It is difficult to write this blog without being terribly redundant, so I will do my best.
Nausea, headaches, limited O2. insulin up and down (low of 57---yikes) and just overall damn tired of being "sick" and not feeling well, represents the day. And it makes it worse knowing there is no light at the end of the tunnel SOON. No oncoming train, but just a long tunnel.
Best guess at this moment is that stomach acid reflux has caused or contributed to the inflamed airways and the sterile organized pneumonia (I can't define that one) and they are planning an endoscopy tomorrow morning. This is to further help diagnose her situation and also serves as a prerequisite to the Nissen (stomach wrap surgery). Her doctor plans to move that surgery up on the priority list with hopes that will alleviate many of her current problems. She has been taken off water and ice until that surgery is complete and proven successful. So, no food, no more water, no more ice chips and no more sugar-free hard candy until post surgery tests confirm she can tolerate liquids, purees, etc.
I have been told many, many times that you look forward to the blog and I want you all to know how much we look forward to your comments, cards, letters, emails and prayers. Thanks.
The Team is talking of release tomorrow, so we will wait and see but it doesn't make much difference, we are not going anywhere!
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2 comments:
Dad,
Let mom know that we all love her very much and we wish there was sommething we could do to make this easier for her. I can only imagine what this might be like...actually...no I can't imagine it at all. It is always hard to watch someone you love endure something so painful and difficult, especially when there isn't anything one can do to help ease any of this. Selfishly, I want my mother here with us...no matter what it takes to make that happen. I love you both!!
Caroline
No ice chips?? Those monsters!! I just can't imagine how difficult that alone must be for Joy. At least they're moving up the surgery. Let's hope that happens soon. Maybe going home will help you all feel like you're in a less hostile environment. We're hoping Joy's feeling better soon: football season is just around the corner, and we need to bet something on the OSU-PSU game. Instead of cash, maybe we should wager something to EAT-- maybe that'll give Joy some extra incentive to get better. Once day at a time...
Love ya,
Steve & Trina
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