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Prayers for Susie, please
Posted By: flutist
Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 06:03 PM
Susie went in at 9 this morning for upper and lower GI. Please join us in prayers for good results. Hope to know something soon.
Will keep you all posted.
Bets
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 06:58 PM
You know you've got mine... Definitely keep us posted.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 07:03 PM
Prayers from here too Bets!
Ana
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 07:22 PM
Hugs and prayers....
Posted By: Winfrey
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 07:22 PM
Sorry to hear this... you've got mine too.
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 07:23 PM
Prayers and hugs are with you!!!
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 07:53 PM
Many good thoughts and prayers for Susie.
Andrea
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 08:24 PM
Sending prayers for good results.
Posted By: my10rugrats
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 08:28 PM
my hugs and prayers are sent too
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 09:41 PM
Prayers heading up.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 09:49 PM
Good results. Vince called and said they found a couple small polyps and took them off. A little bit of diverticulitis, which is normal for her age. Everything else was okay. Final results will be in later. I am so relieved.
Thanks so very much for your prayers. They all help.
Love ya all.
Bets
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 09:53 PM
Bets! Great news!
Posted By: Marian
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 10:05 PM
I just saw this, Bets - very good news! I'm so glad.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/22/14 11:03 PM
Woot woot
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 12:51 AM
Good news. Thanks for the update.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 02:09 AM
Thank heavens... thanks for letting us know. I had similar results from my colonoscopy last week too. Always good to know things are OK!
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 03:00 AM
Bets I just saw this post. I'm so glad the results are good news. You know I'm sending my prayers for Susie and you.
Hugs my friend.
Midgie
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 03:13 AM
Woohoo and booyah!
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 04:51 AM
that is great news, Bets!!! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: Haroula
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 07:40 AM
Great news.Prayers and hugs
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 10:27 AM
Just saw your post Bets. Good news for your and Susie.
Sending Prayers & Hugs.
Gerry
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 12:13 PM
Great news, prayers on the way.
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 12:15 PM
Bets, that is wonderful news. Continued prayers for you and Susie.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 02:44 PM
I'm late to your thread, flutist, but so pleased to read that good news about Susie
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 03:38 PM
Great News !!!!
<HUGS>
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 04:43 PM
Thanks so much for all your thoughts, prayers and hugs. Boy, did I need them. We still are not out of the woods yet. Need to find out why she is retaining iron and get the level down so she will start eating. Will certainly keep you all posted.
Bets
Posted By: Drmojo
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/23/14 08:26 PM
Praying for susie Bets~
I am so sorry she is having to go through all this~
its not easy~ and i know its very hard on you too~
my thoughts & Prayers are with you always~
Karen
Posted By: ssgamer
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 04/24/14 05:05 AM
Prayers and Hugs on the way.
Charllotte
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 02:14 PM
Doctor put Susie in the hospital last night. We need continued prayers for her.Just don't know what is going on. Hope to hear something today.
Bets
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 03:49 PM
Oh, dear. They have got to figure this out soon. We're leaving for Iowa tomorrow, but I will have my Microsoft Surface and will check in often to see if you have any answers.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 03:51 PM
So sorry Bets, this must be so frustrating for you all. I hope they can figure out what is wrong and help her feel better quick.
Ana
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 04:26 PM
What a worry for you, flutist
I do hope Susie's problem is resolved soon
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 05:22 PM
Hugs and prayers, Bets, hugs and prayers.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 08:24 PM
Susie has been put on fluids and antibiotics and is being tested for C Dif. Don;t know when the test results will be back.
Posted By: Marian
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 08:30 PM
Positive thoughts for Susie, Bets.
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 08:47 PM
More prayers are on the way.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 09:54 PM
Sending positive thoughts Bets!
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 10:28 PM
I'm sending my prayers and positive thoughts, hugs too.
Posted By: my10rugrats
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/07/14 11:27 PM
am sending my postive thoughts and prayers too
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/08/14 03:54 AM
My prayers , Bets... <HUGS>
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/08/14 10:25 AM
Bets sorry to hear Susie is still not well. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/08/14 11:54 AM
Bets, prayers out that all will be fine.
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/08/14 06:28 PM
Prayers, positive thoughts and hugs for all of you. Hope all will be fine
Be strong
Kisses
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/08/14 07:04 PM
Aw Bets HUGS!!!! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May they get to the bottom of things and have her on the road to a complete recovery ASAP!!!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/09/14 03:23 AM
Bet's, sending prayers for strength for all and healing for Susie.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/09/14 05:02 PM
C Dif test came back negative. Whew. We went to see her last night. Very weak and somewhat confused. Did an echo cardiogram last night and have taken her to get fluid drawn off her lungs and belly. Hasn't seen dr. yet.
Busy day, just got back from Sam's. Am doing laundry then need to do some housecleaning today as I am going to a wedding shower tomorrow.
Keep you posted.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/09/14 06:16 PM
So much advancement in medicine and yet they still have difficulties diagnosing some things. How frustrating and difficult for you all. Prayers still heading her way.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/11/14 02:16 PM
Still no news as to what is wrong with Susie. They are concerned about the 02 and did a chest scan yesterday. Hope to hear something today.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/11/14 03:23 PM
What a nightmare for you all.
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/11/14 04:51 PM
Big hugs to you and your family, Bets!
