Catwoman Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I’m so happy to hear that she is doing so well!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Just saw this and so happy that she's doing better. Even if you don't go up this weekend, I'd try and visit her in the near future. I think you'll feel much better if you see her and hug her in person. Will keep her in my prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 I am not sure they did the MRI. I talked to her sister at 10:30pm and they still hadn't done it. Then the nurse said it was crucial to have done it within a certain time frame after giving the medication, and they didn't do that, so we will see if they even do an MRI. She was moved to a regular room. Hopefully more healing today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Thanks for the update Dawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 hour ago, DawnM said: I am not sure they did the MRI. I talked to her sister at 10:30pm and they still hadn't done it. Then the nurse said it was crucial to have done it within a certain time frame after giving the medication, and they didn't do that, so we will see if they even do an MRI. She was moved to a regular room. Hopefully more healing today. I talked to my friend who knows a bit about imaging and they said there could be multiple reasons the contrast was given (if that is what you mean?) And MRI not done: Pt became unstable (sounds like this isn't it) There was another emergency that needed MRI Decided they didn't need a contrast MRI will do a CT scan instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 52 minutes ago, unsinkable said: I talked to my friend who knows a bit about imaging and they said there could be multiple reasons the contrast was given (if that is what you mean?) And MRI not done: Pt became unstable (sounds like this isn't it) There was another emergency that needed MRI Decided they didn't need a contrast MRI will do a CT scan instead. I found out they did the MRI at about 11pm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, DawnM said: I found out they did the MRI at about 11pm. Oh good! I was just trying to edit my post bc my friend sent me more reasons why it might have been cancelled. (IVC filter, old stent, old orthopedic repair, resident wanted one and attending said no) How is she doing? How are YOU doing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Well, the MRI found brain bleeding. We will know more after the doctor comes in to talk to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, DawnM said: Well, the MRI found brain bleeding. We will know more after the doctor comes in to talk to them. I'm sorry... My person is guessing she was put on thinners bc of the MI so the bleed and stroke are secondary to the MI, but that most likely could have been "time bomb waiting to happen." But they also said, if she is up and moving around and out of ICU, they might just watch and wait with the bleed, and hope it resolves on its own. (((Dawn))) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, DawnM said: Well, the MRI found brain bleeding. We will know more after the doctor comes in to talk to them. I’m still praying for Lil, Dawn, and for you, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 She called me and right as we started talking, the doctor came in to discuss, so hopefully we will figure out soon what the next step is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 1:46 PM, Chris in VA said: Prayers for your friend. Something odd--I was literally just thinking of the name Lillian. Dd's ex-bf and she sweetly said they wanted a daughter named Lillian Christine. I was just thinking that won't happen now and was feeling rather sad. Lillian is such a lovely name and has been special to me for a while. It is neither here nor there, but I thought it was interesting to have the name on my heart today. I have always loved the name Lillian, too. If our son had been a girl, her name would have been Lillian Joan. Dawn - I am keeping you and your Lillian in my heart today. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 And nope, Facetimed her a while today and then as soon as I had to get off, she went into A-fib again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Sending prayers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Oh no! Saying more prayers for her! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 50 minutes ago, DawnM said: And nope, Facetimed her a while today and then as soon as I had to get off, she went into A-fib again. continuing to pray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 I drove up today. I am here. She is having surgery to remove the clot in her leg tomorrow. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, DawnM said: I drove up today. I am here. She is having surgery to remove the clot in her leg tomorrow. I'm glad you were able to go and be with her. Hugs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Praying that the surgery will go smoothly and be successful. I’m glad you’re there with her! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Praying for successful surgery. By the way, you are a good friend. In case you didn't know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 8 hours ago, DawnM said: I drove up today. I am here. She is having surgery to remove the clot in her leg tomorrow. That is so sweet of you. I'm hoping you were able to rest last night. Lillian will be in my prayers! And you, too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Still lifting you and Lillian up♥️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Continuing to pray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I just now saw this. Prayers to you and your friend, Dawn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 This was texted from her daughter this am. I am heading over in a few minutes. I am at the hotel getting ready. Doctor just came out to talk to Mindy and I. He said the procedure went great. She did great! They were able to get the clot out without any problems. She now has full blood flow to her foot and a pulse has been found! 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 YAY!!!! Praying for continued good news and a full recovery for Lillian!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I'm not the praying type but I've been keeping up with this thread and hoping for the best. I'm so glad things are turning out well for her! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Arctic Mama said: Oh such relief! I’m so glad she has a pulse restored, excellent news! How does she seem upon visiting? She is in good spirits 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 So happy for the good report. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 They are saying she most likely can go home Mon or Tue. I came home tonight since it seemed like she was doing so well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 She is going home TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for your prayers. I really was so worried and feared the worst. I am so happy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 I haven't updated. I have had a lot of bad news over the last 24 hours. I have had to process it all. But part of it is Lillian. She got out Monday. Then went back in on Wed. for lipedema in her leg where the clots were. They kept her overnight. She then went home Thur around noon and had a lovely Thanksgiving meal with her family. Thanksgiving night/Fri morning around 3am, she fell out of bed. Her daughter was there and went in to find her unable to respond to much, although she was conscious. They called 911. Guys, she has now had a massive stroke. That was 3am Friday. It is now Sunday and she still cannot feel the left side of her body and they are talking long term rehab, as in months. They also won't let her out of the hospital until they can figure out what is going on with her heart. There is also concern that her kidneys are not functioning properly. The doctor used the term "kidney failure" but I guess they haven't tested for it yet they are just saying they need to because she can't urinate without a Cath. She is able to speak, although slow and a bit slurred. She is coherent most of the time. This has gone from looking very good to quite bleak pretty much overnight. Please continue to pray for Lillian and her children. It is looking like a long road to recovery. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Oh, Dawn. I'm so sorry. What horrible news and such a blow to all of you. ((((Dawn)))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Praying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Praying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Oh Dawn I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I'm so sorry. Hugs for her, and for you. What a special friendship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I am glad she had Thanksgiving but sorry things got worse. Praying for her and for your heart. You are such a kind and loving friend to hold her in your heart and ask others to, also. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I’m just seeing this now, Dawn. I’m so sorry to hear what’s going on, and will keep praying for Lillian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 So sorry to see this update. I'm glad she had a happy time at Thanksgiving. It sucks that her road to recovery will be very long. I'm so glad you were able to go see her when she was doing relatively well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I know you just got back, but are you going back again? This might be the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 2 hours ago, PeterPan said: I know you just got back, but are you going back again? This might be the time. I cannot. Not without taking days with no pay. They won't allow me to count them as sick days (I have like 30 of those saved up) and are only allowing me to take them as Annual Leave days, and I used the only 2 I had. And there are some serious things going on at work right now and if I take off, that straps the others with doing my work as it has to be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 11:48 AM, DawnM said: This has gone from looking very good to quite bleak pretty much overnight. Please continue to pray for Lillian and her children. It is looking like a long road to recovery. Dawn, I'm so sorry to read things are not looking positive. I'm keeping you, Lillian and her family in my thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Oh no! I am so sorry things changed so drastically after looking good. Will keep praying that she recovers without permanent damage. And that the doctors figure this out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I’m so sorry. I will be praying for her and for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you, Lillian and her family, and hoping you all get some good news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 oh no. I am so sorry HUGE HUGS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I am so sorry your friend is going through this. I’m thankful to hear she was able to enjoy Thanksgiving at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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