Fellow friends, family, and concerned. We just finished meeting with Bethani's liver team of Doctors. We have a variety of news to give you today. First let me thank you again for all you prayer and response to this blog as it has been a great source of encouragement for Bethani, myself, and the fam.
Yesterday was a big day for Bethani in that she experienced a liver biopsy as well as a lung draining procedure. If you would like the name of the procedure it goes something like this (lksdalfoi*%4) =). J/K I will just have to translate into the normal guy terms. Anyway they were able to drain a liter of fluid from her lung which has allowed her to breath some what easier. The new pain med is making her tired but appears to be easier on the stomach so this might be a peace of the puzzle we have been waiting for.
Today's news:
First we have good news in that her liver numbers from her lab report are trending down all except for one. The treatment that they started yesterday for rejection is already taking affect but will continue until her numbers are back to normal.
Second the biopsy results are back and are showing moderate rejection and a bile duct problem. So this is not exactly the news we where hoping for today. To get a better look at what is going on with her bile duct they will be testing her later today with a stomach camera. This will kill 2 birds with one stone, by allowing them to see if there is anything going on in her stomach (nausea) as well as in the bile duct. The Doctors have again reassured us that even a bile duct draining problem is an easy fix with a stint.
Despite the 3 main issues looming, (nausea, rejection, and the bile duct) we want you to know they are very treatable and even common. However, it has still caused Bethani and I to be uneasy. Please pray the Docs get her nausea under control with the correct medicine and dosage and pray for a measure of peace to surround us in this anxious time. We feel like we are hitting another bump in the road so this is definately not easy for us here.
Finally one last bit of information, they are going to insert a small feeding tube for nutrition. This is not good news for us but because she has not been able to eat they need to get nutrition in her somehow. She has been fighting to keep food down over the past couple of weeks and really hasn't done that well. so once this nausea gets under control we can feed her.
Dependant on your prayer,
Brian, Bethani, & Wyatt
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I'm gonna say it.
That popst gives me a GREAT sense of God's hand in this.
Honest and for true.
-R
I know how to spell, people. Just put down the spell-checker and back away, slowly.
-R
hey you two :)
thank you for the update....even though there is a lot going on it sounds like the docs have a good handle on everything. hang in there! we are always praying and we love you both very much!
gotta go bethany is throwing a classic bethy fit :)
naomi~
You can count on us for continued prayer. Thanks for the update.
Still looking for a way to donate calories to Bethani. Is there a paypal for calories?
Patrick & Holly Garrett
Brian-
Thanks for the update. We just wanted to let you know that you, Beth and the family are in our prayers daily. Just keep holding on to Jesus.
Sincerely,
Josh and Candace Tredway
Bri - Thanks for the update. We are praying for you guys and our entire church is as well. We love you both and can't wait to see you all three of you around Christmas.
Doug
Brian & All the Family,
Thanks for posting these updates. It helps direct our prayers.
You are all in our prayers.
Kristie
hey guy's, you three are precious to us and are alway's in our prayers! Just hang in there, God's on deck and He never fails:)
:)Our love The Williamson Family
Brian (& Bethany),
Thanks for the updates. We will continue to lift you all up in prayer. God is working this out....keep believing and holding on by faith!!
Jason & Nicole (Ethan & Lance) Gorham
Stockton CLC
Thank you for all the updates!! Our family is still continually thinking of you and praying for you all.
Bethani...sorry I missed you Saturday. I sure miss you all!!
I know that God is in control. It's good to know specifics when I pray for you. Thanks for the details.
I love you always!!
I am glad the lksdalfoi*%4 procedure went relatively good. Our prayers are with ya all.
Love The Grogans
First let me say for both Rebecca and I "Praise God for all the wonderful things he has done and IS doing!!!"
Second I have some amazing encouragement for you!!!
Let me help explain how much of an awesome thing this is. When my father had his liver transplant in 1996, they told him what the true problem was Liver Bile Duct Disease. They also said if he hadnt have received his new liver he would have not lived for 60 more days, as Liver Bile Duct Disease is immpossible to diagnose without a biopsy. So here is what I am saying...
Without the "Accute Rejectection" that Bethani is facing, doctors would never had done the biopsy, thus never found the Liver Bile Duct Disease which ultimately could have been fatal.
God's ways are above our ways, and his thoughts are not our thoughts.
I have been exactly where you are, and know that it is not easy, but please be encouraged knowing Gods Hand is in the midst of every situation you face.
May God continue to Bless you and your family.
Josh, Rebecca, and Mikey Bayne
Brian, Bethani, and Wyatt, you are in our prayers daily! praying for healing and quick recovery!!
God Bless!
Rose and family
Still praying and believing!
GOD IS ABLE!!!!!
The Demyan's
Hi Brian & Bethani!
I am thinking of you and praying for you. Keep your chins up. God is with you.
Love you!! Can't wait to see that baby boy in the summer at the family reunion.
Shren
You are often in our prayers. God's grace IS sufficient.
Clayton & Janiver Brown and family
We missed seeing you at the Christmas banquet tonight. We got a little more of an update from Saprina after the banquet and she was worried and upset. So we all gathered around her and prayed for you.
I'm so happy you will be getting some much needed Reno lovin on Monday.I really hope you will be home for Christmas. But if not, Rich and I will give you a call when we come over the hill next weekend.
Love & prayers ~Rich & Crystal
By the way, if you want to know why I'm up at 1 in the morning it's because we're at Tom & Naomis. I'm trying to drag Rich away from the playstation. We wish you were here. We love you!
Your girls,
Crystal and Naomi
I'm so glad to know that this blog was up here. I grew up in the UPC church of Chico, and have known Bethani for a long time. I hope all is well and continues to go well.
we will continue to pray here in Brownwood TX for you all. Thanks for the updates.
McNeelys
Bethani, Brian and Family,
You will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers daily! The wonders of God will never cease to amaze me! Prayer does work!!! I'll step out on a limb and put my Pastor on the spot (Hee, Hee. Love you Pastor Allard!!) by saying I fully expect the Roam family to be preaching a revival at our church sometime in 2008. I can't wait to shout the victory with you all for Bethani's healing!!
Much Love and Prayers!
Karry Espinoza
Brian, Bethani and wyatt....We love you and you are continuously in our thoughts and prayers!
Paul and lori Criss
Brian and Bethank, We are surrounding you with prayer and the peace that comes with knowing God is always in control. Love, Aunt Cheryl and Uncle George and Laura
Bethani,
Hang in there girl!
I continue to think of you and your family daily!
Lots of love and prayers,
Jen Payne
Continued prayers are going up for you all. God is able!
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