Hello,
Mom's surgery went well. The doctor replaced 2 parts that were bad from her previous knee surgery and he cleaned out her knee again really good. She will have to be on IV antibiotics for 6 weeks to make sure no more infection comes back. He said on Saturday when he drained the fluid it was very cloudy compared to July when he drained. He said the fluid around her knee was infected not any of the bones that is good. He is hoping he can get her home before the 6 weeks are up to finish out the IV therapy and the Physical therapy. He said he will make sure her knee is doing good before he sends her out and he will also make sure all the other doctor's involved with her care are all on board with her going home. I am praying that this is the end of the roller coaster ride she has been this go around and she can finally go home.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Update on Shirley September 29
Hello,
Mom is having surgery today between 4-5pm. Will update blog after surgery.
Mom is having surgery today between 4-5pm. Will update blog after surgery.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Update on Shirley September 28
Hello,
Mom had to get 2units of blood today because her blood level is low. She called me a few minutes ago and she has to get 3 more units of blood plus 2 units of platelets. She is good spirits about everything that is going on. She is suppose to go back into to surgery soon to have that part replaced on her knee and for the DR to go in replace something that he put in on Sunday. Just continue prayers that is last thing for her and she can come home soon.
Mom had to get 2units of blood today because her blood level is low. She called me a few minutes ago and she has to get 3 more units of blood plus 2 units of platelets. She is good spirits about everything that is going on. She is suppose to go back into to surgery soon to have that part replaced on her knee and for the DR to go in replace something that he put in on Sunday. Just continue prayers that is last thing for her and she can come home soon.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Update on Shirley September 27 Part 2
Here is a message from Dad:
Been with Shirley all day. The surgeon irrigated her knee. She has the tube s attached, one for fluids in and a second for sucking the fliud out of her knee. The doctor wants to go back in on Tuesday or Wednesday and replace parts on her knee replacement.
Been with Shirley all day. The surgeon irrigated her knee. She has the tube s attached, one for fluids in and a second for sucking the fliud out of her knee. The doctor wants to go back in on Tuesday or Wednesday and replace parts on her knee replacement.
Update on Shirley September 27
Hello,
Mom started having problem with her knee again the other day. They did some x-ray's of it then consulted an orthopedic doctor. He drained some fluid out of her knee and he said it looked "cloudy" so he took to the OR to clean out the infection. She has moved rooms again she is in room 4918 her number is 405-307-4918. I have not seen her yet when i do i will send out another update.
Mom started having problem with her knee again the other day. They did some x-ray's of it then consulted an orthopedic doctor. He drained some fluid out of her knee and he said it looked "cloudy" so he took to the OR to clean out the infection. She has moved rooms again she is in room 4918 her number is 405-307-4918. I have not seen her yet when i do i will send out another update.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Update on Shirley September 23
Hello,
Today was a better day for mom. She got up in the wheelchair w/therapy did her exercises and got a shower that made her feel so much better. She looked better and whole her attitude was better. She ate today. All around today was a good day for her and I. Thank you all you called her and who are going to see her soon.
Today was a better day for mom. She got up in the wheelchair w/therapy did her exercises and got a shower that made her feel so much better. She looked better and whole her attitude was better. She ate today. All around today was a good day for her and I. Thank you all you called her and who are going to see her soon.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Update on Shirley September 23
Hello,
Well mom's first day on Rehab did not go so well. She was having problems with her wound/ostomy bag the wound nurse had to come visit her 2 times to fix it, she does not want to be there she wants to be at home. She cried the whole time i was in there talking to her telling her this is just one more hurdle she has to cross before she gets home. I told her to go ahead and cry hoping that will help and get it all out of her system. I had a talk with the nurse about medication, her history etc....
When i went there this evening there was another problem her restless legs has flared up so again i had to talk with the nurse about her medication for that and if she does not get her something for it she will have a very bad night. I was not a very nice person. I want the nurse to get something now not later. I want mom to benefit from rehab so she can get home.The nurse called the doctor and he ordered her medicine so i hope she gets some sleep tonight. Here is her address if any would like to send her a card she really could use some cheering up right now. She is really down in the dumps.
Norman Regional Hospital
c/o Shirley Marshall Room 3818
901 North Porter
Norman,OK 73071
OR
To her house'
Thank you.
