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Monday, December 21, 2009

Lissa Update

Lissa (who?) has an intestinal infarcment in her small intestine, which means a part of the small intestine has died.  She also has a blood clot by her liver.  


They are moving her to the surgical ICU and will be doing surgery to take out the dead part of the intestine and fix it up either tonight or tomorrow.  They aren't able to give any blood thinner for the clot until after the surgery.


They have had to give her anti-anxiety medicine the past few days and had to increase her oxygen again.





She has been less responsive the last few days.  She will open her eyes when they say her name but won't respond in any other way.  The nurse said that she's not following commands anymore, like squeezing their hands. 


Her stomach and intestines are not working so they had to put her feeding tube right into her vein


The picture here of Lissa is during one of our many, many Hand and Foot games at our parents-in-law's.  She always wins, and she always drinks Pepsi.  I don't think there's a correlation.

23 comments:

Pat from Florida said...

Oh, Mel. How sad! Hugs, prayers, good thoughts, etc. for all of you.

Blessings,
Pat

Kim D. said...

So sorry to hear about Lisa. I hope the surgery goes well and she'll be on the mend soon. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you all.

Linda Lee said...

I will continue to pray for Lisa and her family and hold them in my thoughts!

Deb Robertson Writes said...

I do hope you get some good news soon about Lissa xxx

Michelle said...

I'm praying for her.

Needled Mom said...

I'm praying for her too. We need a Christmas miracle here to restore her to full health in time for the new year and a new start.

Pat said...

I'm thinking positively on this...and I am positive once they clean out that dead are of intestine and get rid of the blood clot, she is going to recover beautifully. Prayers will continue, of course.

Anonymous said...

I hope all goes well for Lissa, it must be difficult to stay positive.
My thought are with you and your family and hope there is going to be good news very soon.

hugs
Christine

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh Mel, The prayers will still be coming......

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Lissa and her family and you and yours are still in my prayers and thoughts---god bless you all--
Hugs, and Blessings and Love to all--Di

Nedra said...

Our prayers continue with your family during this difficult time.

Dawn said...

Continued prayers to Lissa. I hope the surgery goes well.

SewLindaAnn said...

I will pray for Lissa. Thank you for sharing the update. Hopefully after the bad stuff is removed her body will feel better.

Erin @ Why Not Sew? Quilts said...

I'm still praying for her.

Rae Ann said...

Mel, how sad is this, especially at this wonderful time of year. Keep your hopes up and just know all things will work out in the end.
My prayers are with you and her. We will be praying for her to get through this and for a speedy recovery.
Love and Hugs!!!

Lindi said...

Sending more Prays, Mel. I hope everything goes well.

Tina said...

I'm so sorry to hear this about Lissa,Brock's momma and will be praying for her healing and your familys.

Anonymous said...

I am always anxious to check on how Lisa is doing. She, along with all your family are in our prays. Hugs, Robyn in Australia

Pajama Mama said...

Praying for recovery for your sister in law, Lissa.

Carrie P. said...

How very strange. Still praying.
I hope that you can still enjoy your Christmas with your son and hubby. I know it is kind of a sad time but many are praying for Lissa to get well.

Micki said...

What sad times for you and your family! I am saying prayers for Lisa, and I hope that she gets better soon. What a lovely holiday gift that would be!
Micki

Cathe Holden said...

This breaks my heart. I am so sad to read about Melissa. I will absolutely be praying for a miracle.

Amy R said...

Thanks for the updates. . . will keep checking back. With prayers for your families and Lissa. . . .