Kristy had the portable dialysis machine in her room early today along with the portable dialysis nurse, a very nice nurse named Billy. He carefully attached the "in and out" tubes to her and the machine, which purred to life with a huge pump and a fine filter, looking very much like the one we use on our motor home (imagine that! :) ). Immediately, the red blood flowed out of her, through the filter for cleansing, into the machine and then the clean blood flowed back in to her. Billy was very good at explaining the process and he stayed by her side, monitoring her the entire four hours of the dialysis. It was comforting to see him stay and monitor her so closely. They removed four liters of fluid from her yesterday and four more liters today. Billy indicated this amount is in the "moderately high" category. Her color was much better after the awesome dialysis machine did it's work. What a wonderful, life saving device this invention is!!
In addition, a personal care partner/sitter was assigned to Kristy-- Dianna who is studying to be an oncology nurse. Dianna will be a wonderful nurse....she was terrific with Kristy. She was also by Kristy's side all day, except for a brief lunch break, during which she was relieved by Robin. Her duty nurse, Lisa, was in and out constantly as well as the Leukemia doctor and his team of five and the Nephrology doctor and resident. She has been well attended and cared for!! For this, we are very grateful.
I arrived in Ashland about 8 PM last night and stayed at KK's house, then headed for the hospital early this morning and spent the day here with Kristy. (KK is very tired and truly needs some rest, so hopefully she can get a little break now) She is indeed, very sick, but she is a fighter and they have got great things going on for her, so I know she will be much better tomorrow. Dr. Chung, (lead Chemo Dr) was pleased with the way she looked today and saw improvement over yesterday.
So ya'll keeps those prayers coming and thanks so much for your encouragement, we are all grateful!!
(Posted by Molly 10/30/08 4:30 PM)
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4 comments:
Keep it up Kristi, one day at a time. Hopefully you will feel just a little better each day. You are in our prayers.
Arlene (rv friend of Molly & Bob)
Kristy,
It sounds like you are in good hands. It is great that you are blessed with family like Molly and Bob, who want to do what they can to help. We haven't known them long, but they are wonderful people. We will continue to pray for you and your entire family.
Dale and Terry Pace (friends of Bob and Molly)
Kristy,
You have been fighting this a long time but you are doing great. Stay strong! We'll be praying for you.
Molly, we're glad to hear you made it to KK's and are able to be with Kristy. You are in our thoughts and prayers also.
Kathryn, I hope you can get some much needed rest now that Molly is there.
Hugs and we love you all...
Pat and Mike
Kristy, I am so glad to see you are doing better. I am starting a collection of items to bring to you when the kids & I come to visit.
Hang in there! You are doing so well!
We love you!
Kay Ellen
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