Her Family
Well mom's first day on Rehab did not go so well. She was having problems with her wound/ostomy bag the wound nurse had to come visit her 2 times to fix it, she does not want to be there she wants to be at home. She cried the whole time i was in there talking to her telling her this is just one more hurdle she has to cross before she gets home. I told her to go ahead and cry hoping that will help and get it all out of her system. I had a talk with the nurse about medication, her history etc....
When i went there this evening there was another problem her restless legs has flared up so again i had to talk with the nurse about her medication for that and if she does not get her something for it she will have a very bad night. I was not a very nice person. I want the nurse to get something now not later. I want mom to benefit from rehab so she can get home.The nurse called the doctor and he ordered her medicine so i hope she gets some sleep tonight. Here is her address if any would like to send her a card she really could use some cheering up right now. She is really down in the dumps.
Norman Regional Hospital
c/o Shirley Marshall Room 3818
901 North Porter
Norman,OK 73071
OR
To her house'
Thank you.
Her Family
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Update on Shirley September 22
Hello,
Mom got moved today to Rehab she is room 3818 the number is 405-307-3818. Her blood count today was better then yesterday's count so maybe she is turning the corner with that time will tell. There is not really any other news to report she is still very sleepy so i hope her being in rehab will help keep her awake more.
Mom got moved today to Rehab she is room 3818 the number is 405-307-3818. Her blood count today was better then yesterday's count so maybe she is turning the corner with that time will tell. There is not really any other news to report she is still very sleepy so i hope her being in rehab will help keep her awake more.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Update on Shirley September 21
Hello,
Mom is not moving to rehab anytime soon. The surgeon came in today and said "her blood count has dropped again he is not sure why". He is wanting her GI doctor do to a scope of her stomach to see if he can see if there is anything going on there. I talked with the nurse do see if the surgeon ordered any test for the morning but he did not. The nurse thinks he is going to wait to see what her blood count is in the morning go from there. My guess is she will probably need blood again tomorrow we will see. When i know more i will let everyone know. She was upset this evening she is so tired of being in a hospital setting. She was hoping going to rehab would be one step closer to going home. Just continue prayers for her.
Mom is not moving to rehab anytime soon. The surgeon came in today and said "her blood count has dropped again he is not sure why". He is wanting her GI doctor do to a scope of her stomach to see if he can see if there is anything going on there. I talked with the nurse do see if the surgeon ordered any test for the morning but he did not. The nurse thinks he is going to wait to see what her blood count is in the morning go from there. My guess is she will probably need blood again tomorrow we will see. When i know more i will let everyone know. She was upset this evening she is so tired of being in a hospital setting. She was hoping going to rehab would be one step closer to going home. Just continue prayers for her.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Update on Shirley September 20
Hello,
Went to see mom today there is really no change with her she is the same. She was asleep most of the time while I was there. She is suppose to move to rehab sometime tomorrow when she does i will let everyone know.
Went to see mom today there is really no change with her she is the same. She was asleep most of the time while I was there. She is suppose to move to rehab sometime tomorrow when she does i will let everyone know.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Update on Shirley September19
Hello,
Nothing new to report on mom. She is about the same. They had to give her 2 untis of blood Friday. She sat up in the chair today.
Nothing new to report on mom. She is about the same. They had to give her 2 untis of blood Friday. She sat up in the chair today.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Update on Shirley September17
Hello,
Mom is doing better she walked in the hallway with therapy to the nurse station. That is a way from where here room is that was great. They had to push her back to her room in a chair but that is OK at least she is walking. The doctor made a request for the Rehab at Norman Regional Hospital to come and evaluate her if that falls though ( i hope it does not) then they are going to ask Jim Thorpe Rehab to come and do an evaluation on her. She is moving right a long. She is ready to come home.
Mom is doing better she walked in the hallway with therapy to the nurse station. That is a way from where here room is that was great. They had to push her back to her room in a chair but that is OK at least she is walking. The doctor made a request for the Rehab at Norman Regional Hospital to come and evaluate her if that falls though ( i hope it does not) then they are going to ask Jim Thorpe Rehab to come and do an evaluation on her. She is moving right a long. She is ready to come home.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Update on Shirley September16
Hello,
Mom got 1 unit of blood today. She sat up in the chair for a long period of time today. Walked a little with physical therapy in her room. She is doing so much better. It looks like the bleeding is under control in fact i think it has stopped. Each day i think she is getting a little stronger. Her heart rate is back to normal it was high in the ER but that was due to the bleeding.
