[willowbrook] RE: update on Connie

[Taylor, Doug]

Well, Connie is still in the hospital.  The doctor plans to give an
anti-diarrhea medicine for the "next few days", which is our only clue on
how long she MIGHT remain in the hospital.  Yesterday her blood count was
pretty low so they considered a blood transfusion, but today it stablized.
Pray it stays stable.

Today they started allowing her to eat & drink clear stuff such as water,
jello, broth, and clear fruit juices.  She went slow and over the course of
the day had some water, a cup of jello, a bowl of broth, and some iced tea.

Meanwhile, Tricia appears to have fractured her wrist Saturday during a
soccer game.  It's probably only a small fracture since there was little
swelling.  The doctor gave her a splint and we'll do x-rays tomorrow to
determine if a cast is necessary.  Unfortunately this affects the 3
volleyball camps she was supposed to do this month as well as the puppets
team she is involved with at VBS.

But at least my mom arrived today and will stay to help out around the
house.  Looks like I'll be able to spend some time at work this week.

A nurse reminded me again today that visitors still pose a high risk for
Connie to catch infections.  Even our own kids haven't been to the hospital
yet.

Connie has requested you pray as follows:
- The diarrhea stops (which is causing lots of problems).
- She keeps a positive attitude.
- The blood count stays up (to avoid a transfusion).
- Potassium stays up.
- No more veins are "blown" (potassium is rough on the veins).
- The burning, itching and pain stops.
- Cabin fever (staying in bed for 3 weeks is no fun).

Doug

>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Taylor, Doug  
> Sent:	Friday, June 04, 2004 11:41 AM
> To:	'Taylor, Doug (home) '
> Subject:	RE: update on Connie
> 
> Connie was admitted yesterday (Thursday) to Huntsville Hospital Main.
> She's in room 767.  While she's in the hospital, she cannot eat or drink
> anything - everything is done through the IV.  She seems to have a small
> infection, but it's being treated with antibodies.
> 
> > Can she receive visitors?
> 
> I think we better hold off on the visitors for a few more days.
> 
> > Do you know how long she will be in?
> 
> This weekend for sure.  I think the earliest she will be home is Sunday,
> but more likely Monday, but it's really too soon to tell.  They want the
> bowels to be functioning normally first.  She still has some abdominal
> pain and some indigestion, though neither is nearly as bad this morning as
> it was yesterday.  The worst pain right now is the burning sensation when
> she goes to the bathroom (and it lingers for quite a while afterwards,
> too).
> 
> They've decided to cancel the last 2 radiations.  The last 3 were
> presented to us as "optional" anyway (just for good measure, I guess).
> Therefore, all Connie needs to do now is get better!
> 
> Specific prayers:
> - Potassium levels are too low.
> - The burning sensation.
> - Bowels to start functioning normally.
> - Infections to go away.
> 
> Doug
> 
> 	 -----Original Message-----
> 	From: 	Taylor, Doug  
> 	Sent:	Thursday, June 03, 2004 9:03 AM
> 	Subject:	update on Connie
> 
> 	Connie has an impacted bowel.  They tried to clear it last night.
> It worked, but only partially (in my opinion).  We're taking her to the
> doctor.  They said to bring an overnight bag just in case she needs to
> stay in the hospital for a little while.  She's having lots of abdominal
> pain and indigestion, plus she's dehydrated again from the diarrhea and
> vomiting.
> 
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