Sharmel Update (08/05)
 

Shar continues to struggle with discomfort and pain. Dr is doing everything he can to keep her comfortable, he is showing alot of concern over her condition and how to rectify it. His "fluid" plan is to pull the "air catheter" out tomorrow, he doesn't think it's doing much now, the remaining air will just need to be absorbed by her body over the next week. He plans on doing a CT W/O contrast on monday to look for any major air pockets that can not be reasonably absorbed and/or any fluid accumulations. If the CT goes well on monday than maybe wed he will do a CT with contrast to see exactly what we are dealing with. He has made mention that with the substantial weight she has already lost and the basic no progress with her fistula, that it may be time to consider re-accomplishing the RN-Y. He would in essence remove the stricture, eliminate the diverticuli/ fistula and made fresh connections at the top of the pouch. The lower union is healing and poses no problems, so all his work would at the esophagus- pouch union. It sounds reasonable and potentially our best option instead of continuing to try to fix what is there. So that is the latest.

Thanks for the positive thoughts, i print out the threads each day and take them to her, so she is getting all your good vibes.

Thanks!

Thanks for the update. Wow, that new plan makes total sense. Just start fresh with a re-do. Shar, we're all hoping & praying, so keep staying strong!!!

We're cheering you on, sharmel!!!! hang in there!!!

many prayers and warm hugs, darlin.

My garsh, that poor woman... please tell her we are praying for her and you !!!!!! Hugs and kisses

Prayers for you both
 

I am continuing to think & pray for you, your hubby & your doctors. Please trust that God will hold you in his hands until this is over & you are well again.

Sounds like a very sound plan at this point. Medicine is an imperfect science at best and always requires a doctor willing to be very active in their ability to stay current with what's in the best interest of the patient. It sounds like your doctor is giving you the best he has to give Shar.

You'll be ok. I'm sure of this. But what a journey to get there.

Sharmel - we are all here rooting for you! You and your doctor seem to have a solid plan, and hopefully soon you will be able to eat solid foods. Those Turkeys better watch out come Thanksgiving time!

Shar, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang in there!!

Wondering how things are as of tonight...

Any update appreciated.

Yes, we would like to know how you are hanging in their Sharmel. And how are you doing hubs?

Hopefully no news is good news. Thoughts going out your way Sharmel!

Chickadee

My prayers are with Sharmel.