I just wanted to post a quick update while I'm in Greenville. I've been at the hospital sitting with Kellie's family, and now I need to get home and get to bed........
Right now, without looking back, I'm not sure what I've posted; but I received a call at work Tuesday telling me that the radiologist was ready to check my markings and get started with radiation. I was off on Wednesday and went and had my markings checked, and they added some more. I was supposed to work 7a to 4p today, but the latest appointment they had was 3:45. I got up at 5:00, left home at 5:45, worked 6:30 until 3:15, and was there at 3:40. It went really smooth, but I had a hard time getting comfortable today. By the time it was over, I was really starting to get anxious. Honestly, I'm not sure if it was because of my back, or the fact that I was going to the hospital when I was done. My radiologist wasn't there, so I saw another one who just checked my skin really quick to make sure I was not having a reaction. They have given me a cream to apply three times a day, and I used it after my shower this morning and again before I left the office. Tomorrow will be the same as today.
So far, I've not noticed much of anything as far as a reaction, pain, burning, etc. They told me that the first two weeks are pretty uneventful.
When I left the office, I went over and sat with Kellie's family for a while. Her parents were there and her husband arrived before I left. Kellie was supposed to receive a trach tonight around five, but I what I expected happened. The OR got backed up. They are going to try and do it tomorrow. Kellie has had a rough day and is extremely weak. She was intubated again today, and I hope she will get some rest tonight. While I was there, most of her family stayed in the waiting room while she rested.
Please continue to pray for my friend. I don't know what's worse for me.......not being able to see her, or seeing her and not being able to handle it. I just sat there and tried to offer my support. I know that she knows I am coming and going. Her family is extremely tired and has another crisis going on as well. Please lift up all of them in prayer. As far as I know, Kellie still does not have a diagnosis........
Thank you,
Cindy
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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