Joy has experienced unusual shortness of breath and increased anxiety levels over the last several days and a Transplant Team doctor wanted us to bring her to clinic immediately for an unscheduled visit. Although most of her numbers are still reasonably satisfactory, she was symptomatic of undetermined issues and he quickly admitted her to the hospital. We do not feel these issues are directly related to her emergency visit last week especially we are seeing progress after that visit.
She presented with a couple issues that may have indicated blood clots or a pulmonary embolism however, I think by the end of today several tests have ruled those out and blood thinners should not be necessary at this time.
The surgical bronc / biopsy revealed significant narrowing and inflammation of her airways plus signs of possible infection or rejection but the cause or treatment for these will not be determined until later tomorrow after they receive the preliminary lab results. The narrowing of the airways is something new and they do not know the cause at this time. Further tests are scheduled tomorrow focusing on a "pocket" of fluid build up around her right lung. They cannot tell at this time what this represents and they may need to do a needle biopsy for an accurate diagnosis.
They introduced a couple new meds to help with anxiety and insomnia issues and Joy gladly welcomed the help. Now, we will see if she sleeps tonight!
So, we are glad they have validated some concerns that support her symptoms and are encouraged and confident this trip will produce results. Everything considered, this is only her second unscheduled re-admit since transplant which compares (I should not do that) favorably with most other patients especially during these first three plus months. We are hoping that these issues are identified and treated and not interfere with her scheduled surgery on the 31st. Nothing at this time indicates that it will.
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Hi Wayne & Joy,
It's always something! Hope Joy is feeling better soon. As you point out Wayne, Joy's done a pretty good job of staying out of the hospital. We're sure that trend will continue once she hurdles this latest speed bump. As always, thanks for keeping us posted. Please give Joy a squeeze for us.
Love to all,
Steve & Trina
Joy would not be Joy if she did not have a few bumps in the road. She has always hurdled them and moved on as she will this time. Please tell her the prayers are still going up.
Sharon
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