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/11/14 04:53 PM
Hugs, Bets, hopefully you guys will know something soon!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/11/14 10:59 PM
Susie breathing better today. Took more fluid off belly. Hope we hear something tomorrow.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/12/14 02:08 AM
A bit of better news for you flutist. That's good
Posted By: soot
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/12/14 02:10 AM
We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Bets
Dano
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/12/14 11:39 AM
More Hugs and Prayers on the way.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/12/14 06:19 PM
They took off more then 8 liters of fluid off her belly yesterday. She is feeling better today and even put on some make-up. Easy day for her today, just breathing exercises and food. Vince says she doesn't have an option about eating. Still no diagnosis yet but it is encouraging.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/12/14 06:46 PM
Glad she is feeling better but baffling that they can't pinpoint what is wrong.
Ana
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/13/14 12:11 AM
My prayers, Bets...
Why is she retaining water in the stomach? Did they check her liver?
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/13/14 12:12 AM
My heavens! 8 liters from her abdomen? Sure hope they find some answers soon...
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/13/14 10:07 AM
Praying she continues to improve Bets and you get some answers as to what is causing the fluid to build up.
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/13/14 12:13 PM
Bets, continued prayers for Susie. Hope there's a diagnosis soon. Hugs!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/14/14 03:10 PM
Had a nice chat with Susie yesterday. I was surprised when she called. Still nothing definite yet. Haven't heard anything yet today.
Edit: Just heard from Vince. Physical therapy today and the last round of antibiotics. Doctors will be in later.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/14/14 04:45 PM
Prayers and hugs and crossed fingers
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/14/14 09:20 PM
I'm adding prayers too.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 02:04 AM
She walked all the way down the hall today.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 05:39 AM
That is great!!!!!! Sending HUGS and prayers continue!!!
Nan
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 05:45 AM
Progress!
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 12:41 PM
Good to hear, flutist !!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 02:44 PM
Diagnosis: Cirrhosis of the liver. Plans are to have her moved to a assisted living unit where she can get physical therapy and occupational therapy. This till she gets strong enough to go home. She will be on a low salt high protein diet and medication. This all could take place today or tomorrow, depending upon finding a place where she can get the therapy she needs. She will probably have to have fluid taken off periodically and check ups with the liver specialist. Down the road, she may need a liver transplant. Long ways away though if she follows her diet and everything else.
This is just mind boggling. At least we know what we are dealing with.
I want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Don't know what I would do without you all.
Love ya.
Bets
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 03:17 PM
I hope the treatment helps her heal quickly. Do they have any idea why so she can control it? It's usually a secondary disease. At least they know what it is so she can get help. Hugs to you all!
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 03:37 PM
I hate to hear it, but at least they have a diagnosis and now can make a plan. Will pray that it is effective and she is better soon. Hugs to you all.
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 03:47 PM
Better news at least a diagnosis and hopes of treatment. Still praying for recovery.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 04:51 PM
Mind boggling is the only way to describe it - but at least a diagnosis allows for an actual plan of treatment. Sound like the prognosis is a long, but treatable road. Onwards!
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 06:09 PM
Prayers the treatments go well and lots of Hugs.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/15/14 06:31 PM
A few post back. I did mention the liver. Fluid retention in the abdomen is signs of liver problems. My brother-in-law had the same thing.
My prayers for Susie.. Hang in there Bets. <HUGS>
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/16/14 10:30 AM
Bets I am hoping with proper care your daughter can beat this. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/16/14 03:16 PM
I'm sure knowing now what the problem has at least relieved
a little of the stress. flutist.
Still sending my very best to you and Susie
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/17/14 04:51 PM
Dr. kept Susie in the hospital last night as she was dehydrated. She is in good spirits this morning and is waiting for the dr to come in and give the okay to transfer her to the rehab where she will be staying for a few weeks.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/17/14 06:16 PM
Hope she is well enough to leave the hospital soon, Bets. Hugs to you all .
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/17/14 06:52 PM
I hope she continues to get better bets.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/18/14 02:45 PM
She is now at the rehab center. Want to get over and see her as today is her birthday. Will ask Vince what she would like special to eat and will try and get it and take it over.
She still has a rough row to hoe.
Bets
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/18/14 03:14 PM
Sending my "Greetings" to Susie, flutist, and hope she is doing OK today !!
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/18/14 04:03 PM
Positive thoughts for all of you. Hope the rehab goes smoothly.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/18/14 05:04 PM
Best wishes for her Bets.
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/18/14 06:29 PM
What a terrible way to spend your birthday. At least she will be with friends. I hope things get better soon.
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/20/14 10:36 AM
Bets it's a good sign Susie is in rehab. My prayers are with you both.
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/20/14 12:10 PM
Continued prayers for strength and a speedy recovery.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/20/14 06:47 PM
Vince said Susie sounded much better today. Getting up, getting dressed and putting on makeup. Walked some without the walker. This was a good move for er. Slowly making progress.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/20/14 07:16 PM
WooHooo.....
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/20/14 09:25 PM
Sounds good Bets
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/21/14 10:08 AM
Bets that is good news. My prayers are with you both.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/21/14 04:20 PM
Sounds really good, flutist !!
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/22/14 11:46 PM
Bets, I'm so glad Susie is making more and more progress.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/23/14 04:16 PM
WooHoo Bets!!! Sounds like she is improving slowly but surely!!! Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers!! HUGS!!!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/28/14 04:48 PM
Vince said Susie had a good day yesterday. Tomorrow, she has to see the liver specialists, then get more fluid taken out. Vince says she looks like she is 9 months pregnant. No way Jose. We were over there Monday and she sounded so much better. She needs a lot of physical therapy though.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/28/14 05:15 PM
Bets, I'm glad she is improving.
