Tummy Trouble, and a lil setback ...
Monday, July 18, 2005 at 12:14 PM EDT
Sam did okay for the most part over the weekend,
but still had some vomiting, and spiked a fever this morning, and
has been sluggish since then.
She enjoyed some family visits, and played a bit,
but unfortunately, they don't think she's well enough for rehab yet,
and she will be transferring to the dialysis floor (3) today,
as she's not sick enough for ICU, but just not ready for rehab.
Besides the vomiting and fevers, her heart rate is up significantly and her bp is lower than usual. Another issue is insurance; ours covers 60 days of inpatient rehab, but if she's not being rehabbed while on the floor (i.e., she's too sick for any therapies today), we "lose" those days.
They'd rather her return to a medical floor, and then come back to rehab when she can take full advantage of it. She will be under the primary care of a nephrologist, and will receive more medical attention than they can offer on rehab.
So... a major, but necessary, step back.
Please send Sam some prayers, as she's having a rough time.
Thanks,
Jessica
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Prayers Offered that the upset tummy gets better!
GO Sammy! ~
We'll stick with you, no matter What Floor you're on!
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/s/ Cinder, Smokey & Heidi
R.I.P. ~ Boots, Bowser, Sherman, & Snoopy
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