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Christy Update
I hope Christy won't mind me posting this -- I'm hoping not because she
gave the website address to all of us. Someone, it looks like a sister, is posting daily updates on her progress and some of the info about the surgery. I'm posting today's entry but there are more updates he http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/input...eName=kilikini I feel so bad for her. I hope they can work out her pain medication. I know how much of a difference that can make in your attitude, which in turn affects your recovery. -Rhonda ----------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2006 12:58 PM, CST Yesterday's recap from Christy's sister, Carrie: Yesterday was kind of difficult in more ways than one. First of all, they have found that the Morphine that she administers herself gives her an immediate fever (up to 101) and gives her flu like symptoms which makes her feel miserable. They have determined that it is not an allergic reaction, that's just the way her body reacts. But this also makes her reluctant to 'push the button' so she ends up feeling more pain than she should. All of this and family dyamics didn't make for great visits with her yesterday. . .but poor Allan needed a break! So he was able to get away for a couple of hours yesterday. The doctor was going to see her early this morning and maybe they'd determine a different pain killer would be better? Also heard that all 4 of her drains may come out before she leaves (whenever that is). The good news is she put her own hair up in a pony tail yesterday. I don't think they have had Allan's phone on. .. Chris has been in too much pain to talk and she also needs rest which is hard to come by. We will see how she is this morning. . .hopefully they will get her up walking today. . .well, I think it is a must according to the nurses. . ..they don't want pnuemonia to set in. Carrie's report after speaking with Christy this morning: She is apparently undergoing careful watch and testing today. . .some fear of infection and possible Gortex patch rejection (don't really know if the doctor said this or this is her opinion). They are also going to find a different pain killer for her. In any case she was not in a good mood and the purpose of her calling us today was to tell us a visit with her today would be useless because there will be too much going on. they still want her to get up and walk. So we are going to keep ourselves busy today and maybe go over to the hospital later today. ..tonight and at least talk to Allan. We leave tomorrow and I hope things look brighter by then otherwise it is going to be hard to leave. We will keep you posted. . . |
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On Fri, 24 Nov 2006 03:31:00 +0000, Rhonda wrote:
I hope Christy won't mind me posting this -- I'm hoping not because she gave the website address to all of us. Someone, it looks like a sister, is posting daily updates on her progress and some of the info about the surgery. I'm posting today's entry but there are more updates he http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/input...eName=kilikini I feel so bad for her. I hope they can work out her pain medication. I know how much of a difference that can make in your attitude, which in turn affects your recovery. -Rhonda ----------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2006 12:58 PM, CST Yesterday's recap from Christy's sister, Carrie: Yesterday was kind of difficult in more ways than one. First of all, they have found that the Morphine that she administers herself gives her an immediate fever (up to 101) and gives her flu like symptoms which makes her feel miserable. They have determined that it is not an allergic reaction, that's just the way her body reacts. But this also makes her reluctant to 'push the button' so she ends up feeling more pain than she should. All of this and family dyamics didn't make for great visits with her yesterday. . .but poor Allan needed a break! So he was able to get away for a couple of hours yesterday. The doctor was going to see her early this morning and maybe they'd determine a different pain killer would be better? Also heard that all 4 of her drains may come out before she leaves (whenever that is). The good news is she put her own hair up in a pony tail yesterday. I don't think they have had Allan's phone on. .. Chris has been in too much pain to talk and she also needs rest which is hard to come by. We will see how she is this morning. . .hopefully they will get her up walking today. . .well, I think it is a must according to the nurses. . .they don't want pnuemonia to set in. Carrie's report after speaking with Christy this morning: She is apparently undergoing careful watch and testing today. . .some fear of infection and possible Gortex patch rejection (don't really know if the doctor said this or this is her opinion). They are also going to find a different pain killer for her. In any case she was not in a good mood and the purpose of her calling us today was to tell us a visit with her today would be useless because there will be too much going on. they still want her to get up and walk. So we are going to keep ourselves busy today and maybe go over to the hospital later today. ..tonight and at least talk to Allan. We leave tomorrow and I hope things look brighter by then otherwise it is going to be hard to leave. We will keep you posted. . . Still purring for Christy. The first three days are the worst. After five days she should be much improved. MLB |
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mlbriggs wrote:
Still purring for Christy. The first three days are the worst. After five days she should be much improved. MLB I hope you're right. It didn't go that way for my sig. other. They went in through his rib cage -- don't know if they spread kili's ribs or broke the sternum. He too had reactions to pain medications and it was a tough road for a few months (I have to color my hair now.) I hope kili feels better quickly. Rhonda |
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Many purrs for Christy on her road to recovery.
