Well, sew my head to the carpet! The procedure to remove the kink in the tube was brief and productive. The tube flushes as designed and they will begin overnight tube feedings tonight. Thanks to an imaginative resident and convincing the interventional radiologist, correcting this problem by inserting a wire through the tube is a first for Duke!
Stomach pain continues but showing signs of progress. She has five incisions in that area so it makes sense that she should have some pain but this has been a little more intense than anticipated.
Rejection IV medication is complete, the low white blood cell count has been treated for now and if feeding goes as planned tonight, plans are for discharge tomorrow (Friday). We plan to hang out here for a couple days just to better ensure that all the pieces are working prior to heading home. Besides, she is not looking forward to the 900 mile trip in the family truckster on the day that she is discharged.
Maybe, possibly, hopefully Joy is making some progress.
4 comments:
Joy,
You are the most courageous woman I know! Thank you for being brave enough to keep making the difficult decisions and continuing the fight. I know in my heart there is a very special little angel cheering you on from heaven while I cheer you on and pray here on earth. Joe and I love you very much and will never stop praying for you.
Love, Teri
Dear Joy and Wayne
We are very thankful that the feeding tube was cleared using the wire technique as described. I have cleared small plastic water lines this way so it seemed to me to be a practical approach that the resident came up with.
We are excited to hear that discharge is possible on Friday. Pain control and infection control must be working to even consider discharge in a day. We look forward to your safe and uneventful return home.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Kitty and Bill
Once again, Thank You, God!
Joy & Wayne,
That sure sounds like progress to us! But just where exactly do they sew heads to the carpet? We've got our fingers crossed. Hope you two are on your way home soon. Have a safe trip. Joy, hope you're feeling more comfortable.
Love to all,
Steve & Trina
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