This morning was filled with lots of different doctors all with different specialties and different theories on what was causing these new symptoms. Just to list who all came in today: we saw Nephrology, General Surgery, Heart Transplant Cardiologist, Infectious Disease, Heart Surgeon, Colon/Rectal Specialist, Gastro Specialist...along with others. The information is overwhelming and the theories are scary. Today was tough.
After being cleared by colon/rectal, Gastro came by and thinks that the blood is coming from an ulcer in her stomach. Tomorrow they will do EGD, which is basically a scope of her stomach, to check for an ulcer and hope to "clip" it to stop the bleeding. When you receive an LVAD, you have to be on a blood thinner for basically the rest of your life to be sure the blood doesn't clot in the pump. This makes a GI bleed, or any kind of bleed, worse and more dangerous than it normally would be. This evening they stopped the blood thinner in hopes to slow the bleed until they can get in under control. Please pray specifically for her stomach and that the bleed will stop and will be completely healed. Please pray that it's nothing more serious and that they are able to fix it easily and quickly.
Yesterday evening Mom was so miserable. Today, the pain seemed to be a little more manageable and she even let us turn the TV on as a distraction for her. This is the first time in a month she has felt "up to" having the TV turned on. We watched Hallmark and I asked her to scoot over in the bed so I could lay next to her. Obviously, that wasn't an option but I wanted to so bad. We are thankful for little victories these days, and mom wanting to watch TV was one.
Please continue to pray for Mom. We have many more battles to win and are praying that tomorrow's is won quickly and painlessly.
Yesterday evening Mom was so miserable. Today, the pain seemed to be a little more manageable and she even let us turn the TV on as a distraction for her. This is the first time in a month she has felt "up to" having the TV turned on. We watched Hallmark and I asked her to scoot over in the bed so I could lay next to her. Obviously, that wasn't an option but I wanted to so bad. We are thankful for little victories these days, and mom wanting to watch TV was one.
Please continue to pray for Mom. We have many more battles to win and are praying that tomorrow's is won quickly and painlessly.
Praying for you and your family
ReplyDeleteAddie, you are so positive and upbeat even when the news is difficult. I believe that God still has a purpose that your Mom needs to fulfill. She has a long way to go, but I am optimistic. I'm praying everyday. Have Faith! God is in control. Follow His lead and you and your Mom will be fme. Let me know if I can help. Hugs and prayers! Linda Sullivan Kiffe
ReplyDeleteTell Kim we love and pray for her daily. You are such a blessing and our prayers are for you too. God is good and is in control. Xo
ReplyDeleteThinking about you all daily and praying for strength, healing, and peace.
ReplyDeletePraying for you all's strength and for God to continue to bestow his blessings upon her.
ReplyDeleteAddie, Kesleigh, and all the other family members. I pray each day and night, asking God to heal Kim, and restore her to where the days won't be as rough on both her, and all y'all. God knows his plans for Kim, and we just have to place this in his hands, trust Him, and continue to pray, letting God do his work. Please continue to lean on each other every day, praying that God will have Kim improving. I know it is overwhelming, but God's got this...I truly believe that.
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