Sorry I've been MIA

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sorry I've been MIA
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Sun, 10-05-2008 - 10:24pm

Jillian was admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning.  She came home from college on Friday evening because she hasn't been feeling well and wanted to rest this weekend at home.  When she woke up on Saturday morning she had a fever and looked very pale and run down.  Jillian has a history of severe bleeding associated with ulcerative colitis.  After a quick trip to the pediatrician she sent us over to the hospital for blood work and other tests.  We've been here since. 


They think there is something else going on besides the UC.  Her fever keeps spiking very high 103 to 104 and they're searching for an underlying infection.  At this point she hasn't really eaten since Monday or Tuesday and everything she does eat immediately comes out the other end so she isn't getting any nutritional benefit.  In order to get her protein/albumin, potassium levels back up to safe levels they're going to need to put her on a feed tube tonight. 


Prayers would be appreciated.

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Registered: 06-30-1997
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 10:38pm

Oh Cathy...I am so sorry to hear this about Jillian. Jillian will certainly be in our prayers. You do what you must and we'll help hold the fort down here while you're away.

Rebekah








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Registered: 09-11-2003
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 11:04pm
Cathy, I will be keeping all of you especially Jillian, in my thoughts and prayers.


 

 


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Registered: 03-15-2005
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 11:59pm
Sorry to hear that Jillian's so sick.

Jennifer


 


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Registered: 07-19-2005
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 1:48am
Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear that Jillian is sick. P&PTs headed your way. I hope they can find out what's causing her illness and are able to treat it quickly and easily. (((hugs)))

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Registered: 12-06-2007
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 6:12am

I'm sorry to hear about Jillian; when I hadn't seen you on the board, I was concerned something had happened.

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 6:49am
My goodness, Cathy I am sorry to hear Jillian is so sick. My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery.
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Registered: 11-05-2006
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 7:09am

I just saw this, Monday morning.

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Registered: 05-03-2005
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 7:10am

Cathy,


I'm so sorry to hear of what Jillian (and your family) is going thru.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 8:26am
Thanks, everyone.
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Registered: 01-03-2006
Mon, 10-06-2008 - 8:40am

Thanks for the update. I hope you both have a good day!

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