Subject: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.03 Day 87 Hello All, • JaNell had a good day today. No significant change from the day before. More Later, terry |
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On Mar 5, 2012, at 11:24 AM, Larry Boykin wrote: Good afternoon. Well like they say “no news is good news”. Nice pictures. |
Subject: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.05 Day 89 Hello All, • The good news: JaNell felt good today. She worked out in the gym, using weights and an exercise bike. She traded in her hospital gown for street clothes today. • The not so good news: This evening, for no apparent reason, she developed a case of nausea and threw up. This is the first incident in past several days. Just before she got sick, she said that she had the sensation of being too full. This is puzzling because she ate lightly today, and only drank the liquid from her vegetable soup, at dinner. • Blood pressure 124/80, Fistula and JP drain output - light, White blood cells 14.6, Temperature 99.3 low-grade fever. More later, terry
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Subject: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.06 Day 90 Hello All, • JaNell had another good day with physical rehab. She rode an exercise bike and worked with weights. • Some not so good news: nausea persists with gagging on one occasion tonight at 8:30. • Some really good news: Her doctor released her today, and says it’s OK to leave Scottsdale and travel to Las Cruces. We plan to leave for Las Cruces on Thursday. Praise God, terry |
On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:30 AM, <swansue48> wrote: That is so wonderful! My back is still in too poor of shape to drive longer than 20 minutes at a time. I wish I could see you before you go. How often do you have to come back for check-ups? I would love to have you over then? Subject: Re: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.06 Thank you! Back in three months or "when it cools off in the fall," says Dr Wasif. Warm Regards - Thank You For All You Do, terry |
Thanks - we stopped in Benson @ 4:30 On Mar 8, 2012, at 5:37 AM, Norene Morehead wrote: I know this is a blessed day for both of you. Drive careful and stop and rest as you feel the need to. Luv, Norene
Thanks for the email. We made it to Benson AZ at about 4:30. We are taking a break and hope to start home in the morning, Hang tough, terry
I bet all of those options are looking better. If only we had taken better care of our bodies when we were younger. |
We are on our way home, stopped at Benson AZ at 4:30 Thanks for your emails, terry On Mar 8, 2012, at 8:11 PM, Pam Owen wrote: Welllll??? Snow here all afternoon. Lol Pj Sent from PJ |
We are on our way home today, stopped in Benson at 4:30, tt On Mar 8, 2012, at 6:19 PM, Nancy Worley wrote: Did you make it home today? Our weather has been bad for driving and it seems to be covering entire state. Brown-out today but could get moisture tonite or tomorrow. Sooooo dry here. Anxious to know about your trip. |
Subject: Re: back in las cruces We are leaving Benson AZ @ 7:30 All is well.. Thanks terry On Mar 9, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Charles Pfeifer wrote: Good Morning: |
Subject: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.09 Friday Night Hello All, We are happy to report that we made the journey from Phoenix safely. We took the Drs. advice and our common sense to take two days. JaNell & Terry
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Subject: Fwd: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.12 Kelly Text FWD: Mom fell this morning getting back into bed. Fracture in lower back, disc smashed together. May heal on its own, she will be able to walk but will be painful. Pain now being managed with medication. Being admitted to memorial medical center for further evaluation on fracture. Kelly Text FWD: Mom will be in hospital for 24 to 36 hours to monitor how she is. Dr will assess her at that time. Her pain is being managed with medication, she is resting. • JaNell fell this morning at about 6:30. She was transported by ambulance to Memorial Medical Center. After viewing the CT Scan results, the emergency room doctor stated that the injury would not affect her ability to walk, and the injury was not a threat to her spinal cord. That's the good news... The bad news is that recovery will be painful. He said that the fracture may heal by its self, or a procedure may be performed in which a material would be injected, to repair the fracture. * JaNell's sister, Sandra, is coming to Las Cruces tomorrow. Kelly will pick her up in El Paso at 6:00 PM. terry |
Subject: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.13 Hello All, • JaNell had a hard day of pain. The pain was probably as bad today as it has been through this whole ordeal. Her nurse called the doctor and got his authorization to increase the morphine level. • A physical therapist came today and helped her sit up on the edge of the bed. She was encouraged that she was able to do this. But later, she theorized that sitting on the edge of the bed was what initiated the pain. • A technician came and discussed fitting her with a back brace, which would force her to “bend at the hip rather than bending at the waist,” thus relieving pain. • JaNell’s sister Sandra arrived today. Thank you for your prayers and concern, terry |
Subject: JaNell Surgery Report 2012.03.15 Day 99 Hello All, • The doctor reduced the amount of JaNell’s medication (morphine,) and supplemented it with a Fentanyl patch. • She experienced a low-grade fever today. A blood sample was taken to provide a culture test, to analyze the extent of bacterial infection. • The wound fistula remains active, with a low level of drainage. • She will receive a lumbar epidural injection, with sedation, in the morning at 7:00, to control back pain. (Dr. Velarde) • Antibiotic Avelox was administered for bacterial infection. • She watched NCAA March Madness (NMSU VS Indiana.) • Ron came for a visit today. Thank you for your concern and prayers, terry |