Monday, March 3, 2008

Update 3/3/08 3 p.m.



Today Tom went in and had a filter placed in his vena cava. This filter will catch any clots that break free and capture them before going to the lungs which would result in a pulmonary embolism (very bad event). Since Tom has blood clots in his leg and cannot be on Coumadin for a while this was a necessary precaution. Here is a picture of the filter. I thought it would be like a screen but actually it is like a relaxed daddy longlegs. All this is done through a small incision in his groin area.

It was out patient and we are now home and he is (supposedly) resting. He will be at work tomorrow.

Love Theresa
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Tom and Theresa,

    You know we love you guys and you have not left our prayer list. Be strong and take comfort from the fact that friends are praying.

    For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil,to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11

    Big Hugs...
    Donna Fink

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  2. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    Thinking of you... sending all positive thoughts!!
    Jill, Cat, and Adriana

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  3. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Hey T: We're here for you guys and sending good, healing thoughts your way!

    Penny

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  4. BruceMarch 3, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    Theresa,

    Please know that you are both in Jen and my thoughts and prayers. We know that Tom is strong upbeat and will pull through like the champ that his is. Please do not hesitate to call if you need anything at all, and keep us updated on when we can come visit.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    Hey, Theresa.
    Glad today's procedure went well.
    It was good to see both Tom and you on Sunday.
    Wendy

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  6. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Michele and I will be praying for Tom and for Theresa to stay like your name. Sister you need to make sure that you let us know anything you or Tom need. So in other words we will just come over and bring something anyway...lol
    In Christ,
    Craig and Michele

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  7. UnknownMarch 4, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    So happy to hear today went well! Thinking of you both constantly.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    Theresa,
    It's been a long time since I've seen you. You will be in my thoughts daily. I'm sending lots of love, good wishes and positive vibrations your way!
    Stay strong you Strongs!
    Best Wishes,
    Cindy Finney (Fincke)

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  9. UnknownMarch 4, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    Hi Tom and Theresa,

    I will certainly be praying for both of you. Stay focused, stay positive, and most of all, stay strong!

    Love and hugs from Norway,

    Susan

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  10. AnonymousMarch 8, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    Hey Tom and Theresa,
    Please know you are in my thoughts right now. Tom, I know you'll pull thru. Theresa, thanks for taking such good care of my brother. Love you both,
    --Chris Hughes

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