Where is all that fluid coming from?
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/28/14 07:08 PM
Don't know L4L.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/28/14 09:45 PM
A compromised liver will cause fluid retention in the abdomen.
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/29/14 12:26 AM
I hope she continues to improve Bets.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/30/14 05:11 AM
Bets.. My prayers for, Susie...
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/30/14 05:00 PM
They took off six and a quarter liters yesterday. She went back to rehab and sat up for awhile and ate some cottage cheese and peaches. Haven't heard anything today.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 05/30/14 05:03 PM
I'm glad to hear was up and about. I hope she continues to improve.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/01/14 10:09 PM
Just got back from seeing Susie. She was looking good and sounding good. She now says she is glad to be where she is.
. My heart is a littl bit lighter now.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/01/14 10:22 PM
That's great Bets!
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/01/14 10:23 PM
What a relief... even if YOU know she's where she should be, it makes it a lot easier if she realizes it too.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/02/14 01:02 AM
That is super news
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/02/14 10:27 AM
More good news Bets. Keeping you both in my prayers.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/02/14 10:29 AM
So nice to read your good news, flutist !!
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/02/14 11:10 AM
Bets, continued prayers for Susie. Glad it's good news for both of you!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/06/14 03:17 PM
Susie had a really good day yesterday. She maneuvered her wheelchair to the elevator, then to the dining room. Got a bowl of soup, salad and fruit, then got herself back to her room. No help from Vince. Vince said he had tears in his eyes watching her do all this.
Onward with progress, Susie.
Bets
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/06/14 04:10 PM
This is wonderful! Hope she feels like dancing as soon as possible!
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/06/14 04:30 PM
Ah Bets it is great to hear that she seems to be improving, even if it is a little, every day!
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS!
Nan
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/06/14 04:34 PM
Aw, Bets, so glad to hear she can get around a little by herself now. I know it is wonderful for you all to see.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/06/14 04:48 PM
That's great news, flutist. So pleased for you all !!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/06/14 06:20 PM
All your prayers have been helping. Thanks so much.
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/07/14 09:20 AM
Prayers wil keep coming Bets. I hope she continues to get better.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/07/14 12:19 PM
Wonderful news, prayers continue.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/22/14 04:34 PM
Susie is home but has home health care and physical therapy coming in. She wants me to come over and wash her hair today, so will see how she is doing.
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/22/14 05:28 PM
Sounds encouraging. Hoping for good reports after you see her.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/22/14 06:52 PM
WooHoo, so glad she is home! Prayers that she continues to improve.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/22/14 07:03 PM
Oh, good. Home is a much better place to heal.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/23/14 07:45 AM
Hood to hear that, flutist !! Best place to be !!
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/23/14 10:37 AM
Bets I'm so glad to hear she is home. As Draclvr said it is the best place to heal. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/24/14 06:08 PM
She will be going in on July 3 for a liver biopsy. We need the prayers again.
She sat up for an hour on Sunday but she was put back on oxygen again.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/24/14 06:54 PM
You got 'em.....Hugs!
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/24/14 07:35 PM
Prayers and Hugs on the way.
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/26/14 11:22 PM
Prayers are always there for Susie and you.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/28/14 04:11 PM
Susie is back in the hospital. Having kidney problems. Haven't heard from Vince yet so don't have too much information. She has had enough problems.
Posted By: my10rugrats
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/28/14 04:44 PM
prayers being sent
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/28/14 04:45 PM
Oh Bets, I am so sorry. Hugs and prayers!
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/28/14 05:26 PM
Sorry about the set-back. More prayers coming.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/28/14 05:47 PM
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for Susie.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/28/14 07:28 PM
So sorry to hear that, flutist, and hope it's only a temporary situation.
I send my best, as always
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/28/14 11:07 PM
Sending my prayers and hugs also.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/30/14 04:43 PM
Vince talked to Dr. this morning. They are trying to get her numbers down so the liver doesn't make so much fluid. Then they will do the biopsy. She is somewhat confused at times. We were going to go see her yesterday but she was having too bad a day.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/30/14 05:10 PM
Sorry to hear that Bets.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/30/14 06:10 PM
Oh, dear. I hate to hear of a setback, but I know she is in good hands.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 06/30/14 07:41 PM
Oh Bets,I am so sorry. Hugs.
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/01/14 01:45 PM
Continued prayers out to you and Susie Bets.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/01/14 07:26 PM
Shooting for Thursday for the liver biopsy.
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/01/14 09:38 PM
My prayers are on the way.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/01/14 10:18 PM
Hopefully, this will give them some answers
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/02/14 03:38 AM
Oh, Bets! Prayers of strength and healing going up for Susie and big hugs to you!
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/02/14 09:37 AM
Bets more prayers on the way.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/02/14 11:57 AM
Prayers and Hugs on the way.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/02/14 03:03 PM
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS!
Nan
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/02/14 08:51 PM
Bets I just read all the posts about Susie. I'm so sorry she's still having problems and I'm sending my prayers to you and your whole family. Hugs my friend.
Midgie
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/03/14 04:55 PM
Susie's biopsy is a noon today.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/03/14 06:19 PM
Sending my very best, flutist
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/03/14 06:24 PM
Been thinking about you all morning...
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/03/14 07:33 PM
How long til you guys get the results, Bets? How is Susie today?
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/03/14 08:09 PM
Vince said Susie was good. Texted around 12:30, said she was on her way for biopsy and drain fluid. Be a few hours.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/04/14 06:27 PM
Hope this helps with the diagnoses.
