Mom found herself very surprised yesterday afternoon when she awoke surrounded by paramedics and nurses calling out her name. Last she remembered was that she was sitting in a chair in the Lobby of the Infusion Ward and she felt like she was going to fall. That is all she remembers. Apparently, Mom passed out and is now in the hospital. She is suffering from Septicemia. This is a very dangerous condition and we praise God that the doctors have been able to "head this off at the pass" with medication. Mom claims she is feeling "like a million dollars" today compared to yesterday but Dad is quick to add that Mom is still struggling with Septicemia.
Mom said that yesterday she was having trouble seeing, talking and thinking. She said this has all been rough on Dad but he is doing better this morning. Mom has had a fever since last night and continues to take medication to stop vomiting. She is still not eating much and has lost another pound and now weighs 139 pounds. This is giving the doctors reason to be concerned so they are monitoring her diet intake closely. She "dumped" most her platelets and red blood cells yesterday and will be receiving transfusion of both sometime today. Mom cannot say enough to praise all the people who donate the life giving gift of platelets and blood. Thank you! As I was talking with Mom on the phone, someone came in and said something about Mom having an EKG today. Mom cut our phone call short so I can't yet confirm this. All in all, there is a lot to praise God about. Mom fells better and is in the best of care at Stanford hospital.
Mom is taking phone calls on her cell 805-235-6794. Please feel free to give her a quick call. Thank you for your concern and prayers. May your day be blessed.
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