Hannah Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: My sister just arrived at Monash hospital in Melbourne Thinking of her and you Melissa. Hoping for wisdom from the doctors and effective treatment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Glad to hear she arrived safely at a larger hospital. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 So glad she arrived. Sending more prayers to her today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Still praying and sending positive thoughts to your sister and the entire family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Hoping for positive news for you this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Praying for your sister!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Update They are giving her lots of steroids and will do heart scans today. The specialists are checking if there is a possibility that she had an unknown heart condition. Also they seem to think she is breathing extremely shallow, which is causing the vitals to drop. The steroids might help with that. if her heart is ok then they may do the gallbladder surgery today. As her condition has put her into the emergency category for surgery. 31 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Just now, Melissa in Australia said: Update They are giving her lots of steroids and will do heart scans today. The specialists are checking if there is a possibility that she had an unknown heart condition. Also they seem to think she is breathing extremely shallow, which is causing the vitals to drop. The steroids might help with that. if her heart is ok then they may do the gallbladder surgery today. As her condition has put her into the emergency category for surgery. I’m glad she’s getting care now and hope that she will be stable enough for surgery soon and they can figure out what’s going on. I assume they have been testing her for Covid? With the breathing trouble and blood clots, combined with having been in the hospital for a number of days before those symptoms began, that would make me suspicious. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: Update They are giving her lots of steroids and will do heart scans today. The specialists are checking if there is a possibility that she had an unknown heart condition. Also they seem to think she is breathing extremely shallow, which is causing the vitals to drop. The steroids might help with that. if her heart is ok then they may do the gallbladder surgery today. As her condition has put her into the emergency category for surgery. What an irony… to consider her precarious circumstances “good” because it qualifies her for surgery… But I am thankful to hear it (that she can hopefully have surgery). I pray the treatment plan is effective to stabilize her heart and that there will be no infection problems from a toxic gall bladder. And I hope you can get a nap today, Melissa, I imagine you didn’t sleep well last night (of course my time zone understanding may be off, but ykwim). Edited February 5, 2022 by Grace Hopper 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 25 minutes ago, KSera said: I’m glad she’s getting care now and hope that she will be stable enough for surgery soon and they can figure out what’s going on. I assume they have been testing her for Covid? With the breathing trouble and blood clots, combined with having been in the hospital for a number of days before those symptoms began, that would make me suspicious. She hasn’t got Covid. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Thank you everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers. love you all 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamerGirl Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I am glad your sister is finally at a place where she can get the medical help she needs. Lots of good wishes for her healing and the rest of the family especially you. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I hope she can get the surgery very soon but I'm sorry that it's such an urgent situation and everything she had to go through to get to this place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Glad she is getting care. I am hoping she is able to get surgery today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 So glad to hear she is at a major hospital. I hope they operate very soon and that it resolves all of her issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I am thinking about her and sending lots of healing positive thoughts. Thank goodness she is at a major medical center now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Sending prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 I am sorry that I am posting such confusing updates. I guess it is an ever evolving situation A team of specialists have decided it is too risky to give her steroids in her condition. Surgery is also postponed she will be having the tests however, iodine free as she is allergic to iodine 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Wish I had positive news. I was feeling positive earlier thinking that they were able to do stuff…Hoping that meant she was improving . she did manage to talk to my mum briefly this morning. So that is something. she hasn’t responded to my text, but I wouldn’t think she could anyway. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Melissa in Australia Posted February 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2022 Update. My sister just texted me. She said that they seem to have got on top of the infection in the sternum, which reduces a lot of risk. she is hoping they can do the surgery tomorrow a I feel better knowing she is able to text. 73 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Sounds like a good update. I so glad she is able to contact you. Fingers crossed they can do surgery tomorrow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 thank you for the encouraging update. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Wow, this is such an emotional roller coaster for all of you, Melissa!!! Is your sister alone in the hospital, or is a family member allowed to be with her? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Catwoman said: Wow, this is such an emotional roller coaster for all of you, Melissa!!! Is your sister alone in the hospital, or is a family member allowed to be with her? No family member allowed at all. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, Melissa in Australia said: No family member allowed at all. I'm so sorry to hear that. It's awful being alone in the hospital. I hope your sister's doctors and nurses are kind and caring! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I'm glad she is receiving care and that they are moving forward, even if somewhat slower and more precautiously than we all hoped. Sending more healing light to your sister and hoping that the doctor's wisdom is top-notch in making sure she receives the appropriate care at the appropriate time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I'm hoping they're able to do the surgery soon. One of the, if not the, worst things about this pandemic is how much harder it has made health care for anythihg that isn't COVID. And it's so frustrating Tobe stuck on the outside. Really hoping your next update is really good news. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I'm sorry about the no visitors and glad she can communicate. Praying for surgery tomorrow and continued good care! What a stressful ordeal. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I’m glad to read that she is possibly getting the surgery tomorrow. I hope it happens and goes smoothly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Here’s really hoping the surgery takes place tomorrow. Hopefully the emotional roller coaster will end soon and she will be on a journey to recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Melissa in Australia Posted February 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2022 A very good update. they have taken her off oxygen. Her oxygen levels are still low, but not as bad as they were. They have allowed her to eat. She hasn’t eaten in 2 days. She is feeling more positive her heart rate is still very slow. Her gall stone has moved, but her gallbladder is about to burst. Hoping she can get it removed tomorrow. They still have more tests to do on her heart to work out what is going on with it. thank you so much everyone for all your kind thoughts and prayers.it is really helping. 69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 glad there are some improvements. I really hope she can get the surgery done very soon. What an ordeal - I'm sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 What a traumatic few days for your family. I pray your sister finally gets resolution today with surgery and can begin healing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Hoping for the surgery to be done as soon as possible. Thinking of you Melissa and sister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Sending more gentle hugs and prayers for healing and peace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Praying still and sending more hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thinking of your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Praying for your sister, her health and wisdom for the doctors! I’m so glad you’ve gotten some positive news and she’s been able to text, eat and get better care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Such good news about her oxygen. I hope her gallbladder can come out tomorrow/today and that they resolve whatever is happening with her heart. I can’t imagine how scary this has all been! How old is your sister? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 She is 44. she has 10 children ranging from 20 to 3. 8 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 22 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: She is 44. she has 10 children ranging from 20 to 3. She is probably more worried about her children than she is about herself! I hope they can do the surgery tomorrow and that everything goes smoothly so she can get back home to her family very soon! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamerGirl Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thinking of you and your sister. Glad to see some positive news. Sending wishes for surgery tomorrow or ASAP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Catwoman said: She is probably more worried about her children than she is about herself! I was thinking the same thing. Having so many children at home must make the situation even harder on her. Hope she can have the surgery very soon and be on the road to recovery. ❤️ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Just seeing this, but I will pray! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 What a roller coaster. Holding you all in the light and dearly hoping she is able to have the surgery tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Any updates? Continuing to pray for God’s mercy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Praying, Melissa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoraBora Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Your sweet sister is still in my thoughts, along with you and her family at home. I hope she is on the mend soon. Thank you for keeping us updated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Melissa in Australia Posted February 7, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) Sorry for the delay in updates. She only just received the results form all the tests she had done these are are the absolutely best updates. All the injections for the blood clots have worked. No more blood clot. She is breathing better she is extremely low in potassium, they are giving her potassium in a drip she is still clear of diabetes and covid she has been cleared for surgery either tonight or tomorrow morning she is also more back to herself as well looks like she is going to be OK Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers Edited February 7, 2022 by Melissa in Australia 86 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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