Wednesday, July 8, 2009

We have "gooder" news tonight! The RNA came in and the MUGA test is scheduled for Friday morning! Now we don't have to come back for it next week. And, the person who was in line in front of Bill has "tested out" which means he is not qualified for the study. Soooo, if all of Bill's tests are good, he's in. Our nurse told us that it will take a full 7 days to get all of the test results so we know we won't come back next week, but it could be the week after.

It was a very long day again today. We didn't have to be there until noon, but the tests were delayed, of course. Bill could not eat this morning according to Nicole, the nurse, but the guys in the lab said he could have had breakfast this morning! As soon as they were done they sent him to get some food. The Big Mac was gone in about 10 minutes! We didn't leave the hospital until 6:30 and we're too tired to go get something to eat. Bill has his holter monitor and he feels like a pin cushion from the IVs. So, I'm going to order online from room service. It's not here in the hotel but an online service. We'll have to see how it goes.

It's going to be strange to have a free day tomorrow. Don't know what we'll do, if anything. Swimming is out because of the monitor and I don't know if we'll venture out. The traffic here is wild! But, who knows. After a good night's sleep we may be ready for anything.

Hope all of you have had a good day!

4 comments:

  1. That is gooder news!! What is the MUGA test? Does it consist of mapping his heart? Once his heart is mapped what happens next? Have a restful evening. Later Phillis

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  2. Carolyn
    that is gooder news!! so GLAD to here that. Hope you can find a store so you can get some supplies. see you when you get home.

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  3. Phillis, yes the MUGA test is where they map the heart. After it is mapped they go over all of the results and then yes/no he qualifies or not.

    Carolyn, we've found 1 little store close that had a few things but not much. There's a Luby's Cafeteria nearby but it closes at 8 pm!

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  4. hey you are doing good keeping us informed! keep thinking about you guys hope you have a little fun of some kind tomorrow ! Hope all goes well! Shirl

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