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September 19, 2007

Sept. 19 Update

The surgeon came to see her this morning as well as the infectious disease doctor and said that she's still progressing in a positive direction--not as fast as we'd all like, but still going the right way. They took her down for another cat scan to see how her abdomen looks compared to the last one they took last week. There's probably another pocket of infected fluid they have to drain, but things seem to be improving. The radiologist said there's one cavity that's collapsed, meaning that one of the pockets of infected fluid has pretty much all drained out which is very good.

She's still very communicative--she frets about not having a voice and not being able to eat anything through her mouth (they gave her a feeding tube). She even went off the ventilator today for a couple hours, I think. She was breathing on her own and doing pretty well. There were a couple moments when her pulse/oxygen got a little low, but you just have to remind her to take some deep breaths and she does ok. That's a good start to getting her off the breathing machine.

And she must be better because she's actually watching a bit of TV today--she hasn't wanted to for a couple weeks now. All in all, her improved condition is making me feel more secure so that I can start my new job tomorrow and not have to worry too much about her. (She was SOOOOO excited and so happy when I told her about it! Even gave me a thumbs-up sign!) I'll be on call for her during the week while I work and visiting on weekends. As long as there is someone here all the time with her, she won't get too lonely. My brother's been very good about working remote so he can stay here; my dad's been here every day and my sister visits when she can (otherwise she's looking after the kids). Plus Mom's sister has been here for 2 weeks, though she has to go back this Sunday for a doctor's appointment. I'm sure she'll be back as soon as possible.

Posted by Amy at September 19, 2007 01:59 PM

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Amy,

My name is George Mathew, and I used to go to high school with you. My sister Anna was friends with your sister Sirasa (forgive me if misspelled)

I just came across your blog, and read about your mother. I hope she is feeling better.

Please give my family's best wishes to your mom and the rest of the family.

Posted by: doctorMBA [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 19, 2007 05:16 PM

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