Things are looking up~

 

Dr. Reese's plan of care helped tremendously! I am finally feeling much better. Thank you Dr. Reese for your healing hands and knowledge, for listening and, always taking such good care of me! I am so fortunate to have such an awesome physician! I know I was hyper-verbal at my visit! And had to sing you my "love my doctor" song and tell all my stories...you and your staff are so calm, patient and kind...Sorry I turned my visit into a "social event" but I was feeling so much better and my worries had gone to the wayside. I was in a celebration mode...Thanks to you!

My Dr. friend "Dr. Dennis" had a theory that the reason I couldn't "pee" was because the necrotic tumor was producing toxins which stimulated a hormone called ADH (anti-diuretic hormone). He explained it all to me on the cellular level and is much more complicated than I describe...Thank you too Dr. Dennis and Robin for your friendship, encouragement, healing and love.

I saw Dr. Kilgore on July 1st. What a treat! He remembered me and greeted me with a hug! He sat with me, pulled his stool next to my chair, held my hand and spoke with me as he looked me in the eye. He was amazed with how well I had done since my diagnosis 3 years ago. He gave me a thorough examination and accepted me back as his patient! He listened, encouraged, wrote down every detail. He is now in the process of obtaining all my records and after he reviews them I will be scheduled for a return visit and a plan of care will be established. I am so thankful that he is back in Knoxville! Dr. Kilgore is also an amazing physician. I asked him if we could just do surgery to remove the necrotic lesion in my right lower abdomen. "If it offends thee, cut it out!" He said the risks may out weigh the benefits if it is close to blood vessels. After he reviews the PET/CT he'll be able to determine if it would be a feasible option.

Thankful that things are better and that I have such a wonderful group of Doctors taking care of me. Thankful too for my wonderful husband and family who encourage and love me without faulter...