Joy continues to struggle (showing some improvement). We almost lost her Wednesday night (Doctors words, not mine).
She had AFIB yesterday morning (131-152 heart rate) but a combination of meds brought heart rate back to normal. Awaiting results of several tests that she had early this morning (between midnight and 2 AM) checking for PE (blood clots) which "may" have triggered AFIB. (Tests were negative and no obvious blood clots). Mobility is crucial and pain issues plus the AFIB have limited her desire (marked improvement today with walking). A little crackle in her lungs is present and should go away with mobility as well as O2 decline ( showing some improvement). She has been terribly disoriented (medicines) but improved sufficient for me to leave about 3AM today (showing improvement today). Very, very weak. Will see what tomorrow brings.
MRI did not show any new fractures but reveals several protruding disks which may account for her back pain. (Specialist has isolated area of concern and may be able to resolve with epidural at a future date when pain from stomach surgery has subsided).
She is on clear diet (now full liquid) and finally taking some (all) meds orally. Nausea is a constant but dry heaves have not returned but she is eating very little so we will wait and see.
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Joy and Wayne,
Sorry I've not written for so long. I quit my job in September and have gone full time into my private practice and I've been swamped!!
Glad to hear that you are in good hands. Sorry that you are having so many complications. I'll keep you both on my Intensive Prayer List.
Daughter, Jamie, is in Uganda teaching a photography course. When she is done she will go to northern Uganda to photograph a blitz by a wad (not sure how many) of surgeons who are now able to get to the victims of war who need surgeries. They are doing a non-stop two-week blitz of assessment and immediate surgery of people who have been wounded by war (landmines, explosions, etc.). What dedicated doctors!
Hope you are feeling better each day.
Hugs,
Jackie Wilson Rose
P.S. "Vote early. And often." Spoken like a true Dailey Chicagoan!! :-)
Dear Joy and Wayne
We hope that Joy is doing much better since Fridays posting.
Our prayers are for the surgery to have been succesful and provide an end to the pain and nausea and other debilitating problems that Joy has been fighting.
We have faith that Joy will get past this and start feeling better and not have any more set backs.
We are also praying that Wayne will remain healthy and well.
Love Kitty and Bill
Dear all,
What an ordeal you are experiencing. You know we've had you in our prayers. We'll get busy and pray up some more. Joy, we really hope you're feeling better soon-- you've suffered enough! Wayne, make sure you're taking care of yourself. This has to be ultra-stressful for you too. Things will get better!! Take care and thanks for keeping us posted.
Love to all,
Steve & Trina
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