Monday
My mom was ommitted to the hospital on Monday. Her wound is infected and she needs help in fighting this infection.
The nurses were amazed that my mother was even concious because her blood count is so low. She was given two units of blood in order to bring her count up to where she would be able to fight the infection in her chest. Then, she was given a unit of potasium because of her irregular heart-beat. Her wound has grown in size, and the cleansing method used is peroxcide, then gauze is covered in a bleach-like substance and placed INSIDE the HOLE in her body (the radiation, biopsy and chemo have burned a hole in her that is now infected).

Tuesday
My mother was given another unit of blood, as well as another unit of potasium. She has been given potasium pills, antibiotics as well as painkillers and zoloft.
The wound has grown larger and is still filled with infection. The bleach (as well as the radiation- and tape they apply the bandage with) has made my mom's skin around her wound irritated and tender. At times, when the tape is removed, pieces of her skin come off. The pain she experiences when they clean her wound (which is now the size of a half-dollar, and is about 2 inches deep) makes her body shake. It is difficult to watch her in such pain.
My mother may be released today, however the Dr. is trying to find her homecare so that her wound will be cleaned by a professional. My mom wants to come home so badly, that she has asked my sister and I to clean her wound. Reluctantly, we agreed- as how selfish of us not to clean her wound because of what we feel- this is imparative for my mothers survival. I am going to visit my mom shortly, and see if a homecare person was found so that my mom may be released, if not my sister and I will assist if allowed.

She must first fight off this infection, her wound must heal so that she may continue with chemo treatment so that the cancer does not begin to spread.

Please- keep sending strong, healing thoughts her way.