The last few days has been going pretty good. Dropped Insulin down to 4 today which is a good thing, but I noticed my blood sugar has been a little high since. Not to sure about why that’s happening but we will find out from Dr. Bellin tomorrow. So Great News, we are coming home […]
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Day 47 I think? Leave a comment
Day 45 1 comment
This is the 3rd day since the Gastric tube removal still very sore abdomen, but greatful it has been removed the pain has improved, I’am able to sit with more ease and able to take a deep breath without discomfort. Walking is easier as well, my J-tube(feeding tube) is still uncomfortable but tolerable. On Tuesday we […]
Day 42 3 comments
Well day started out a little rough, a lot of pain coming from my G-tube. If you ask me I think its because it was ready to come out. We had a check up for nutrients through blood work. While waiting we ran into Louise the Islet Auto Transplant Coordinator who organizes everything and appointments […]
1 month and 2 days from surgery 3 comments
Haven’t posted for a couple days, I apologize it has been fast and furious. Once you leave the hospital which is a mix of joy and of fear because now your on your own. Although you have the resources at your finger tips to call for questions and help it’s an ominous feeling. The first […]
ANGIE’S JOURNEY 2 comments
All is well!!! Praise the Lord!! Two really good nights and days!! Getting lots of rest. First day out really was hard on Angie. Going to transplant infusion center for 4 – 5 hours was way tooo much and she paid for it the next day. Extremely sore and nauseated, body wasn’t used to up right […]
ANGIE’S JOURNEY Leave a comment
Praise the LORD!!! Out of the hospital again, let’s keep it that way. Had a good night and Angie feels pretty good just really weak (imagine that laying in a hospital bed for 26 days) WOW!!! how time flies when they have you on drugs!! haha!! Actually she in a lot better shape physically and mentally than first […]
ANGIE’S JOURNEY !!! Leave a comment
Still in hospital, but hopefully will be dismissed today. Last couple of days have gone really well. I still want to reiterate if you are admitted to a hospital be sure and have someone if you can’t, check and recheck every med they are giving you, why they are giving it to you and document it!!!!!! This […]
ANGIE’S JOURNEY 1 comment
Praise the LORD!!! Angie is getting out of hospital. It is Friday day 21 in the journey, we are so excited.Sleep in a real bed for Angie and her mother(Beth). Wow three weeks after surgery. They told us before surgery it would be 2 – 3 weeks for hospital stay, leave it to Angie to […]
ANGIE’S JOURNEY 3 comments
Praise the LORD!!!! Angie is doing really well. Had a hiccup night before last with feeding tube. Plugged feeding tube, made for a long night. All her medicine now is given through tube and some of it is quite sticky. They crush all of her pills and mix them with water, if the tube isn’t flushed […]
DAY : 16 or 17 ANGIE’S JOURNEY 2 comments
Another good night, two in a row . Praise the LORD!!! They have taken the morphine pump away again everything now is oral( J-tube) which is her feeding tube. They are looking at Wednesday or Thursday for dismissal. Afternoon nurse had Angie give herself an injection of insulin, she needs to learn, hopefully just for […]