-- Britta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album Rhonda wrote: I hope Christy won't mind me posting this -- I'm hoping not because she gave the website address to all of us. Someone, it looks like a sister, is posting daily updates on her progress and some of the info about the surgery. I'm posting today's entry but there are more updates he http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/input...eName=kilikini I feel so bad for her. I hope they can work out her pain medication. I know how much of a difference that can make in your attitude, which in turn affects your recovery. -Rhonda ----------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2006 12:58 PM, CST Yesterday's recap from Christy's sister, Carrie: Yesterday was kind of difficult in more ways than one. First of all, they have found that the Morphine that she administers herself gives her an immediate fever (up to 101) and gives her flu like symptoms which makes her feel miserable. They have determined that it is not an allergic reaction, that's just the way her body reacts. But this also makes her reluctant to 'push the button' so she ends up feeling more pain than she should. All of this and family dyamics didn't make for great visits with her yesterday. . .but poor Allan needed a break! So he was able to get away for a couple of hours yesterday. The doctor was going to see her early this morning and maybe they'd determine a different pain killer would be better? Also heard that all 4 of her drains may come out before she leaves (whenever that is). The good news is she put her own hair up in a pony tail yesterday. I don't think they have had Allan's phone on. .. Chris has been in too much pain to talk and she also needs rest which is hard to come by. We will see how she is this morning. . .hopefully they will get her up walking today. . .well, I think it is a must according to the nurses. . .they don't want pnuemonia to set in. Carrie's report after speaking with Christy this morning: She is apparently undergoing careful watch and testing today. . .some fear of infection and possible Gortex patch rejection (don't really know if the doctor said this or this is her opinion). They are also going to find a different pain killer for her. In any case she was not in a good mood and the purpose of her calling us today was to tell us a visit with her today would be useless because there will be too much going on. they still want her to get up and walk. So we are going to keep ourselves busy today and maybe go over to the hospital later today. ..tonight and at least talk to Allan. We leave tomorrow and I hope things look brighter by then otherwise it is going to be hard to leave. We will keep you posted. . . |
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badwilson wrote: Many purrs for Christy on her road to recovery. Purrs indeed. My grandmother was allergic to anasthetics. It caused hallucinogenic reactions. Imagine someone waking up after surgery, climbing out the window and down the fire escape and walking home through the fields...because she'd had an anasthetic-induced hallucination that she was being held in jail by Russians, and therefore took it upon herself to "escape" the hospital and go home to hide from them. The doctors had to tell my grandfather that grandma was MISSING. Again, a surgery patient--with no prior history of any mental illnesses--who shouldn't even be able to stand up, is just gone. He was driving to the hospital to try to figure out what was happening when he saw her in the fields. And since they won't let you have surgery while conscious...every subsequent surgery they were prepared for more of the same. --Fil |
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Continued prayers for Christy in her recovery. I feel so very bad for her.
"Rhonda" wrote in message ... I hope Christy won't mind me posting this -- I'm hoping not because she gave the website address to all of us. Someone, it looks like a sister, is posting daily updates on her progress and some of the info about the surgery. I'm posting today's entry but there are more updates he http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/input...eName=kilikini I feel so bad for her. I hope they can work out her pain medication. I know how much of a difference that can make in your attitude, which in turn affects your recovery. -Rhonda ----------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2006 12:58 PM, CST Yesterday's recap from Christy's sister, Carrie: Yesterday was kind of difficult in more ways than one. First of all, they have found that the Morphine that she administers herself gives her an immediate fever (up to 101) and gives her flu like symptoms which makes her feel miserable. They have determined that it is not an allergic reaction, that's just the way her body reacts. But this also makes her reluctant to 'push the button' so she ends up feeling more pain than she should. All of this and family dyamics didn't make for great visits with her yesterday. . .but poor Allan needed a break! So he was able to get away for a couple of hours yesterday. The doctor was going to see her early this morning and maybe they'd determine a different pain killer would be better? Also heard that all 4 of her drains may come out before she leaves (whenever that is). The good news is she put her own hair up in a pony tail yesterday. I don't think they have had Allan's phone on. .. Chris has been in too much pain to talk and she also needs rest which is hard to come by. We will see how she is this morning. . .hopefully they will get her up walking today. . .well, I think it is a must according to the nurses. . .they don't want pnuemonia to set in. Carrie's report after speaking with Christy this morning: She is apparently undergoing careful watch and testing today. . .some fear of infection and possible Gortex patch rejection (don't really know if the doctor said this or this is her opinion). They are also going to find a different pain killer for her. In any case she was not in a good mood and the purpose of her calling us today was to tell us a visit with her today would be useless because there will be too much going on. they still want her to get up and walk. So we are going to keep ourselves busy today and maybe go over to the hospital later today. ..tonight and at least talk to Allan. We leave tomorrow and I hope things look brighter by then otherwise it is going to be hard to leave. We will keep you posted. . . |
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"Rhonda" wrote in message ... I hope Christy won't mind me posting this -- I'm hoping not because she gave the website address to all of us. Someone, it looks like a sister, is posting daily updates on her progress and some of the info about the surgery. I'm posting today's entry but there are more updates he http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/input...eName=kilikini I feel so bad for her. I hope they can work out her pain medication. I know how much of a difference that can make in your attitude, which in turn affects your recovery. -Rhonda Effective pain medication is essential after a major operation. It seems that the doctors in the USA have done no better for Christy than they did for me in Britain. It's shameful in both countries for docs to say "we'll review your pain meds tomorrow." I'd like those docs to experience the night before, themselves. Just once - lying awake 8 hours in agony, they'd never forget it if they lived to be 90. Tweed |
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Christina Websell wrote:
Effective pain medication is essential after a major operation. It seems that the doctors in the USA have done no better for Christy than they did for me in Britain. It's shameful in both countries for docs to say "we'll review your pain meds tomorrow." I'd like those docs to experience the night before, themselves. Just once - lying awake 8 hours in agony, they'd never forget it if they lived to be 90. I agree! I felt the same way when I read that. "In the morning"?? When you're in agony, that might as well be next year. Every minute is torture. Joyce |
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mlbriggs wrote:
On Fri, 24 Nov 2006 03:31:00 +0000, Rhonda wrote: snip In any case she was not in a good mood and the purpose of her calling us today was to tell us a visit with her today would be useless because there will be too much going on. they still want her to get up and walk. So we are going to keep ourselves busy today and maybe go over to the hospital later today. ..tonight and at least talk to Allan. We leave tomorrow and I hope things look brighter by then otherwise it is going to be hard to leave. We will keep you posted. . . Still purring for Christy. The first three days are the worst. After five days she should be much improved. MLB We think of Christy often, always sending lots and lots of purrs and best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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