Really, part deux

[Gerry]

Good morning, everyone.

Sorry for not updating sooner...

Lee stayed in ICU overnight Saturday, and the internist decided on Sunday to keep her intubated and continue letting her settle. Monday morning at 1100, they extubated her and spent the rest of the day supporting and observing her.

She is conscious, cognitive and aware, and talking. Her first question to me was "NOW where am I?" Lol. The ICU nurses all recognized her and were dismayed that she was back there, but happy to see her again.

I wanted her back in a Neuro ward, but there were no beds available, so they held her in ICU until last night at 9:00, when a bed opened up for her. Now she is back on her old ward, with the same nursing staff, physio staff, and doctors.

This morning, when I walked in she was awake and looking for me. Life is good.

More to come!

 

[skatesindreams]

I'm happy that Lee is stable, communicating and improving!

 

[Spun Silver]

Thank you for the update, @Gerry! Things sound good, especially her waking words.

 

[Habs]

Thanks for the update, @Gerry! I think of you and Lee often.

 

[pollyanna]

This morning, when I walked in she was awake and looking for me. Life is good.

Reading this made me very happy! You've been through so much, but you're so positive. I love that! I also love that Lee was awake and looking for you. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[LilJen]

Keep on keeping on. Sending you and Lee strength and perseverance and hope.

 

[MacMadame]

This morning, when I walked in she was awake and looking for me. Life is good.

Now that IS good news!

 

[WildRose]

Good news Gerry - thank you.

 

[Aceon6]

@Gerry and @Really As we enter Easter weekend, I hope that all of the signs of spring work their way through to your recovery. You are always in our thoughts. Keep on keepin' on.

 

[victorskid]

Thinking of you both this weekend and offering up prayers. Stay strong and keep up the positivity!

 

[Nan]

bump...need to keep this on the first page.

 

[halffull]

Gerry, thanks for all the updates. Haven't been here much lately but you & Lee are still in my thoughts. Glad to hear there is small but steady progress.

 

[MrSatterwhite]

Keeping Lee and Gerry in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[skatefan]

Hoping that Lee has continued to improve over the Easter holiday, thank you for keeping everyone updated It is great to read that she is much more awake and vocal!

 

[Gerry]

Good morning, all.

We've been struggling for the past week... Lee has been trending downward in response and clinical symptoms since I last posted. We had a visit from the grandkids on Good Friday, and she seemed to perk up a little bit, but by yesterday, it was obvious that she wasnt well... again. Her surgical team reappropriated her and moved her to a recovery unit - surprisingly, back to the same bed and private room she was in after her colectomy - and they have been running tests ever since.

I stayed with her until after midnight last night, when she finally settled and I felt ok about leaving. Back this morning at 0730, and she is pretty sick; sleepy, a bit febrile, not feeling well at all. I see another day of testing in our future... with any luck, somebody is going to stumble across the answer. An answer. Any answer.

If I'm tired, I can only imagine what she is feeling...

That's what it looks like here, on Day 147.

 

[barbarafan]

Good morning, all.

We've been struggling for the past week... Lee has been trending downward in response and clinical symptoms since I last posted. We had a visit from the grandkids on Good Friday, and she seemed to perk up a little bit, but by yesterday, it was obvious that she wasnt well... again. Her surgical team reappropriated her and moved her to a recovery unit - surprisingly, back to the same bed and private room she was in after her colectomy - and they have been running tests ever since.

I stayed with her until after midnight last night, when she finally settled and I felt ok about leaving. Back this morning at 0730, and she is pretty sick; sleepy, a bit febrile, not feeling well at all. I see another day of testing in our future... with any luck, somebody is going to stumble across the answer. An answer. Any answer.

If I'm tired, I can only imagine what she is feeling...

That's what it looks like here, on Day 147.

Hang in there Gerry. Your team is amazing..I am sure they will figure it out. Keeping you both in my thoughts.

 

[Spun Silver]

Good morning, all.

We've been struggling for the past week... Lee has been trending downward in response and clinical symptoms since I last posted. We had a visit from the grandkids on Good Friday, and she seemed to perk up a little bit, but by yesterday, it was obvious that she wasnt well... again. Her surgical team reappropriated her and moved her to a recovery unit - surprisingly, back to the same bed and private room she was in after her colectomy - and they have been running tests ever since.

I stayed with her until after midnight last night, when she finally settled and I felt ok about leaving. Back this morning at 0730, and she is pretty sick; sleepy, a bit febrile, not feeling well at all. I see another day of testing in our future... with any luck, somebody is going to stumble across the answer. An answer. Any answer.

If I'm tired, I can only imagine what she is feeling...

That's what it looks like here, on Day 147.

Oh Gerry. This is torture for you both. I'm out of words (for now) - just know you are in my prayers, and as of about 2:30 pm, you will be in those of my parish prayer group as well. God be with you.

 

[rfisher]

I'm sorry to hear that @Gerry. Sometimes instead of two steps forward and one backward, it seems the backward part is a mile or two and then you start the climb again. It's just what you do. Hopefully, blood cultures and a CT or MRI will show if there's a new infection and help determine how to manage it.

There's no easy thing to do so you just do what you can.

 

[barbarafan]

Good morning, all.

We've been struggling for the past week... Lee has been trending downward in response and clinical symptoms since I last posted. We had a visit from the grandkids on Good Friday, and she seemed to perk up a little bit, but by yesterday, it was obvious that she wasnt well... again. Her surgical team reappropriated her and moved her to a recovery unit - surprisingly, back to the same bed and private room she was in after her colectomy - and they have been running tests ever since.

I stayed with her until after midnight last night, when she finally settled and I felt ok about leaving. Back this morning at 0730, and she is pretty sick; sleepy, a bit febrile, not feeling well at all. I see another day of testing in our future... with any luck, somebody is going to stumble across the answer. An answer. Any answer.

If I'm tired, I can only imagine what she is feeling...

That's what it looks like here, on Day 147.

Hang in there Gerry. Your team is amazing..I am sure they will figure it out. Keeping you both in my thoughts.

 

[peibeck]

I'm very sorry to hear this news, Gerry. I really hope they can find out what is going on and in the meantime I am sending positive thoughts and prayers in both you and Lee's direction. I only wish I could do more.

 

[insideedgeua]

Sorry to read this latest update. I hope it helps a tiny bit to know how many people are thinking of you both Lee and Gerry. We're all on your team.

Hoping that those doctors find more answers for you soon to have Lee back on the road to recovery.

 

[skatesindreams]

I'm thinking of you both, constantly.
Fighting a battle such as yours, requires incredible strength.

My prayers continue; for the doctors treating Lee, that they will be guided in discovering the cause of these ongoing problems, finding the right treatment, leading to permanent healing.

 

[maatTheViking]

Thinking you Lee and you Gerry. Hopefully it will be upwards again soon.

 

[manhn]

Thinking of you both, Gerry and Lee. Please take care.

 

[purple skates]

(((@Gerry)))

You are both in my thoughts.

 

[quartz]

Sending so many ((((hugs)))) and healing thoughts.

 

[skateboy]

Thinking of you both.

 

[gkelly]

Hugs to Gerry and Lee.

 

[overedge]

Hugs to you @Gerry and to your family. Thinking of all of you.

 

[Perky Shae Lynn]

You are both in my thoughts. Thank you for updating us. Hugs and kisses to you.