Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Biopsy results

Biopsy results showed healing taking place in the "tubes" of the kidney and just a little scar tissue. The filtering part of the kidney was not inflamed. The doctor did not think Andrea would be on long-term dialysis. Since there is swelling in her legs/ankles, he thinks it is blood vessels leaking fluid. This is just one of the many specific details of figuring out how to help Andrea get well. She is still exercising as much as she can, trying to gain strength to sit up and maintain balance.
The fun part is that she did get to see Zeus over the Easter weekend and Mary's new French bulldog puppy.
We appreciate your prayers as we pray for your families, too.

8 comments:

carolyn said...

That has to be great news about the kidneys. So glad to hear it. And I am happy you got to see Zeus and the frenchie. Annie has a frenchie -- her name is Apple and Frosty and I just love her -- so much personality. Keep making progress sweet girl.
Love you and lots of prayers,
Carolyn

Raven Dreibelbis said...

Great news! Glad to hear you're making progress. Love you!!!!

-Rave

Anonymous said...

Happy 2 days after Easter!! We are thanking God for good news about the kidneys and doctors who are using their skills to help each day have more promise! We are for you, gal!! How it thrills our hearts to read this blog site and hear continuing good news. Probably not fast enough for you, but still progress! We are praying daily for you!! And we love you!! Gay & Doug

Thailand Tracey said...

Yeah! So glad to hear the good news concerning the kidneys...also glad you got to see the puppies. We think their unconditional love is the very best comfort and medicine. Praying the week will continue to bring improvement.
Love you,
Tracey and Sam

Anonymous said...

Andrea,

I am so glad to hear that your kidneys are healing. I will be in Houston in a couple of weeks, so if you are up to dealing with me for a little bit, I would love to come see you.

Love ya,

Michelle Meyer

Erin Hall said...

Yea for your kidneys!! I am so proud of you for your amazing strength! We are continuing our prayers for you.
Love you Dre!
Erin

Patricia said...

Andrea, I am so glad to hear that your kidneys are healing. I will be in Houston in a couple of weeks, so if you are up to dealing with me for a little bit, I would love to come see you. Love ya, Michelle Meyer

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