An elevated white blood cell count is an indication that the body is fighting off an infection. Faina's numbers continue to call for attention and she is getting regular doses of antibiotics. This morning Dr. Cunningham removed a few of the staples from the incision, described the site as "soupy," absorbed some of the moisture with gauze and cotton swabs, packed in one piece of gauze (pointing out to the two students he had in tow that this will lower the chance of leaving something behind), and covered the now open wound.
Earlier in the day, Dr. Schulick visited telling Faina that it will take time for her intestines to get active again. He pointed out that at this point she has had nine weeks of aggressive chemotherapy and two surgeries. This is going to take some time.
She is still seriously uncomfortable and not sleeping well at night. Despite that, she looks well, takes everything in stride, and enjoyed reading the stack of cards I brought in of wishes for a speedy recovery, admiration, and encouragement.
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