Mom got 1 unit of blood today. She sat up in the chair for a long period of time today. Walked a little with physical therapy in her room. She is doing so much better. It looks like the bleeding is under control in fact i think it has stopped. Each day i think she is getting a little stronger. Her heart rate is back to normal it was high in the ER but that was due to the bleeding.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
September 15 Update on Shirley Part 2
Hello All,
Mom looks better today. They took her trach out at Kindred yesterday i forgot to post that to the early blog. I think they got the bleeding to stop. The stomach doctor wants to keep her out of the operating room they are treating her conservatively right now but if she starts bleeding a lot again then possible back to the operating room. I personal do not think that will happen. When i have been in there today it looks like the bleeding is slowed way down compared to last night. The surgeon came in to see her not sure what he said mom did not say. I told mom last night "this is just a bump in the road".
Mom looks better today. They took her trach out at Kindred yesterday i forgot to post that to the early blog. I think they got the bleeding to stop. The stomach doctor wants to keep her out of the operating room they are treating her conservatively right now but if she starts bleeding a lot again then possible back to the operating room. I personal do not think that will happen. When i have been in there today it looks like the bleeding is slowed way down compared to last night. The surgeon came in to see her not sure what he said mom did not say. I told mom last night "this is just a bump in the road".
Update on Shirley September15
Hello,
Mom is back in Norman Hospital Room 4071 she started having problems with that wound/ostomy she is bleeding from it. They did a Cat Scan of her abdomen, admitted her, was going to give her platelets and stop her of her blood thinners. The surgeon is going to come see her this AM along with her primary care Doctor and the stomach doctor. I am not sure of the CT Scan results the ER doctor did not tell us. I think at some point she is probably going to need some blood the surgeon that was on call last night did not want to transfuse her. When i know more i will let everyone else know more. Please add her to the prayer list again.
Mom is back in Norman Hospital Room 4071 she started having problems with that wound/ostomy she is bleeding from it. They did a Cat Scan of her abdomen, admitted her, was going to give her platelets and stop her of her blood thinners. The surgeon is going to come see her this AM along with her primary care Doctor and the stomach doctor. I am not sure of the CT Scan results the ER doctor did not tell us. I think at some point she is probably going to need some blood the surgeon that was on call last night did not want to transfuse her. When i know more i will let everyone else know more. Please add her to the prayer list again.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
September 13 Update on Shirley
Hello,
Went to see mom today she looked good. I think each day she is improving. Her heart rate was down in the 80's and oxygen level straying in the 90's she is still on oxygen. They have started her on something for joint pain that should help her. We all went up to see her for belated birthday cake. Johnny and Jenna were in town this weekend they spend sometime with mom. She enjoyed all of us been there with her. She still has her trach in the doctor has been out of town so maybe this week that will happen. There is really nothing new to report.
Went to see mom today she looked good. I think each day she is improving. Her heart rate was down in the 80's and oxygen level straying in the 90's she is still on oxygen. They have started her on something for joint pain that should help her. We all went up to see her for belated birthday cake. Johnny and Jenna were in town this weekend they spend sometime with mom. She enjoyed all of us been there with her. She still has her trach in the doctor has been out of town so maybe this week that will happen. There is really nothing new to report.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Update on Shirley September 11
Hello,
Went to see mom Wednesday and Friday of this week She looks better tonight (Friday) then she did on Wednesday when i went to see her. Her heart rate is about the same running in the 99-100 range her oxygen level is staying between 90%-100% but she is still on 5 liters of oxygen. She was more talkative tonight then on Wednesday night. She is slowly getting better just needs continue prayers. My brother Jeryl came up to see her tonight. She was excited to see him.