Posted By: Gimli
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/04/14 07:26 PM
Prayers heading over the pond for Susie!!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/05/14 03:41 PM
Susie is home. She asked for me yesterday so I went over there for a little while. Bill and I will go over tomorrow. She was in some pain while I was there yesterday and she just rambled on. Couldn't hear half what she was saying as she talked so low. She gets her walker today. Hopefully she will get up and start moving around a little.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/05/14 04:31 PM
Bets, I'm so glad she is home. When will they have he biopsy results? Hugs to you all.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/05/14 08:59 PM
Sometime next week. Dr. took Vince's card and said he would call as soon as he found something out. Her primary dr. is also calling every day.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/06/14 02:58 PM
Continue to hold you all up in thought and prayer. HUGS!!!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 04:56 PM
unofficial diagnosis. Cirrhosis of the liver, caused by high levels of iron and fatty tissues. Susie is and was never fat. This is NOT caused by alcohol. She will be seeing the liver specialist the end of July. Good chance of liver transplant if she qualifies and she gets her strength up. Nurse is coming in almost every day and has P.T. every other day. Here we go, waiting again.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 05:40 PM
Oh, Flutist, I'm glad you know something, even if it's not good. At least, you can plan now. When will you get the official word?
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 06:11 PM
I've been checking several times a day to see if you had heard something. So glad there is SOMETHING to deal with. I had a feeling a liver transplant was going to be required. Another good reason she looked up her family - I wonder if there is a family history?
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 06:38 PM
Prayers for Susie Bets.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 06:42 PM
Prayers and Hugs for Susie.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 06:52 PM
Bets, Much love, hugs and prayers for Susie and all of your family.
I was adopted and have never found any of my natural family. I've always wondered what my family health history is. I know there's a condition where you can have too much iron in your blood. Also you can be a normal weight and still have fatty tissues in your liver I believe. I pray and hope that this all works out and she gets a transplant quickly if she needs it.
Andrea
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 07:07 PM
Continues prayers for healing and for strength.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 07:17 PM
Drac, there is a family history of pancreatitis and gall bladder. The biggest thing is to get her strong enough to do a liver transplant. She needs to get an appetite so she can start eating solid foods. She talks about texture of some foods, even those she used to eat. The home health care nurse she has lives just around the corner from her and is trying different foods on her. Her name is Susie and she is also adopted. Wow.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 07:32 PM
Will keep sending my best for Susie, flutist, and hope she can get her strength up for a liver transplant as soon as possible
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/10/14 09:10 PM
Hmmm... would be interesting to know if there is any connection between the family history and the non-alcoholic cirrohsis.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/11/14 12:46 AM
Well Bets, now we know what to pray for!! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS!!! Prayers that she get her strength back and a liver transplant ASAP!!!!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/11/14 02:01 AM
My prayers Bets...
People have to understand that... Cirrhosis of the liver is not always caused by alcohol.. I had a friend who died from this because of taking prescription pills, and Tylenol.
Prescription medication that these doctors gives out sometimes do more harm then good.
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/11/14 02:33 AM
I'm adding my prayers too.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/11/14 06:06 PM
Dar, you are correct. If the doctor is on the ball and is aware to this, they will order blood tests to keep tabs on it.
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/11/14 10:52 PM
Hugs and prayers for Susie. Hope she'll be better soon. And yes pills, among other things, can be very harmful for your liver.
Be strong and have faith
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/11/14 11:42 PM
Continued prayers Bets for you and Susie. Hugs!
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/12/14 10:26 AM
Hugs, love, and prayers for you and Susie Bets.
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/12/14 11:34 AM
Sending prayers for Susie Bets. This must be so incredibly hard on you and Bill. Sending very big hugs my friend.
Midgie
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/12/14 04:18 PM
Susie back in hospital again. Went last night. Hemoglobin very low. They gave her a transfusion. Have not heard from Vince yet this morning.
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/12/14 04:37 PM
Ramping up the prayers for Susie. Hope all gets sorted out.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/12/14 09:20 PM
Oh Bets, so sorry! Hugs and prayers!
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/12/14 09:27 PM
Really sorry to hear that, flutist. Sending hugs for all of you and positive thoughts for Susie
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 10:28 AM
So sorry Bets. I hope she's okay. My heart goes out to you and Susie.
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 12:08 PM
So sorry too hear that Bets... Hope she'll be better soon... Keep sending prayers and positive thoughts to all of you!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 04:57 PM
Put Susie in I.C.U. last night. We were up there to see her and she is very jaundiced. Called this morning before church and she was a little better. Numbers were down. Vince texted awhile ago and said they were taking her for CT scan then to another floor in I.C.U. Will keep you updated.
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 05:28 PM
Thanks Bets. We will all keep the prayers coming.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 05:40 PM
More prayers on the way.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 05:58 PM
Hugs and prayers!
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 07:55 PM
Please add my prayers to the list.
Andrea
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 09:53 PM
Continued prayers on the way.
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/13/14 09:59 PM
Prayers going up, Bets!
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/14/14 04:53 PM
Bets, is there any improvement?
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/14/14 05:01 PM
No. Just holding steady.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/15/14 07:03 PM
Dr. says there is a slight improvement today. We'll take it.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/15/14 07:27 PM
"Slight" is better than "none."
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/15/14 07:36 PM
Yes. I say that, too
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/15/14 09:10 PM
I'm a glass half full guy so I say we are moving in the right direction.
More prayers on the way.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/15/14 10:11 PM
I agree with the other GBers, Better than the alternative.
