberg even brought Dad two packages of cookies: one from Dr. Hsu (radiation oncologist) and a package of Fig Newton's from himself.
The other part of the primary team in Minnesota (Drs. Lachance and Lee) have been consulted and all agree on the plan of action. Next week Dad will get the "mapping" CT for the final step in treatment planning; and while a setback, this five days in the hospital will only push treatment by a few days.
More updates as I get them from Omaha. . .
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