Here is the picture that got taken when the some of the pride members came up to play some tunes for mom last Friday night.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Update on Shirley September 7
Hello,
I have been out of town for a few days so today i went to see mom. She is doing good. The respiratory therapist said today " her lungs sound the best they ever have since she has been there" that is good news. They are going to pull her trach sometime this week and she has a staph infection in her trach so she is back on antibiotics again. According to the doctor is a small one (if there is such a thing as a small staph infection) the respiratory therapist did some type on mouth rinse that is suppose to kill any germs that might be in her mouth. He said "they use it for people who have artificial airways like trach's" he did that while i was there visiting. Her heart rate was good low 100's a lot better then it has been. Her oxygen level was good to between 95%-97% that is good for mom still on oxygen. She had just got back into bed when i arrived she sat up for about 30 minutes today in the chair. Just continue prayers for her.
I have been out of town for a few days so today i went to see mom. She is doing good. The respiratory therapist said today " her lungs sound the best they ever have since she has been there" that is good news. They are going to pull her trach sometime this week and she has a staph infection in her trach so she is back on antibiotics again. According to the doctor is a small one (if there is such a thing as a small staph infection) the respiratory therapist did some type on mouth rinse that is suppose to kill any germs that might be in her mouth. He said "they use it for people who have artificial airways like trach's" he did that while i was there visiting. Her heart rate was good low 100's a lot better then it has been. Her oxygen level was good to between 95%-97% that is good for mom still on oxygen. She had just got back into bed when i arrived she sat up for about 30 minutes today in the chair. Just continue prayers for her.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Update on Shirley September 5
Hello,
Went and saw mom yesterday evening she looked good. They started physical therapy on her and changed her trach out to a smaller one. She was tired when i went to see her she was saying "her joints hurt" she was coughing a lot but was able to suction the stuff out of her mouth on her own. I think her respiratory issue will get better as she gets stronger. Just continue prayers that she can get stronger and come home.
Jason got some of his pride band members to come up to the hospital last night and play a few OU tones for her since she is not able to make to the game she like it. The hospital staff loved it they were in there taking pictures of the band members and mom. They had there cell phones out they were either recording the music or someone was listening on the other end. It was great.
Went and saw mom yesterday evening she looked good. They started physical therapy on her and changed her trach out to a smaller one. She was tired when i went to see her she was saying "her joints hurt" she was coughing a lot but was able to suction the stuff out of her mouth on her own. I think her respiratory issue will get better as she gets stronger. Just continue prayers that she can get stronger and come home.
Jason got some of his pride band members to come up to the hospital last night and play a few OU tones for her since she is not able to make to the game she like it. The hospital staff loved it they were in there taking pictures of the band members and mom. They had there cell phones out they were either recording the music or someone was listening on the other end. It was great.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Update on Shirley September 3rd
Hello,
Well Mom had a rough first night there on Tuesday she had respiratory issues again. They were right on top of it according to the respiratory therapist i talk to yesterday morning. Dad sat with her all day on Wednesday he meet the doctor and her case worker. I went up last night to visit she was doing better her heart rate was higher then it had been but that happened last time she had this problem. Just continue prayers that as she gets stronger this respiratory issue will get better.
If anyone is wanting to go visit her the hours are 8am-10pm.
Well Mom had a rough first night there on Tuesday she had respiratory issues again. They were right on top of it according to the respiratory therapist i talk to yesterday morning. Dad sat with her all day on Wednesday he meet the doctor and her case worker. I went up last night to visit she was doing better her heart rate was higher then it had been but that happened last time she had this problem. Just continue prayers that as she gets stronger this respiratory issue will get better.
If anyone is wanting to go visit her the hours are 8am-10pm.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Update on Shirley September 1st Part 2
Hello,
Mom got moved today she is at Kindred Hospital Room# 215 phone # 405-713-5934
Here is the physical address in case anyone wants it:
Kindred Hospital - Oklahoma City - South
2129 SW 59th Street, 2nd Floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Phone: (405) 713-5955
Mom got moved today she is at Kindred Hospital Room# 215 phone # 405-713-5934
Here is the physical address in case anyone wants it:
Kindred Hospital - Oklahoma City - South
2129 SW 59th Street, 2nd Floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Phone: (405) 713-5955
Update on Shirley September 1st
Hello,
Nothing new to report on mom she is doing the same. She will be moving sometime this week to the LTAC facility in OKC when she moves i will send out an update. Just continue prayers for her.
Nothing new to report on mom she is doing the same. She will be moving sometime this week to the LTAC facility in OKC when she moves i will send out an update. Just continue prayers for her.
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