Andrea
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/15/14 10:12 PM
Still lifting you all up in my thoughts and prayers!! HUGS!
Prayers that things keep turning toward the good soonest!!!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/15/14 11:18 PM
Whew... a little bit at a time. I was so worried today.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/17/14 09:47 PM
She is out of ICU. Spent a couple hours with her today. Bill and I will go back tonight. Yesterday, she was pretty alert, eating and drinking a little. Today, not quite as alert. Took blood tests today. Have not heard results. Kidney specialist in today. Keeping watch. They are going to put in a pick line in this afternoon. That is all I know for now.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/18/14 12:46 AM
Thank you so much for the update, Bets. At least she is out of ICU.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/18/14 02:48 AM
Hugs to you and Bill, Bets.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/18/14 04:25 AM
MY prayers, For Susie...
Bets I am also praying for you...You have been holding up strong through all of this. Prayers Hun... That's all I can do on this end.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/19/14 06:35 PM
Just heard from Vince. Not good news. Kidney specialist says her kidneys are starting to fail. Put her on medication. Will keep you posted.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/19/14 07:40 PM
Oh, dear... Sending prayers in to Susie.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/19/14 09:23 PM
So sorry to hear that Bets. Prayers continuing for her and the family.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/19/14 10:37 PM
Oh Dear Bets, can she get on a transplant list do you think?
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/20/14 07:44 AM
Really sorry to hear that, flutist and sending all my best for an improvement for Susie
Posted By: cailyn
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/20/14 08:08 AM
Sorry to hear such sad news Bets
Will continue to pray for Susie
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/20/14 04:43 PM
Spent some time with her last night. She is having a bad pancreatic attack. It is very painful. Will go see her this afternoon.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/20/14 05:09 PM
Hugs to you all, Bets.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/20/14 05:45 PM
Aw Bets so sorry to hear that. HUGS!!! Continue sending hugs and prayers your direction for everybody!!!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/20/14 08:32 PM
Hugs Bets. Prayers and many special thoughts and support to you and your family. Much love.
Andrea
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 12:11 AM
Bets, You and Susie are continually in my prayers. Hugs!
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 12:37 AM
Sorry.
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 10:15 AM
Such sad news Bets. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 10:56 AM
Oh Bets, I'm so sorry Susie is having such a hard time. My prayers are for you and Susie and your whole family. Hugs, my friend.
Midgie
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 07:41 PM
Put a tube down her nose to her stomach. This has given her some relief so that she can rest more comfortably. Doctors may be discussing liver transplant. Keep you posted.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 09:02 PM
Hugs and more hugs.
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 09:28 PM
That is sad news flutist...
We all keep praying and sending positive thoughts to her and to all of you who care...
Posted By: soot
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/21/14 11:09 PM
We're keeping all of you in our prayers Bets!
Take care!!
Dano
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 12:01 AM
OK... now I feel a little better if she they are making her more comfortable until they can do what needs to be done - which is a liver transplant.
Which hospital is she in?
Posted By: Marian
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 12:23 AM
Continued prayers and positive thoughts.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 02:15 AM
Prayers, Bets...
I watch this thread everyday.
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 10:30 AM
Healing prayers for Susie on the way Bets.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 12:31 PM
Prayers and lots of Hugs.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 02:52 PM
This is decision day. The team of doctors will decide whether or not she is a candidate for a liver transplant. If she is, it is still a long procedure.
Drac, she is in St. Louis University Hospital.
Gonna be a long day. May not even find out until tomorrow. Don't know.
Oh yeah, and on top of that if she can get a liver transplant, she will also need a kidney transplant.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 03:19 PM
Good to know she is at SLU Hospital. Let's hope they come up with a plan ASAP. I'm sure this hanging in limbo is frustrating.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 03:35 PM
Sending HUGS and prayers!!
Nan
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 03:59 PM
Hugs and prayers to you all.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/22/14 07:52 PM
She is having a lot of belly pain. Took her for a CT scan to see if they can find out why.
I have been reading to keep my mind busy. Great series by Ted Dekker. Just finished 'Chosen" and downloaded "Infidel".
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 10:22 AM
Bets I hope they can ease her pain. Comforting, healing prayers on the way for you all. Take Care.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 04:31 PM
Still thinking of you guys...hugs!
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Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 06:37 PM
Susie did not qualify, so it will just be a matter of time.
Posted By: Winfrey
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 07:12 PM
So sorry to hear this!!!
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 07:52 PM
Crud! I have to say that I'm shocked. What do you mean by a matter of time - time to wait until she is eligible for a transplant?
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 08:02 PM
Ditto what Drac said.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 08:27 PM
Oh, Bets! Hugs hugs and more hugs!
Posted By: my10rugrats
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 08:33 PM
still sending my thoughts and prayers. hugs to your family bets
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 08:50 PM
No Drac. Until the end. Could be any time. Only God knows.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 08:59 PM
I had a sinking feeling that was what you meant. I am so incredibly sorry... I just have no words.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 09:00 PM
What the heck Bets! I can't accept that! Is there any organization you can contact?
Sending prayers and positive thoughts!
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 09:25 PM
Oh Bets what awful news. Did they give a reason? Please ask, someone in the family should have a right to know.
Sending hugs and prayers.
Posted By: Jarkeld
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 09:29 PM
A colleague of mine had a liver transplant and while performing the procedure they found out she had pancreatitis. If they had known beforehand she wouldn't have been eligible for the transplant.
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 10:06 PM
So sorry to hear that Bets... I don't know what to say...
