Saddlemomma Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 :grouphug: Sorry I didn't see this earlier, but prayers have been sent and will continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 :grouphug: Prayers and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Oh, my word!! Please make sure she has a wound care specialist seeing her, as well as her regular MD. Large wounds like that can be very tricky. Prayers that she'll recover quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Well, I had originally typed out this long response and then I accidentally deleted it. Great. Just a quick update. She's in good spirits and he sugar is improving. It was 157 tonight and although that is still high, it's an improvement of 100 from yesterday. Her pain is being managed well and she's comfortable. The only real issue that she had today was inability to keep anything on her stomach. They have her on a liquid diet and even that is not staying down. So they said that they will get her in to see a GI specialist in the morning. Thank you all so much for your continued prayers. It really, truly means a lot to us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Still praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks for posting another update, Cori -- I'm still praying for your sister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Praying for your sister, and for diligent nurses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I am still praying for your sister. How is she doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 I am still praying for your sister. How is she doing? Thank you so much for this! She is still in the hospital. I came home on Sunday and switched places with my Mom so that we could try to get some schoolwork done here. Her diabetes is under control, as is her wound which is actually healing a lot nicer than we expected. However, her kidneys are now giving her a terrible time. So we are waiting that out, and hoping for the best. There's not a lot that the doctors can do for her kidneys, so it's basically a waiting game. She says that she feels fine, although she is still struggling with keeping any food down. At this point, it's mainly her kidney function and her personal spirit that are struggling the most. If anyone would like to see her wound, here are some links to photos. The wound is not nearly as bad as how it had originally been described to me over the telephone. The black that you see there is a sponge, and the tube is a pump. You can definitely see the amount of healing that she's already had. Warning, these photos may disturb some. Viewer discretion. Taken the day after surgery - http://i56.tinypic.com/egbjoy.jpg Taken yesterday - http://i51.tinypic.com/2rf8t9c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Bless her heart! That's a big wound! I'm glad they're able to control her diabetes and the wound seems to be healing. I will keep her in my prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks so much for the update. So glad it is healing well! I will keep her in my prayers for a continued good recovery, as well as for her kidneys. Bless you both! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 yikes! That is a HUGE wound! Your poor sister!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That wound is impressive! I'm glad it's healing well. Praying for the kidneys so she can get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 JUst found this thread. I will be praying for your sister, Cori. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thank you so much for this! She is still in the hospital. I came home on Sunday and switched places with my Mom so that we could try to get some schoolwork done here. Her diabetes is under control, as is her wound which is actually healing a lot nicer than we expected. However, her kidneys are now giving her a terrible time. So we are waiting that out, and hoping for the best. There's not a lot that the doctors can do for her kidneys, so it's basically a waiting game. She says that she feels fine, although she is still struggling with keeping any food down. At this point, it's mainly her kidney function and her personal spirit that are struggling the most. If anyone would like to see her wound, here are some links to photos. The wound is not nearly as bad as how it had originally been described to me over the telephone. The black that you see there is a sponge, and the tube is a pump. You can definitely see the amount of healing that she's already had. Warning, these photos may disturb some. Viewer discretion. Taken the day after surgery - http://i56.tinypic.com/egbjoy.jpg Taken yesterday - http://i51.tinypic.com/2rf8t9c.jpg I'm glad she's healing up... those pictures are impressive! Nausea and vomiting are a symptom of kidney problems, that's probably why she's struggling with that. Praying the kidney's kick in soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeritasMama Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Prayers for your sister and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I just saw this, Cori. :grouphug: Praying for healing for Melanie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Prayers for your sister :grouphug: and prayers for you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 I just got a call about an hour ago. She's coming home! She should be here at some point this evening. Her creatinine levels with her kidneys are still elevated but there's not much more they can do for them at this point. She will begin home healthcare and outpatient therapy for it next week. Thank you all for your prayers, well wishes, and positive thoughts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yay!!!!!! I've been praying every morning faithfully!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 So glad she is better!!! Tell her congratulations on her marvelous healing. Thank God she came through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for the update. Will continue to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I just got a call about an hour ago. She's coming home! She should be here at some point this evening. Her creatinine levels with her kidneys are still elevated but there's not much more they can do for them at this point. She will begin home healthcare and outpatient therapy for it next week. Thank you all for your prayers, well wishes, and positive thoughts!!! Yay! So glad she's coming home. Thanks for updating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 What good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracesteacher Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 how is she your sister? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 hoping your sister is adjusting well to being home. let us know when you can :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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