Hello . . . from Sally. Just wanted to let you know that Carol isn't home yet. It's been a week of ups and downs . . . but here's the bottomline. The internal bleeding, which took Carol to the hospital in the first place, has been stopped. Seems Carol's stents were the culprit. Once the bleeding was stopped, she remained in ICU where they gave her blood and monitored some suspicious liver functions. Today, her vitals are strong and the liver tests are looking more normal. But pain persists. An endoscopy revealed that the stent which was inserted in July - inside the original stent - has slipped and is somewhat precariously resting in the duodenum now. Something that must be corrected.
So . . . ramp up the prayers, warriors. Carol will undergo a procedure tomorrow to move or remove part of the trouble-causing stent. Not just a routine procedure . . . so I ask your prayers that all goes well. A CT scan this evening will provide more information to guide the physicians at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California.
Frank, Christine and Erik remain in California with Carol. Please keep them in your prayers as well.
I will report back tomorrow as soon as I know something.
Sally
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Oh Sally - my prayers are with Carol and Frank and their family. May she get through this with flying colors. All our love to you, dear Carol. Brenda (Larry too)
ReplyDeleteThe Saubers are following you, Carol and Frank, and we know you will get thru this. Get this fixed and come on home. XXXX
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you dear Carol, Frank & Family. I understand Hoag Hospital is a wonderful hospital. We're lifting you in prayer as you undergo this procedure.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Beverly & David Harper
Dear Carol, Frank & Family,
ReplyDeleteWe wish you the best for tomorrow. Will say a big prayer tonight.
God Bless,
Jeff & Carol J. OP
May the surgery go perfectly, as prayed for. Angels are watching over you Carol, and so is the Father, who keeps you in His mighty and powerful hands. Nothing will be left undone -- nothing left unprayed for. We do not stop, nor do we give up! Great is the Lord our God and His love for you is everlasting....We love you, Frank and the kids. J and J
ReplyDeleteSally,
ReplyDeletethank you so much for the update allowing us all to know how to pray. Of course, God already knows, but but it sure helps us humans to encourage and uplift one another. Carol, there is no where you can go to leave God's presence . . . or our care and prayers!
sue m
Bethesda CBS is praying mightily and sending all our love to Carol, the family and dear Sally! 1 Peter 5:10-11 is a great promise!
ReplyDeleteWith much love and many prayers,
Phyllis Cooper
Dear Carol and Frank,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts today. We hope that Carol's procedure goes well and you are able to return to the East Coast and her doctors at JH soon.
Love, Gary & Lori
Carol,
ReplyDeleteI played golf early this morning and prayed for you, your wonderful husband Frank and your family on each hole. God loves you and so do I. Just remember that God is in complete control of everything you are going through. When we put our cares into God's hands, He puts His peace into our hearts.
Love, prayers & hugs,
Patty & Jerry
I am so sorry you all are having to go through this challenge. Our prayers are with you and as always may His great Peace be with you all! Love, Susan Wallace
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