Need your prayers for Mrs. FieroFool (Mel)

[GrannyLinda]

Pat And I Will Continue To Pray.

[Raydar]

Y'all are in our prayers too.

[Fierofool]

Everything is functioning well as it should.  Kidneys, bowel, right side of the heart and the lungs.  The infection location or type still hasn't been identified.  Blood pressure had been unstable through last evening with wide fluctuations requiring major adjustments in the medication that's controlling it.  Today it has been very stable, though not ideal.  I discovered what antibiotic they are using and it just happens that last time she was hospitalized, she was resistant to that drug.  I've relayed that information and they may make a change for a drug that will be more effective.  That information should have been in her charts from previously, but wasn't or ? for some reason wasn't considered. 

[Raydar]

It's almost like they just don't think, any more. Or just don't pay attention.
You almost have to have a "patient advocate" or at least a full time caregiver with you, to keep them straight.

Having said that... Take care of yourself too, Charlie.
Y'all will continue to be in our prayers.

[Fierofool]

I spoke with the infectious disease doctor this morning and they have changed some of the anti-biotics and added some though she's still on the one she's resistant to.  She is stable today with only slight changes of blood pressures.  Though they increased sedation, she still reacts to nurses as they keep her lips and mouth cleaned and moisturized or when they check glucose levels.  She acted as if she was trying to move her head away from them when they swabbed her mouth and lips this morning.  Eyes open occasionally. 

I also spoke with the kidney doctor and he said she is stable.

[Fierofool]

Today Melanie is still stable.  Blood pressure is still a little difficult to control.  Cultures on the fluids from her lungs shows only a small amount of bacteria.  It has reduced since the regimen of antibiotics was changed.  Right side heart pressures are still good and kidneys are still functioning very well without assistance.

I am getting occasional momentary responses with nods of the head to acknowledge what I say to her so there are times when she's aware of her surroundings. She does react to what the doctors and nurses are doing with her.

[MetalBlue85GT]

Stay Strong Charlie, you and your family are in my prayers

[fiero128]

still praying here for you two charlie.
be patient charlie these things take along time
be confident that this will pass and both of you will be oK
but it will take a while
Both of you have many years left

[pgackerman]

Even prayer takes time.

[Fierofool]

Tuesday, Aug. 19.

This morning they started the process to remove the ventilator tube.  They gradually reduced the machine to allow spontaneous breathing.  Her oxygen levels and blood pressure began to drop, so they had to put her back on the machine in the assist mode. 

The respiratory tech just told us that they will check blood gasses again in about an hour and if good will try bringing her off the ventilator again.  They'll continue until it's determined if she cam be without a ventilator. 

She is very alert but still groggy and can let us know what's happening, but doesn't have any short term memory at this time. 

[fiero128]

be positive charlie
if your positive this will turn out good , it will
your in our prayers

[aerodonamic]

I havent called  recently as  i know you are busy attending to Mel. I will call tomorrow for an update . HOPE SHE IS ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.She is in Pats 7my prayers. aerodon.

[Fierofool]

I will reserve the shouting until tomorrow morning, but they removed the ventilator this morning and she's doing fine on her own as of this hour.

[Fiero GTB]

That other shouting you hear is me and Ms. Chevelle!

FGTB

[pgackerman]

That is good news
Thanks for the update.