Posted 2014-04-27T20:24:47Z

Short Update (April 27, noon ADT)

Just a short update here. Jeannette didn't hang around the ICU very long--I can picture her with the "get out of here itis" and the hospital staff getting out of her way as she headed for the front door. The reality is that she is back home and Rich and her are getting used to the new routine. meds, and working with another set of doctors. The problematic "fistula" isn't "fixed" per se, but since she isn't eating its really not causing major issues either. But she is back on the TPN (I think it stands for Total Parenteral Nutrition) and I think the big hope is that a little more time needs to occur so the little leak can repair itself. The good news is the infection seems to have been rapidly brought under control, and she can still get out and enjoy the great weather that defines spring. Home is always better than a hospital! And, when I last spoke with RIch he seemed to have it all 'under control." [...]

Another turn….(April 23, 3pm ADT)

As the 2014 year turns to spring there are new things to report and things to say. Unfortunately, this time the news is not all that grand, but Rich has asked me to put out something and so I am. As you all know, just a few days ago everything seemed to be going oh-so-well, and Rich's last update on April 11 was full of great news and wonderful pre-Easter reports that seemed to be almost miraculous. But like the long roller coaster ride this has become, there was a new twist and turn in the road to recovery that none of us could have ever seen coming. The latest setback is that Jeannette suffered an internal abscess (my term--probably not medically accurate) that was accompanied with a high fever; and with a bright redness spreading across her abdomen they found themselves making yet another rush to a new hospital and all on Easter weekend. Of course, the regular doctors were "out" and so they had to get by that little problem. She ended up having a new drain surgically put back in place and it was back in the hospital and back in the ICU. The good news is that the new round of antibiotics managed to turn back the surprise infection and from what I understand it has been brought under control. But with a new hole leaking in her tubing somewhere, she is back on liquid food (TPN) and they still need to sort out the treatment plan on where things will go "next." But clearly, the get-well trip that seemed to be going forward so well is now on hold, and that's very disappointing news for everyone. In the weeks to come more decisions will have to be made, and I'm hopeful that the doctors will compare their notes and come come up with a new plan. For now, she is in the hospital, and things are stable and that's at least something good that can be reported. [...]

Great News About Jeannette

Hi Everyone.

It is with great joy and relief that we can let everyone know that my Jeannette's latest round of doctors' appointments have brought superb reports.[...]

Rich & Jeannette Keida

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Short Update (April 27, noon ADT)

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