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/23/14 11:08 PM
I'm just pretty much horrified here...
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 02:57 AM
Oh, Bets! So very sorry!
Posted By: Marian
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 03:00 AM
I'm so very sorry. Words are inadequate.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 05:23 AM
I am truly sorry... Don't know what else to say.. Lost for words ...
My prayers, For Susie ...
Posted By: niteowl07
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 06:51 AM
i'm so sorry ,Bets. prayers and hugs to you all....
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 07:45 AM
Oh Bets, I'm totally shocked and so very sorry. This all happened so fast. Isn't Susie a doctor or something herself? There are such things as living liver transplants where only a part of the liver of the healthy person is removed I think, but it's usually within families. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Andrea
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 10:23 AM
So very, very sorry to hear that sad news, flutist. Sending hugs for Susie and all of you
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 10:29 AM
Bets I'm speechless. This is terrible for Susie, you and family. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 11:42 AM
I, have no words, I'm so very sorry. My prayers, positive thoughts, and hugs are on the way.
Posted By: cailyn
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 12:28 PM
So sorry Bets
Prayers and hugs for you all
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 04:13 PM
Susie is not strong enough for any kind of surgery. She probably would not make it through.
Vince is waiting for the doctors to come in. She is resting.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 05:12 PM
My heart breaks for all of you Bets.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 05:36 PM
You all are constantly in our hearts, minds, and prayers. Hugs
Posted By: BeaSong
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 05:46 PM
We are with you, even if not posting much. Thanx for including us.
We care. Sending you all our best thoughts and prayers
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 06:57 PM
Oh Bets, My heart is breaking for you. I wish there was something I could do or say that would help. Continuing with thoughts and prayers.
Andrea
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 09:20 PM
I figured that was the case, but still... it's got to be so hard to accept. My heart is breaking... Keep us posted.
Posted By: MaG
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/24/14 10:30 PM
It's a very sad situation, Bets. Take care.
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 12:06 AM
Maybe if the transplant was from a relative or private donor? Keeping fingers crossed something can be done for her. Hate that the doctors seem to be just giving up!
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 04:23 AM
Aw Bets....that is just too sad.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Special prayers for strength for Susie!!
Hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 03:56 PM
The team of doctors that Susie has is one of the best in the country. Naomi Judd was, I believe, a patient of theirs and supports the ALF(American Liver Foundation).
We went to see her last night. She still has the tube down her, on oxygen, has nutrients going in to her along with other meds. Numbers are holding steady.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 04:20 PM
The team of doctors that Susie has is one of the best in the country.That sounds reassuring, at least, flutist
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 04:46 PM
That's why I was glad to hear she was at SLU - they are the best.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 08:27 PM
Sat with Susie a little while ago. Vince came and got me. She is very aware of her surroundings and who is there. In a lot of pain, but they are giving her morphine.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 09:06 PM
Posted By: Space Quest Fan
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/25/14 09:55 PM
I'm sending some more prayers Bets. God bless.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/26/14 12:57 AM
Bets, hugs and prayers
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/26/14 02:52 AM
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/26/14 05:37 AM
Posted By: cailyn
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/26/14 09:47 AM
Big hugs and prayers for you all
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/26/14 12:22 PM
More prayers and Big Hugs on the way.
Posted By: soot
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/26/14 06:57 PM
...with you all in thought and prayer
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/26/14 07:32 PM
Hugs and continuing prayers.
Andrea
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/27/14 01:41 AM
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/27/14 03:36 PM
HUGS, HUGS, and more HUGS!!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/28/14 05:05 PM
We visited Susie yesterday. Out of the blue she said, "I'm going to get well." She had a good night last night.
Today is Vince's birthday.
Vince. Love ya.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/28/14 05:32 PM
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/28/14 07:49 PM
Hugs
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/28/14 09:22 PM
More hugs from me, too
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/29/14 09:11 AM
More comforting thoughts, love and hugs Bets.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/29/14 07:24 PM
More HUGS, Bets.
Andrea
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/29/14 07:49 PM
Susie managed to pull her mittens off and pull the tube that goes into her stomach, out of her nose. They are trying her without it for awhile. She did this during the night. Will go see her tonight after dinner.
Posted By: cailyn
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/29/14 09:00 PM
My heart goes out for you Bets
Continued prayers and hugs for all!
Posted By: RebKean
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/29/14 09:56 PM
Don't know you all that well yet,
but I want to at least give you a hug.
Hope that feels ok.
(there is no good hug-smiley is there?)
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/29/14 10:40 PM
Bets, I hope she does well. Hugs, hugs, and more hugs.
Posted By: goldqueen
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/30/14 12:27 AM
Bets, I haven't been around in awhile and just caught up on this post. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs,
Shell
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 09:52 AM
Such a difficult time for you all Bets. My heart goes out to you and Susie. Take Care.
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 04:09 PM
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 05:09 PM
Vince called. They have taken all tubes out except picc line. He will be making arrangements for her to be transferred to a skilled nursing facility with hospice.
Posted By: my10rugrats
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 05:10 PM
still praying and sorry you and your family are having to go through this
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 05:52 PM
Oh, Bets, all my love and hugs.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 06:49 PM
A move means more to cope with - but a hospice here in the UK does usually guarantee the best possible care.
Again, hugs for you all, flutist
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 09:48 PM
So sorry Bets. There are no words.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 10:41 PM
Hugs Bets.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 07/31/14 11:45 PM
I'm so sorry Bets.
