dizzygirl Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Melissa still thinking of you and my prayers are with you.. i really hope that they get to the bottom of all the for you very soon....hugsdizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Melissa--I am thinking of you and hope you are more comfortable soon. Glad to know you are getting some rest. I sent you a card yesterday. Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhjd Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 As a cylical (sp?) poster, I hadn't heard about this latest round. I hope you get better- I just said a prayer for you (the dash represents the prayer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Melissa, So glad to hear things are heading in a positive direction. You are one strong lady!!!! We are all here pulling for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetParadise49 Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Thinking and praying for you Melissa!!! We love you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 UPDATE:This thread is getting long! BUT I have finally read Melissa all of the posts under this thread! I think though that I missed a couple under other topics and will have to go back to those.Anyways, she 'sounds like Melissa' for the first time since she has been in the hospital.There are still so many unknowns and it is soooo incredibly scary, but right now, in the moment, she is stable. Aaaaah, deep breath, and maybe I will sleep tonight! So, tomorrow she is being moved to the Transitional Care Unit where she will be for at least another week.Also, they are hoping to have an outpatient appt. at U of M, but nothing is figured out yet, so I will wait until more details are known.BTW, she has received several cards....THANK YOU! Lois, Dizzygirl, Tessa (yes, your card made it from Spain!)...and oh shoot, mental block! Sorry...but she thanks you and I wanted to make sure to pass on her gratitude.Later alligators!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Thank you em for the most recent news...this has become a full-time job for you! I'm hoping Melissa gets better so you "loose your job"! Melissa, keep getting better every day and come back soon as you can!warmest wishes, tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Thanks so much Emily for keeping us updated! I'm sure you're exhausted after nearly three weeks of all this uncertainty about Melissa's health. Hopefully now both of you are getting a bit more rest. Melissa,I'm so, so, SO happy that things are finally stabilizing and you're starting to feel even a little bit better! I hope the next week only brings more good health and more answers as to what caused all those nasties to attack you! You're still in my thoughts and prayers every day! (((HUGS))))-Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 It is good to read another update. Thank you, Emily. Hope you slept better last night. Melissa, I'm so glad to hear that you're stable and sounding like yourself again. It sounds like you're going to be there for a little bit longer, so I'll send another card your way. I hope that you continue to recover and grow stronger. I will keep praying for you. Get better soon!Love,Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 WHHEW!!!! Breathing a sigh of relief! Im so very glad Melissa that there is improvement on board finally!!! and also glad that you are sounding like ur old self!! are you back to talking at mock speed??? ((((kidding))))...still praying for you dear.. and sending warm wishes of good health and recovery.. that they get to the bottom of all of this very soon... you hang in there dear.. If i where closer to you I'd come give you a BIG HUG!!SO here is a gigantic cyber BEAR HUG!!!.. emily thank you so much for all you have done dear..hope that you are feeling well...hugs dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Thank you for the update, Em (DancingLight)Take care, Em.I am so happy that Melissa is feeling better. That?s a good news.Melissa,Keep on fighting. Hold on your strong faith. You know you will be better and will post again hundreds of messages. Take your time to recover and rest a lot.I am praying and sending you good vibs and hughs.Love,TessaBTW: Glad that the card made it! Hope you liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 I'm so happy that your doing a little better Melissa------- Keep hanging in there dear------ Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Melissa, I'll keep the bowl warm for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetParadise49 Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Emily, thank you so much for keeping us up to date on Melissa's progress!Melissa, I'm so glad to hear that you are doing a little bit better! You're still in my thoughts and prayers! I can't wait until you're swimming in your own fishbowl!! Take Care hon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gena Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Melissa you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I can't imagine dealing with everything that are going through. You are such a fighter. Keep thinking positive thoughts and remember that we're all cheering for you to get back home to a healthy fish bowl.Hugs,gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Emily, do you (or anyone else here) have an update on Melissa? I'm hoping they've moved her to a bigger hospital facility where they have the resources to figure out where the infections are coming from.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Nina,Things are sort of in a 'holding pattern' so I hadn't posted...sorry!Melissa is still at Toledo Hospital in the Transitional Care Unit. The doctors have been going back and forth with Univ. of Michigan trying to get her an outpatient appt. there. (University Hospitals in Cleveland did not feel that they could help her).If she goes to Mich. it will be by ambulance for an outpatient visit hopefully this week. They probably won't admit her b/c now she is not 'sick enough'. It's all a mess really. As soon as she stops the anti-fungals and anti-biotics she WILL get sick again and it could be worse than this time around. The doctors know this, but don't have any other options at this point. It's extremely frustrating and scary.She HAS gotten exceptional care at Toledo, even though it is a small hospital.They were hoping to find out today about the U of M appt. today, and I will post more info. as soon as I know.She is fighting for her life every day....and it is very hard.Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thank you, Emily, for letting us know what is going on with Melissa. I will keep praying for her. Can I send her a small package at the hospital, or is she only allowed to get letters? Melissa, I will keep praying for you. Know that you are loved and missed here on DINET. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 poor little fish! I hope that you continue to improve and that you get some answers and some much needed help! Take care! We are watching the fish tank for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Still sending prayers, Miss Melissa.xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 MM,I was a bit spacey when I posted the update....You mentioned the source of the infection. They are sure that it is coming from her small intestine. The problem is locating where in the small intestine, etc. It is the most difficult part of the body to test and made more difficult by the fact that Melissa throws everything they put in her right back up! Em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Melissa, i'm praying for you everyday and sending you huge hugs from across the pond!!hope you are back in your fish bowl soon.big love and hugsbecks x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre9 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hey all,just to add a new tid-bit to em's post... the appointment at U of Mich. has been set for thursday this week. Melissa will be transported in an ambulance with a nurse to take care of her very complicated IV's (antibiotic/antifungal/TPN). They are hoping for the "best" scenario-- that U of Mich. will keep her, but it is likely she will just get a "game plan" for testing and then sent back to toledo. So frustrating and scary , but still, the next step.Kristen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thank you Kristen for the 'latest'...this is starting to feel like a CNN newsfeed dedicated to Melissa! I mean that in a good way/funny way...things just keep changing so fast it reminded me of that. Em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Whew, that girl has been through the wringer. I keep thinking maybe her family should scoop her up and take her to Mayo or something--I can't imagine they'd turn her away once she arrived? I don't know though. I can only imagine the worry her family must be going through. I'm thinking of all of them.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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