Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Amy started having nausea and vomiting Sunday evening. Doctors came by Monday morning and released her from hospital. After arriving back home , Amy's nausea and vomiting became worse. Last night she was up almost every hour vomiting . She had an appointment at the outpatient clinic this morning and the doctors ordered anti nausea medications, steroids , potassium and IV fluids - but Amy was still getting sick....so she is now back in the hospital.
I asked the nurses if Amy had the quickest return time back to the floor. They said no, not even close.

Not exactly sure where nausea/vomiting is coming from. Most seem to believe it is a mixture of things.... the mucositis in her stomach/intestines, coming off the TPN and trying to eat food again, and possibly medication side effects. Whatever the cause, it became a vicious circle. The more Amy got sick the more her system got irritated and caused more sickness. They are now trying to break the circle and calm her digestive tract down. She has not been as sick this evening and has been able to get some rest. So please pray they get her nausea/vomiting under control and she can start to eat real food.

Sorry to report but these last couple of days have been the worst for Amy since the transplant.
So please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Kathy

7 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear you have been so sick. I hope to send you a package of goodies soon. If you guys every need to talk to someone at 2, 3, 4, or 5 in the morning, I am usually up feeding Teagan. I think she is developing colic, but she seems to love our little handheld vac. Take care you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Joleen

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  2. Amy and Kathy,
    Our prayers will definitely be that the nausea and vomiting are quickly over. Kathy, you have shown great strength through all of this. Know that not only is Amy being held up in prayer, but also you, Greg, Michael and all her healthcare givers.
    When you finish talking to Joleen and Teagan in the middle of the night, feel free to call me :)
    Love to you all,
    Sherry

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  3. Amy,
    I are praying hard for God to give you some relief! There is almost nothing worse than vomiting, though I realize I don't know the half of it -- of how hard it has been! I am also praying for Cathy, Michael, Greg and other family around you, as I imagine that it is also hard on them to watch you go through this and feel helpless.
    God bless,
    Lisa

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  4. Amy,
    It breaks my heart to know you are suffering, but I know in my heart things will get better. You have been so strong and amazing and have had the very best supporters in Kathy and Michael. I will be there whenever you need me, just waiting until you feel like me coming. Hang in there, Dr. Chao just let you go a couple days too soon! He should have called me first!!!!
    I pray tomorrow will be a good day. Love you so much, still praying constantly for all of you.

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  5. Amy,

    We're sorry you are feeling so bad. We are praying for you to feel better soon and get back to the apartment!

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  6. AMY SO SORRY YOU ARE FEELING BAD AND DIDN'T GET TO STAY HOME LONG. YOU ARE STRONG AND WILL GET TO FEELING BETTER SOON. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, MICHAEL, KATHY, AND GREG. TAKE CARE, THE WALLACE FAMILY

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  7. By now you know that set backs are part of the progression forward, and temporary, but they still are hard to endure. Sure do hate to hear about this latest one. But, better days are coming without nausea. So hang in there! We're praying and sending lots of love your way.
    Brenda & Dale

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