After a very long and painful night, Casey's kidneys are not functioning too well; leaving her swollen like a very beautiful Pillsbury Doughboy.
Her temp is at 101.4.
Blood pressure in the 130's.
Heart rate in the 130's and 140's.
She is in/out of it. Maybe due to her pain meds.
Much earlier this morning she was taken down for an emergency ultrasound of her liver, duct system, and her kidneys. (Not knowing what to look for/at I have no idea what I was seeing on the screen there, or how it all turned out). They have yet to tell us.
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Greg is with her now. Punk and I are waiting to hear something. Anything.
Having spoken to my sister Barbara- who in turn spoke to Dr. Rodney (her husband).
Of major importance is the fact that he was not too shocked by any of this- Thank you Barbara and Rodney.
He did say that her kidneys must begin working normally in the next two days.
That is all I know for now.
Please keep those prayers coming.
XOXO
Anne
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University of Minnesota, FAIRVIEW Hospital
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Casey-
Before her surgery,
12-18-2008
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Anne many many more prayers being said....harder and faster this time....(((((ANNE)))))
ReplyDeletePlease keep those prayers coming.
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Anne
Prayers continuing!! BIG HUGS!!!
ReplyDeleteBless her heart! Has she been able to say anything yet?
ReplyDeletePrayers will continue!
Prayers ,prayers & more prayers coming at you guys!
ReplyDeleteOXOX
Sending all the positive thoughts and prayers I can!! Come on Casey - it's time to start getting well.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you and Greg - and an ever so gentle one for Casey.
It will be fine.
ReplyDeleteAll over it. Stay safe and believe.
ReplyDeletekhoolaid said it best......"believe".......prayers for Casey and you hon.
ReplyDeleteI am back at the hotel with The Punk...
ReplyDeleteThis, after Casey told me to go back and get some rest! hehehe
Here's the update...
Everything is down- Just amazing.
Her temp is at 99.9.
Blood pressure in the 110's and 120's.
Heart rate in the 100's and 110's.
Her Ultrasound was just fine-
They will be giving her albumin to aid in her urine output.
At one point she spoke of Bono.
Another was a snake on her tummy.
Mostly though she is quite coherent- but only for short bursts- (moments), and then back to sleep.
The body heals best at rest so hopefully she can continue resting.
They will begin 'feeding' her intravenously tonight. And I believe those added calories will afford her better rest, but even more energy to heal.
But she sounds very good, and even tried to sit straight up. The doctor told her not to push it as she has about 5 layers of stitches between her muscles and her outside.
Greg knows all the scientific things-
How many islet cells they were able to extract- (which I DO know was MORE than they could even use)!
And the fact that she lost only 1/5th of the blood that most lose during this surgery.
And while it will be a full year before we know for sure how well those islet cells will actually work, I am thinking that she should be working quite well by then.
She says her pain is NOT pancreatic-ish- But more of the ouch type. (Thank God for that).
I thank God also (and yourselves) once more for all of your friendships.
You have all helped me so much here.
Prayers for you all too.
And my love...
XOXO
Me
Good news Anne. Tell her Bono says hi as I talked to him a dream last night, or was it a stoopper (sic). You rest up as she'll need you're strength also.
ReplyDeleteYEA!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe knew it would be, that is one little tough pincushion! And now we shall have to switch her name to The Dough-girl.
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Love
Splat!
Hearing this was music to my ears!!!
ReplyDeletePrayers and positive vibes
ReplyDeleteYou are both in my thoughts and I hope Casey has a speedy recovery. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThinking good thoughts here for you.. Hope she gets better soon.
ReplyDeleteMany prayers going up to Heaven for this wonderful little lady!
Hugs
Praying harder than ever and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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ReplyDeleteIn my email from Caseys friend...
Hello Anna,
Please give Casey a hug for me and let her know that I'm thinking of her!
"Casey is in my prayers.
From how I've seen her respond to everything that's happened to her, I can see that she is an incredibly strong woman, and I know that with God on her side, no matter what happens, He will take care of her and comfort her.
My favorite bible verse of all time is Jeremiah 29:11 :
"For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
From the worlds perspective, this verse may not seem to apply to people in Casey' s situation. But in reality, God knows exactly what he is doing, and as I have seen and can witness to, He is the ultimate master of bringing great things out of horrible situations.
Bad things may happen to us that we can't control, but thankfully he's in charge of the one thing that matters most: our soul.
You're in my thoughts, Casey, and I want you to know that all my love and prayers are with you right now."
Thanks Ann and God Bless,
Stephan
That is wonderful! Yes, we DO Thank GOD for that!
ReplyDeleteAll our prayers worked/are working Annie.
The fact the she is "bossing" you around already is a GREAT thing. Hehehe
Continuing the prayers for a wonderful recovery.
Sending all my love to you, Casey, and Greg.
I was telling Hubby yesterday about Casey & all the shit shes gone thru. I told him what a strong person she is & how shes managed to live her life as close to normal as possible with her ailment & how she amazes me! Well she continues to do just that. God Bless her! Give her a very gentle hug for me. And I'm sending a few extras for you and Miss Punk too! My prayers and love to you all!
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ReplyDeleteSo glad all is going well so far..
Luv to you all!
Prays...continual and extremely hard. Thanks for the continual updates. If you need ANYTHING~I'm always around!
ReplyDeleteAll my love, thoughts, and prayers!
Thers
xoxoxo
love the "welcome CASEY!" sign......
ReplyDeleteI am so very happy Casey is doing well! She is still in my prayers and I am thinking that she is going to be just fine! She is such a strong woman and I think she got that from someone I know! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDisregard that request I sent you. I just got over here and saw you have already posted the address.
ReplyDeleteAnne I have yet to figure out what that is on her left shoulder. Is that an Ice pack or cold water pack or something? Is it something to help in the swelling or something for the weight over a certain area? Fill me in. I know what some things are but that is one thing I am not familiar with.
My daughter got one of those breathing contraption things that is laying there by Casey and Gregs hands. They send those home with you when you leave.You can imagine all the plastic bedpans and drinking cups and pitchers my mom collected!
Are they using the circulation booties on her feet and legs? I was wondering if they still do that when their is so much accumulated swelling.
It is soooooo good to see her eyes peeping out at us!
All I can say is AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! Sooooooooo very thankful things are looking so good!
ReplyDeleteOh Anne ~ I am so glad everything is going good. Hoping and Praying Casey has a smooth and pain free recovery...
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that she is doing better! I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I sure hope that this fixes the issue once and for all and she can go on to lead a normal life, free of that awful pain.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen
Anne, my prayers are with you both. I am glad that Greg is there now for support and to give you a little break, also Punk, I know how much comfort a pet can give when you feel all alone, and just need a friend to listen and comfort and not say a word.
ReplyDeletelove you all and God Bless,
Deb
I glad to hear she seems to be better than your actual post. My prayers will continue to come. Get some rest and tell Greg that I am so glad he is there to support her. I am so glad they have found eachother. Lots of love to you all!
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Yikes!
I had no idea this was all going down! Wow! I have read through all of your most recent posts, and just hope things continue to move forward towards a much deserved 'pain-free' status for her!!
Big hugs to you both (a more gentle version for Ms Casey!)