DukeRah update

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » June 18th, 2011, 8:54 pm

Tilly has emailed a request that I give daily updates even if there is no change. So, to fill you in, we're still making progress. Since Thursday, we've gone from the OR to intensive care,to step down, and finally today she's in her own room. Our only problem as been the maintenance of functioning IVs. She's been stuck a total of 30 times! That must be a record. She keeps blowing them. This has always been a problem. Looks like a PICC is in her future.

But, so far there has been no sign of serious trouble. We're a long way from home plate, but we have gotten to first base and are still in the game.

At each juncture as we move through the process here at Memorial, we think to ourselves, "OK, so far they've been amazingly good. But, NOW we'll see what they do at this stage. They can't keep this up." But, our experience just keeps on being unreal. It's SO CLEAN. Every single person you have contact with is eager to be helpful. NObody passes you without speaking and wishing you well. We've not had a mediocre nurse yet. None with accents we can't understand. Nobody with an "attitude"'.

Sarah is still in a whole lot of pain, barely kept under control with an epidural and her little push button. And tomorrow is the day she has to get out of bed. So that will tell us a lot. We're just hoping against hope that the big ol' buggaboo of infection doesn't rear it's ugly head. Barring that, I think the future looks bright.

Give major shout outs to all the CTN vibrators out there. If we could bottle this group's brand of love and care, we could make a fortune.

Thanks everybody. Love ya.
Love, Ima

Devil in the Blue Dress · Post by **Devil in the Blue Dress** » June 18th, 2011, 9:07 pm

That report deserves a standing ovation!

TillyGalore · Post by **TillyGalore** » June 18th, 2011, 9:28 pm

Thank you for the update, Ima. So glad to read so far everything is going well. Is DukeRah up for visitors?

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » June 18th, 2011, 10:09 pm

TillyGalore wrote:Thank you for the update, Ima. So glad to read so far everything is going well. Is DukeRah up for visitors?

Give her another day and a possible shower. She's eager to get her "Tilly Fix" but, it's a little soon. Maybe we can work out a way I can drop you there and pick you up and we can do lunch or something real soon.
Her phone number is 966-1876 if you want to try and give her a shout out.
Love, @

lawgrad91 · Post by **lawgrad91** » June 18th, 2011, 10:11 pm

Ima, thank you for the updates.

Prayers and vibes continue for DukeRah, and all of you, and nasty kicks to any lurking infections. (Do infections have shins?)

Post by **YmoBeThere** » June 18th, 2011, 10:38 pm

Good to hear signs are all positive. Continued vibes!

ArkieDukie · Post by **ArkieDukie** » June 18th, 2011, 10:55 pm

It's great to hear that things are going well overall, Ima! Vibes for continued improvement, and shin kicks to the pain! Also sending therapeutic anti-microbial shin kicks. Go elsewhere, bugs!

Lavabe · Post by **Lavabe** » June 19th, 2011, 7:45 am

Good morning, DukeRah and Ima!!

Ommmmmmmmm!!

shereec · Post by **shereec** » June 19th, 2011, 8:29 am

I'm so glad to hear of your positive experiences with the staff - I know it goes a long way toward your own thoughts, prayers and vibes helping DukeRah! Continued good vibes coming your way!

Very Duke Blue · Post by **Very Duke Blue** » June 19th, 2011, 7:24 pm

I love good news and this is really good. I too am glad the experience has been good over there. Good care makes a huge difference. Love to DukeRah and you.

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » June 19th, 2011, 7:45 pm

We're going through a rough patch right now. The pain has worn us both down a bit. It's impossible to get on top of it and they've given her all the meds they can. They had to put in a central line this morning, something we didn't want to do since we're so, so scared of infection. We hope it doesn't have to be in there long. Aside from that, we continue to move along. Hoping for a positive night and some good rest so there will be energy to tackle tomorrow.

Love, Ima

PS We've discovered the area where DUMC excels over Memorial. It's in the availability of radiology. They only work four days a week over here. We've had an order in for PICC line since Thursday night but they don't come to work until Monday. THEN you have to wait your turn in a very long line. Hence, the central line necessity this morning. Definitely not a good thing. At Duke they were johnny-on-the-spot.

ArkieDukie · Post by **ArkieDukie** » June 19th, 2011, 8:22 pm

Ima, I'm sorry to hear that DukeRah is having a rough time with the pain. Sending

to you,

for DukeRah, and shin-kicks to the pain. Also, as before, I'm sending prophylactic shin-kicks to the microbes to keep 'em away.

Lavabe · Post by **Lavabe** » June 19th, 2011, 8:34 pm

Sorry about the pain. Major vibes.

Ima Facultiwyfe · Post by **Ima Facultiwyfe** » June 20th, 2011, 8:17 am

Clear liquids and a careful walk around the room. Still no fever. Keeping fingers crossed!
Love, Ima

CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » June 20th, 2011, 8:35 am

devildeac · Post by **devildeac** » June 20th, 2011, 8:55 am

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:Clear liquids and a careful walk around the room. Still no fever. Keeping fingers crossed!
Love, Ima

Continued great news!

lawgrad91 · Post by **lawgrad91** » June 20th, 2011, 9:13 am

DevilWearsPrada2.0 · Post by **DevilWearsPrada2.0** » June 20th, 2011, 11:41 am

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:Clear liquids and a careful walk around the room. Still no fever. Keeping fingers crossed!
Love, Ima

Great to hear! Continued recovery and thoughts and prayers and vibes going your way!

DevilAlumna · Post by **DevilAlumna** » June 20th, 2011, 12:37 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:

What he vibed! Keep it up, DukeRah!!

(And continued

to you, Ima!)

DukePA · Post by **DukePA** » June 20th, 2011, 2:57 pm

Fingers crossed with a side helping of mega hugs (((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))

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