BuddyLeesWife Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 You keep fighting Melissa - we all know how strong you are. You always have encouraging words for others - we need you back.I too am sending thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thank you, Em that ?s better news.I hope she starts getting better soon.And for you, MelissaI am thinking on you every day, sending you good vibs and praying for you. Furthermore, I know you are strong enough to get over this, so keep on. You will get better and will be swimming on the Net, again. SOON.Love,Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 thanks for the update em!Melissa prayers and healing thoughts being sent ur way.. hope that you start feeling better soon dearhugslinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Continued warm healing thoughts and prayers to you Melissa.One small, tiny improvement a day will add up...hugs, tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Em, thanks for the update!Melissa,Hope your out of the hospital SOON...We are all thinking about you.Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferInOhio Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thinking about you Melissa. I hope that you get stronger each and everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thanks for the update, Emily! It's good to hear some news about Sunfish.Melissa, I hope and pray you continue to get better. I'm wishing you out of the hospital and back in your own fishbowl soon. Take care and sleep well!Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Melissa- You're in my thoughts and prayers...I know you've been through the ringer lately and I hope that you get some much needed relief soon!!Em,Thanks for keeping us all up to date...I'm sorry I didn't post sooner...I've been out of town for a couple of weeks without internet access. I hope that you're doing better too...please give Mel my love!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks Emily---I continue to pray for Melissa, and hope she recovers from this infection soon.Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Oh Melissa-Enough already! We love you and need you here. Hurry and get well. I am sending lots of love, prayers, and healing energy your way. Swim home.Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I moved this up for nadine and b/c update will be up soon....em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksibert676 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I spoke with sweet Melissa around 4 pm today. Her fevers are under control and she is sleeping better. They will be discussing the possibility of a tranfer to Univ. of Michigan due to better methods of gastro testing available. She had a rough time with her colonoscopy on Monday... in comparision to previous ones. The results were good. The medical staff are fully aware that once she's off the antibiotics the fevers will come back. She's still a sick cookie.Love ya Melissa, and thanks to everyone on this board.~Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Oy yoy yoy! Melissa, one fish bowl to the next fish bowl, but it's still not the same as the bowl we've got waiting for you back at home. Miss you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 thanks Miss Karen for the update!Love the fishbowl Nina.Still sending prayers, sweet Melissa.If you get any rude doctors or nurses, Do like Flo used to tell them on the TV show "Alice"Soph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Thanks for the update, Karen.We miss you, Melissa. I'm sorry you have to go through all of this. Rest well.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I've been saving them to cheer up our fishy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Thanks Karen for updating us. Melissa, You're still in my thoughts and prayers every day. I hope the transfer to the new hospital provides you with more answers as well as some comfort. Hopefully you'll come out of this soon and can return home and recover in your own bed. Hugs,Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Keeping you in my prayers, sweet melissa......mamamorgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Thanks for the updates- just couldn't track it when i was looking. Continued thoughts and prayers to you Melissa!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Melissa,I'm glad you made it through the colonoscopy OK. I was a little worried because you are struggling with so much. Your a trooper for sure, and I'm glad your fevers have subsided, and I hope they don't come back.The U of M is a great hospital. They have been a blessing to my Cousin who's son Andrew has Cystic Fibrosis---and complications with his digestive system---gastropareses. They all know him up there----- I hope they can get down to the bottom of all this for you.Wishing you the best------ your in my thoughts and prayers.Keep hanging in there dear. HUGS,Maxine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted January 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Karen pretty much summed it up...but for those of you who like more details...here goes...Melissa (currently labeled human pin cushion) said she is hooked up to fewer 'accessories' (not her words), but that about sums it up. She's off of the oxygen and also has the foley catheter out, both a relief.Somehow despite, like double the meds for the colonoscopy, she felt it and was awake the whole time. UGH!They were waiting for her to be more stable to transfer her b/c she said that they couldn't run any of the tests they need to run until the fevers were under control. Thankfully they seem to be (at least for the past few days) and she is finally getting some sleep, as Karen mentioned.So, now it looks like they will transfer her, but nothing is definite yet--her case is so complex it's about finding a facility that will take her. It seems most likely the infection is coming from the small intestine and leaking into her bloodstream. Now, how is this happening, why it's happening, and how to fix it? This is the next big puzzle to solve.I used up her vm the other night reading your posts...so I've got a lot more to read! Thanks for keeping her in your htoughts. I think the prayers are kicking the bacteria and fungus in the you know what!Later alligators!EmP.S. I love the graphics you are all using. However, I don't think my commentary of them is doing them justice! She'll have to check them out when she FINALLY gets to be in her own fishbowl...which still is a long ways away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellepee Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Melissa,I've been thinking about you and hope you beat this soon. You are in my prayers.I hope to see you back in this forum soon.We all miss you here,~Elle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalisa Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Melissa,Hello! My husband and I are praying for you each day. Hang in here - I know there will be better days ahead. We are all thankful for your presence on this forum!Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 MelissaSuch a road of the unknown ahead of you. We are all batting for you and sending thoughts and prayers.Sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hugs and prayers of healing being sent your way STAT.Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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