Andrea
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 02:16 AM
Susie will be going home with hospice care. Closer for us so will see her more.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 02:41 AM
Oh, good. I had home hospice care with my 2nd husband. They were absolutely wonderful.
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 04:00 AM
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 05:24 AM
Sending HUGS and prayers. So sorry
Posted By: MaG
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 06:03 AM
Hugs for you Bets.
Posted By: Haroula
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 07:02 AM
So sorry
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 10:40 AM
I'm sending more hugs and prayers to you and Susie and Bill Bets.
Midgie
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 10:47 AM
So very sorry Bets. Hugs and love to help you cope.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 04:10 PM
Thinking of you
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 06:24 PM
Me too, flutist
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 07:30 PM
Me too. You all are in my thoughts.
Andrea
Posted By: Marian
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 07:39 PM
Hugs and prayers
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/01/14 08:31 PM
Vince is getting things together to take her home.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/02/14 03:56 PM
I know home is where she wants to be. Hugs and love to you guys!
Posted By: BeaSong
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/02/14 05:42 PM
We're with you.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/02/14 07:37 PM
Hospice is delivering a hospital bed today. That it will make it easier for everyone. We are going over to see her this afternoon, then on to Dave and Carol's for dinner.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/02/14 08:07 PM
I'll be thinking about you all, flutist
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/02/14 09:39 PM
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Hugs, I know how hard it is to watch someone you love suffer.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 02:07 AM
The team of doctors that Susie has is one of the best in the country. Naomi Judd was, I believe, a patient of theirs and supports the ALF(American Liver Foundation).
We went to see her last night. She still has the tube down her, on oxygen, has nutrients going in to her along with other meds. Numbers are holding steady.
So that's it...They can't help her? :(
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 03:09 AM
She posted this earlier in this thread, Darleen. She is coming home with hospice.
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 03:12 AM
Midgie
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 04:45 AM
Drac. I am referring to what Bets said about the Liver Foundation that helped Naomi Judd. I thought they were going to help Susie.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 06:16 AM
Sadly, I believe it was determined that Susie wasn't a candidate for transplant.
Andrea
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 02:51 PM
Read the rest of the thread, Dar. As luv2travel says, Bets has already told us and she is coming home with hospice. We are all doing our best to provide what little support we can.
Home is still the best and I hope you can all find comfort and peace with her there instead of in a facility. It does sound like Carol is doing well!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 03:01 PM
Saw Susie yesterday afternoon. She looked much happier. I think she is glad to be home. They were just bringing in the hospital bed when we left. This arrangement is going to be so much easier on Vince. He has lots of help from friends and relatives and some of the friends are nurses and doctors. She gave me a big hug when I walked in. I'll take more of those Susie.
She is on oxygen and gets confused sometimes and is on morphine.
Dar, she is not strong enough for a liver transplant. The doctors have done everything they could.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 03:36 PM
OH, Bets...I am so sorry.
I thought maybe something could be done.
Prayers
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 03:56 PM
Hugs Bets, take those hugs. I'm glad she is home
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 04:01 PM
Home, home, home... always the best place.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 04:09 PM
Bets
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 05:21 PM
Big hugs, Bets!
Posted By: cailyn
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 06:15 PM
Thinking of you all Bets
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 07:31 PM
Big HUGS to all of you.
Andrea
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/03/14 11:03 PM
Hugs
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/04/14 02:54 PM
Sending HUGS and prayers!!
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/04/14 11:06 PM
Hugs and prayers to all of you!
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 02:39 AM
Hugs and more prayers to you and Susie and your whole family.
Midge
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 10:32 AM
More hugs and love Bets for you all.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 02:36 PM
Saw Susie last night. Wasn't doing too well. She is beginning to form fluid again. I will really be surprised if she lasts 2-3 weeks.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 03:17 PM
Oh Bets, so sorry. I can't imagine how difficult this is for all of you. My heart breaks for you and family.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 03:32 PM
I'm really sorry to hear that, flutist.
So sad
Sending more hugs for all of you
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 04:23 PM
Bets, you all are always in our thoughts and prayers
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 08:49 PM
My prayers going out for strength.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 09:04 PM
I'm so very sorry, Bets. It seems like this happened to Susie so fast and with no warning. No opportunity to fight it. It's a tragic and shocking thing to happen to someone who seemed to be healthy and youthful. Life is so fragile, enjoy and love every minute you can. Hugs.
Andrea
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 09:37 PM
So sad to hear that she's not doing well. Still praying for strength for all of you.
Posted By: my10rugrats
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/05/14 11:08 PM
Bets, we are still praying here. this isn't something any parent should go thru. hugs and hugs to you and your family
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/06/14 04:42 AM
HUGS for all and prayers continue!
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/06/14 11:58 AM
My prayers are with you, hugs.
Posted By: MsMercury
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/06/14 04:39 PM
Awww Bets! Just now reading about Susie's struggle.
I have no words Bets except to say sending prayers and much love to you all.
Mary
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 02:40 PM
She is still hanging in there Think she may be in a semi coma. Just my guess. No response from her.
Posted By: Winfrey
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 02:51 PM
My love thoughts and prayers go out to you both.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 03:09 PM
I have no words... just sending love your way.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 03:26 PM
I know nothing I can say or do can change anything, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted By: soot
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 03:31 PM
You're in our daily prayers Bets...
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 04:10 PM
It's so good that you can be with her now. She might still be able to hear things so talk to her and touch her. Comforting prayers for all of you.
