Had our weekly visit at the Parkview Ortho this morning. Hemoglobin is lower than last time at 9.5, but not low enough to warrant a transfusion. Her blood pressure is low (80/44). Did not get the rest of the blood work totals yet. We will be going back to Parkview @ 6:30 am Tuesday to get a catheter put in and drain fluid off her abdomen. (probably be there till mid-afternoon) Since her last paracentisis, she has regained all the fluid plus about 12 pounds more! With the catheter, she will be able to 'self-drain' at home. We will be getting instruction on how to care/drain from a visiting nurse and maybe some type of home care for Cathy. Please pray that the procedure will go well and that she will be able to get this fluid off as it is making her very uncomfortable and causing back pain issues. Thank you for all your prayers and support throughout 2013. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year!

Mike