Ed - Lisa's post surgical updates
CantWait wrote: How is Lisa doing??? I miss her.
redchief replied: Thank you, Marie. You all are so kind. She'll be so happy that so many are praying and pulling for her.
Now, the bad news. Lisa had a really terrible night and a bad day. Her nausea wouldn't calm down with medication and she's not able to hold anything down. She has a small bowel obstruction, which the doctor called normal after the extent of her surgery. I spent the day with her, trying to give her comfort that I couldn't. I know she appreciated my efforts, but I just wish I could switch places with her. We're hoping for a better day tomorrow.
I'm sorry it took so long for me to get online today. It's been tough finding time to get everything done around here. I miss her too. I'll update you tomorrow, and thanks again.
luvmykids replied: I'm sorry to hear she's not recovering as smoothly as I'm sure she'd like I bet she's going nuts! More prayers that she can go home quickly!
Insanemomof3 replied: Oh goodness. I am thinking of her and I hope she has a better day tomorrow!!!
PrairieMom replied: I hope they get things under control for you.
amymom replied: Oh Ed, I am sorry. Lisa you and the kids are in our prayers!
BAC'sMom replied: I am so sorry Ed. Please tell her that she is in my thoughts and prayers. to you both!
MoonMama replied: I'm so sorry Ed. Lots of continued thoughts and prayers for Lisa. And hugs to your whole family.
MommyToAshley replied: Please pass those hugs along to Lisa. We really miss her around here. I hope she starts to feel better soon... real soon!
C&K*s Mommie replied: Give her all of our best, Ed. I will keep her in my thoughts as well.
redchief replied: HI everyone. She's been asking about you all, too. She's having a better day today, outlook-wise. We won't know if the bowel obstruction is clear until she goes down for x-rays later. I don't have much time... I'm between visits while others are in seeing her right now. Again, I wanted to thank everyone for being so caring and supportive.
I'll update you all later.
sparkys2boys replied: Thanks foe the update Ed.. hope shes feeling better soon.
ZandersMama replied: Poor thing, hope she is feeling better soon.
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CantWait replied: Oh gosh Ed, I'm sorry she's having such a rough time. Thanks for keeping us all updated and letting Lisa know we're thinking about her and praying for her.
kimberley replied: Ed, please tell Lisa i miss her and i am praying she is outa there and feeling better soon!
redchief replied: Hi everyone. It's 10:04 PM and I just got back from giving my parents an update. Lisa had a much better day today. Her outlook is almost normal, stubborn, tough Lisa. Man, I missed that these last few days! Her infection control doctor said they got her bad bacteria identified and have tailored her antibiotics toward it so as not to kill off all of her good bacteria. She is tolerating treatment much better and her pain is under control without pain killers <-- I think much of that is simply her stubborn nature.
She told a nurse tonight she'd rather go through 400 childbirths than have to go through anything like this again. She smiled today; first time I saw that this week. And Katie got to spend quite a bit of time with her. I think that was good for both of them. She moved her bowels a little, and we're hopeful the blockage is moving. We'll know better tomorrow after another x-ray series. For the time being she has a private room, which allowed us to have the whole family up with her. The hospital staff is being extremely supportive of allowing all of us to be on the floor with her. I think they realize she needs her family to feel complete.
Anyway, I know you've all been waiting for good news, and I'm glad I can finally deliver some. I brought pages of well wishes to the hospital today and she read everything. I"m going to print her some more tomorrow before I head over. She misses you all. Thanks so much to all of you!
BAC'sMom replied: Good news Ed. Tell her I am thinking of her.
amymom replied: Thanks for the update Ed. Continued prayers for Lisa, you and the kids! I had not told Mary Beth about Lisa's surgery, but will so she can send Katie a note later today. Lots of love sent to Lisa
CantWait replied: Glad things are looking better, and that you're all able to see her. I can't imagine sitting in a hospital room a lone for days.
Jamison'smama replied: So glad to hear things are looking up and she is getting back to her old self. I've been thinking of her...hugs to you both~
redchief replied: Hello everyone. Lisa says hello, too. 
I was there for both her surgeon and infection control doctor visits today. The surgeon said that if she continues to progress, they may be able to let her go home on Wednesday. The x-ray showed continued blockage and the doc said the bowel movement she had was simply what the suppository loosened from her rectum (sorry if that was TMI). The good news is that though the blockage was still there, it appears to be moving a little. She was taken off IV fluids today and the doctor increased her diet to unrestricted liquid in hopes it will get things down there woke up again.
The infection control doc has authorized and Lisa consented to installation of a pic line. She'll have to continue on IV antibiotics after she comes home so the pic is necessary. On the up side, her sense of humor remains intact. Her eight month pregnant friend came over to visit today and they spent a good deal of time "comparing" bellies.
My2Beauties replied: I hope she gets better!
holley79 replied: Hope she is able to go home Wednesday. Glad to hear things are getting better. Let her know I am thinking of her and she is in my thoughts and prayers.
mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Please tell her that we're all thinking of her!
Kaitlin'smom replied: to all of you. We sure do miss her. Thanks for all the updates Ed
My3LilMonkeys replied: I hope she gets better soon.
Insanemomof3 replied: Glad to hear she is doing better!!! Can't wait for her to come back.
CantWait replied: Thanks for the update Ed. Tell her again we miss her.
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