Whew hard to write that "Day 17". We were definetly thinking that we would be out of ICU by now but no such luck. Kristi is really struggeling with her breathing and is slipping backwards. They just did a proceedure called a bioscope where they put a scope in her lungs -they were hoping to find some blockage that could be extracted but that was not to be. We are waiting for lab results - but it is hard to beleive that there could be an infection given how much antibiotics she is on. We will move to plan "B"and see if other treatments might help her. Definitely a multi-pronged approach and I have got to believe that something will work.
I am continually told to be patient as the healing process is slow and she is really sick- easier said than done! Not only does she have fluids in her lungs but there is fluid outside of her lungs that is causing them to collapse. There are also signs of aspiration in her lungs and they will try another type of vent tube to prevent that from happening again.
They are going to put a new dialysis catheter in this afternoon - it a simple surgical procedure and hopefully the dialysis will remove some of the fluids surrounding her lungs so that they can inflate.
Other than her lungs everything else is moving in the right direction. Blood Chemistry looks lots better, liver looks good and it appears that the kidneys are kicking in.
Thank you for your continued prayers!!! Much Love Jayme, Kristi, Steven, Mark, Mark, Sharron (LOL)
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Dear God,
ReplyDeletethis is all so hard to understand, yet we know your ways are not our ways. We ask, right now, for you peace that passes understanding to flood Kristi and her family and that you would strengthen Kristi's body and mind and give wisdom to the doctors. Please give Jayme patience, peace and the comfort of your loving presence. I thank you that we can trust you completely knowing that you care for us more than we can comprehend. In Jesus name we pray, Amen