Tuesday, September 28, 2010

ICU #34

Another busy day for Linda. The gi feeding tube was inserted so we'll see now the intestinal tract is working. She was rolling her eyes today when we asked her if she was hungry - obviously would like something to chew on!! They also took out 2 more abdominal drainage tubes and sewed up all the holes from tubes. A bit tired this afternoon from all the activity but still calm and giving us smiles. They're still wondering about the continuing elevated white blood cell count (just sitting at an above normal rate) so they may do another ct scan tomorrow of her belly to make sure there are no abcesses. She was on the trach cradle for 4 hours today - probably more tonight - getting stronger!
Posted by at

9 comments:

  1. nevaSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Such good news! Thanks for keeping us updated, she is so often in our thoughts while we wander the Ellison halls.
    Hugs and a big smile to you all.

    ReplyDelete
  2. CherylSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    Wonderful to hear Linda's improvements! And eye rolling too!
    Thinking of all you "L" ladies...sending hugs your way!

    ReplyDelete
  3. deniseSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    I look forward to getting a daily report on Linda's health and the other L ladies. I feel as if I can see Linda's progress because you do such a great job of describing how things are. I also think it's great that you gals will be staying with Tracy. She is a fantastic hostess and great cook as well.
    Hugs to all.

    ReplyDelete
  4. penny FlemingSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Another good news day! Thanks for keeping us all up to date Lorraine!

    ReplyDelete
  5. KimSeptember 28, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    What a positive and busy two days you've had! I absolutely picture Linda bopping to some tunes on her ipod. What a happy image!! How wonderful to read #33 and #34 both when I sat down tonight. I'm absolutely grinning! Keep it going, you three!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. sheilamSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Increasing strength and level of presence with you. Wonderful to hear. We are grateful for the news. Thanks for taking the time Lorraine.

    ReplyDelete
  7. LisaSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    YabbaDabbaDoo!!!! Great news!!!! Enjoy the new abode. Thanks from all of us Tracy!

    ReplyDelete
  8. The TeamSeptember 29, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Great news. So good to know that things are on a positive upswing. Thanks Lorraine for your 'commentary' and for having the stamina it takes to keep this going - you're doing an awesome job and we appreciate it so much. Lots of love, as ever, from all of us here at Ellison.
    Bob

    ReplyDelete
  9. khowaySeptember 29, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    It is so great to hear the improvement.
    Stay strong and thanks Lorraine for keeping us posted. also thanks Tracy (do not know her) for the help she is giving you

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)