Sorry about not keeping the blog up to date. Melissa is having some problems with either her computer or the Wi-Fi in the hospital. It has been hard to get on.
Her records were sent to the GI doctor at Barnes. He said that this area is not really his area of expertise but he thought she needed surgery. He did forward her records on to another GI doctor. Melissa's surgeon would like her to see another surgeon at Barnes. He is trying to make arrangements. If he agrees with him, Melissa may have surgery next week and have the illostomy bag back for a length of time.
She is not having a good week. Blood counts did come up but she is running a low grade fever. She is also in a lot of pain, part of which can be withdrawal from the pain meds. Her drain also fell out this morning. A wonderful nurse, Cheryl who we call the stoma lady helped her to fit a bag over the hole that was left so it is not so messy. Melissa knows she has been in the hospital too long when even the transport people stop and ask about how she is doing. Many of the staff have said that they are praying for her.
She did have a couple of good things happen today. A package came from a friend and she recieved an e-reader already loaded with some free books and personlized with Drew and her picture. Melissa also called the cell phone company after I talked with a friend. They gave her extra minutes to help out. We were almost out of rollover minutes and if she has surgery we will quickly go through what is left. This will help alot.
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