Inkerdoodler Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I got a call this a.m. that Jim's sister in Ohio is still not doing well following her second pneumonectomy on the other other lung. Her vitals had been unstable (high heartbeat, low BP) and they had to intubate her on Thursday... hoped to gradually wean her off the respirator but so far not successful. She is in ICU and heavily sedated but when she starts to rouse she "fights against" the vent so they are keeping her under as much as possible. She has developed a fever and they are now considering "putting her paralyzed state" to allow her to heal. Her daughter is flying back today and her other son drove from St. Louis yesterday. My daughter has her own chemo tomorrow and I need to be with her as she had a terrible reaction for a whole week the last treatment. I wish I could be there with them, but my daughter comes first. This family has had enought of cancer and chemo for a lifetime! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Sandy, I am so sorry you have all this sorrow in your life right now. Prayers that all get well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Sandy: Healing prayers for all in your family -- I think you have seen more than your fair share of this disease in your life! Hugs, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Gosh I know that feeling for your family. I'm so sorry things aren't going well for her. ((((hugs))))) to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 You've certainly had your share of this awful disease to last forever. Sending many prayers to you and your family members. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Oh, Sandy, my heart goes out to your entire family. Hoping for nothing but good news for Jim's sister and your daughter. Stay strong. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I certainly am praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Sandy, I hope you all get a break soon. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 (((Sandy))), Lots of prayers coming for you and your family. I'm just so very sorry. You have had more than your share. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Oh Sandy, my heart just breaks with all this cancer going on in your family. Prayers for you and the entire family. Love, Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 My prayers are offered for Jim's sister. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLT Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Your family certainly has had more than its fair share. Sending prayers your family. Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sandy, Prayers for you and your family. This is too much and I pray you get a break from all this soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sandy, Prayers for you and your family. This is too much and I pray you get a break from all this soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sandy, Praying for better days to come! Love, Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sandy, I'm sending lots of prayers for Jim's sister and your daughter. It is just so terrible that you have to experience so much of cancer in your family. I am so sorry. All my love, warm wishes and prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So sorry to read of your family's struggles. It just seems so unfair. Just to give you hope, what they are doing with your sister-in-law is exactly what they did to me in December. I had a medically induced coma, was given paralytic drugs to help me heal and I fought alot also. I was also on a ventilator. Please know there is hope for her, as there was for me. I am fine now. I'll pray for you all to come out with good results. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Sandy, Adding my thoughts and prayers to those of everyone else for you and your family. It is indeed time for you to get a break...just know that we're all behind you and sending our best vibrations your way.... Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi Sandy, I think about you and hope you are coping and healing since the departure of your beloved DH. I was really upset to hear about your siste in law. Looks like that family has had nothing but depressing news lately. You have not updated us, how is she doing now? Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkerdoodler Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 I wish I had better news to report but the situation with Jim's sister remains the same. They have so far been unable to wean her off the ventilator, and when they try to reduce the medications, her heart rate jumps up to 150; with the medication they can keep it under 100. The family remains hopeful so I am keeping my fingers crossed but it's almost two weeks since her surgery and she's been pretty much unconscious since then. We continue to pray for good news. Thanks for your continued support and prayers... we all need them! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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