I'm officially retracting the Fistula post. Yippy! After the barium enema this morning, the radiologist, GI and surgeon all got together and decided that the hole that was found in the colon is actually a 'man made' hole causing no problems. It is one of Caleigh's reanastomosis sites from her June '08 surgery. They took a portion of the colon out and stitched the two sections back together. That is the 'hole' we are seeing.
We are still waiting on the biopsies and should get the results tomorrow. Caleigh is still on IV fluids for hydration. She has the IV in her neck and we hope to get rid of it tomorrow. Last night we started continuous feeds of 60ml an hour and then gave her bolus feeds during the day today. She seems to be tolerating this change well and slept through the night. No blood sugar issues so far with the new feeding schedule.
There is word on the street that Caleigh might be discharged tomorrow. Maybe.
I can't even began to express how happy we are about the change of plans. No surgery. We are loving it.
Thank you to everyone for your sweet words and prayers.
We are still waiting on the biopsies and should get the results tomorrow. Caleigh is still on IV fluids for hydration. She has the IV in her neck and we hope to get rid of it tomorrow. Last night we started continuous feeds of 60ml an hour and then gave her bolus feeds during the day today. She seems to be tolerating this change well and slept through the night. No blood sugar issues so far with the new feeding schedule.
There is word on the street that Caleigh might be discharged tomorrow. Maybe.
I can't even began to express how happy we are about the change of plans. No surgery. We are loving it.
Thank you to everyone for your sweet words and prayers.
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Yeah!!! Such awesome news! I'm so glad I got to come visit today. Caleigh looked great and I sincerely mean that! Even with all she's been through in the last week, to look that great, it was even more amazing! Go Caleigh, Go!! And keep on doing what you're doing mom and dad! Ya'll are AWESOME!! It was such a blessing to see Caleigh today and an even bigger one to get to hold her and interact with her...those smiles were beautiful! Thanks for giving me an extra boost to get me through the rest of summer school and even more focus and determination for nursing school. I hope they are right about going home tomorrow! Love you guys!!
Take Care,
Stacey
Hooray! That's great news. SO hoping you guys come home tomorrow. We'll keep our fingers crossed...and our prayers a comin'.
Yeah -- I love it when things turn out better than expected! Praying so hard you all get out of there tomorow. Fingers and toes crossed!
Glad to hear this!!!
Yay..that's great news that she will be discharged soon! I'll be praying it all goes smoothly!
Was glad to read you all got to come home last night!! Fill us in on the interesting biopsy news as soon as you get a chance. Have a great weekend!
Love,
Stacey Danford
Praise God for His wonderfulness and His gentleness. What a true blessing! I am so relieved for all of you.
Aunt Donna
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