Saturday had a return to Jackson North due to development of Ascites.
Ascites is fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity, caused by fluid leaks from the surface of the liver. Dennis's symptoms of ascites include a distended abdominal cavity, which causes discomfort and shortness of breath. This has also affected Dennis's appetite due to the pressure from the abdomen on the stomach. CT scans and blood work at the hospital confirmed the diagnosis. Dr. Gulec stated that Dennis's liver is swollen and the blood flow through the liver is restricted and causing the ascites.
Dennis received IV medications and diuretics in the hospital to relieve symptoms and to prevent further progression. We were discharged on Sunday morning and Dennis is resting today. He will continue medications at home and will have a follow up appointment on Thursday.
It will be 4 weeks until we will take scans to see what benefits we have gained through the microspheres. Scans are scheduled for May 22 and we will meet with Dr. Gulec the following week once results are available.
Hopefully we'll enjoy a "quiet" week.
What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?
~Dr. Robert Schuller
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