Posted By: MsMercury
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 06:30 PM
Love, hugs and prayers Bets
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 08:31 PM
Prayers and Hugs, Bets.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/10/14 08:34 PM
I'm with you and your family in spirit, Bets. Hugs, prayers and much love.
Andrea
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 02:31 AM
I agree with Sorta.... Many prayers for you all.
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 04:51 AM
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 05:14 AM
A HUGS! HUGS! HUGS!
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 04:10 PM
Bets, all our love and hugs!
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 10:29 PM
Susan's Chloe went to the Rainbow Bridge last night. Not sure if she was sick or grieving. Bill and I think she may have been sick and Vince thought she was in a deep state of depression. Either way, the alpha dog is gone. We helped Susie raise her.
Susie still hanging in there.Breathing slow, respiration 4.
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 10:33 PM
So sorry. They do say that animals know
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 10:44 PM
I'm sure Chloe went ahead to be there for her.
Posted By: MaG
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 10:51 PM
Hugs to you Bets.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 10:59 PM
Hugs, Bets. I agree with Drac.
Andrea
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 11:11 PM
I agree with Drac too. I'm so sorry.
Posted By: Marian
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/11/14 11:38 PM
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 05:58 AM
Oh, more sadness. I'm so sorry, flutist
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 10:03 AM
So very sad Bets. Love and Hugs.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 12:36 PM
Hugs, Hugs, and more Hugs.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 04:17 PM
Oh Bets, I think Drac is wise, but I am so sorry. Hugs!
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 05:26 PM
So sad...
Hugs, love and prayers to all of you
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 05:47 PM
Aw Bets, so sorry!! Sending HUGS and prayers.
Posted By: GBC
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 06:28 PM
Bets, so sorry to hear that. Hugs!
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/12/14 08:00 PM
Bets, here for you with hugs and prayers for strength.
Posted By: soot
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 01:19 AM
Hey Bets...I believe Drac is spot on with Chloe...we are keeping you in our daily thoughts and prayers
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 02:54 AM
Still sending prayers to Susie and you and Bill. Hugs my friend. No words....
Midgie
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please Updated 8-14-2014 - 08/14/14 03:08 PM
Susie passed away at 6 this morning.
She is with her Aunt Diane and Chloe now.
Posted By: my10rugrats
Re: Prayers for Susie, please Updated 8-14-2014 - 08/14/14 03:25 PM
i am so sorry to hear this. my thoughts and prayers are with all your family
Posted By: Winfrey
Re: Prayers for Susie, please Updated 8-14-2014 - 08/14/14 03:28 PM
Sorry flutist... she is at peace... so sorry for your loss
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Prayers for Susie, please Updated 8-14-2014 - 08/14/14 03:36 PM
My condolences to all of you...
Very sorry.
Posted By: MaG
Re: Prayers for Susie, please Updated 8-14-2014 - 08/14/14 04:28 PM
Our heartfelt sympathy for you and family.
Hugs.
Posted By: Haroula
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 04:33 PM
My condolences to you and your family.
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 04:46 PM
I am so sorry Bets. Prayers for strength for you, Bill and Vince.
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 05:05 PM
Bets, I am so sorry. I pray for strength for you and your family.
Posted By: Marian
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 05:08 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 05:08 PM
Bets, I cannot imagine your pain. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs!
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 05:30 PM
Awwww. Condolences to you. Prayers for all of you.
Posted By: judith
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 06:30 PM
I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies to you & family.
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 07:24 PM
All my sympathy and prayers for you, Bill and Vince. A light has started to shine in the stars that wasn't there yesterday. She's not alone and that's good.
Andrea
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 07:39 PM
Sending prayers to you and family for strength. Many gentle hugs.
Posted By: Chief
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 07:41 PM
My condolences to you & your family.
Posted By: connie
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 09:56 PM
My Prayers and Condolences, lots of Hugs too.
Posted By: goldqueen
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/14/14 11:06 PM
Bets, I am soo very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family
Posted By: soot
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 12:22 AM
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Posted By: niteowl07
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 02:08 AM
hugs and strength heading to you all ,so very sorry.
Posted By: Darlene
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 02:54 AM
Oh, Bets, I am so sorry to hear this. Big, big hugs and prayers of strength for you and your family.
Posted By: Midge
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 03:02 AM
Oh Bets. I'm so sorry that Susie passed away. Sending prayers to you and your family for strength to get through such sadness. I'm sure all of us here send hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Midgie
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 04:05 AM
Aw Bets so sorry to here that but she is at peace and not hurting anymore. HUGS, HUGS, HUGS!!!! Sending prayers for strength for you all!
hugs and prayers
Nan
Posted By: Mad
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 05:18 AM
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 09:48 AM
Bets I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers to help ease the pain of losing Susie.
Hugs and Love.
Posted By: cailyn
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 10:53 AM
So sorry for your loss Bets
Hugs,Prayers,and strength,to you all
Posted By: MsMercury
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/15/14 02:17 PM
Awww Bets, I'm so sorry. Heartfelt condolences and much love to you all.
Posted By: flutist
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/16/14 05:02 PM
Susie loved her corgis and had thoughts of becoming a foster mom for rescued corgis.
Thank you so very much for all your prayers, thoughts and hugs. And thanks to Mag, all the Mods and Gameboomers for letting this thread go on.
Memorial Service will be Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
Thank you all.
Bets and Family
Posted By: Volkana
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/16/14 10:38 PM
So sorry for your loss Bets...
Prayers, hugs and strength to you and your family.
Posted By: family
Re: Prayers for Susie, please - 08/17/14 08:09 PM
prayers are on the way.
