THURSDAY NIGHT. APRIL 27, 2006.
Hi, this is johnny (lori's brother). Thanks to Debbie Wynn at CNN for coordinating with some other folks at CNN to set up this WEBSITE and the introductory information.
THANKYOU to all of you for your kind words, thoughts, prayers, offers of help, etc. It has meant the world to us.
LORI's friends in Atlanta have been tremendously helpful (doug lindauer is her favorite, of course, and he's here while i'm typing and needs the ego-boost) --- also, a special thankyou to the many people at CNN where Lori works.
MEDICAL STUFF:
-Overall, Lori is doing better than she was when she checked into the hospital. However, the damage done to Lori as a result of SEPSIS has been severe and requires a very prolonged recovery. She is still in ICU and will be for at least another week, possibly two.
-It seems that every day is a balancing act between the medicines and Lori's system's ability to support itself. Some days are better than others.
- Kidneys and Lungs are performing adequately, but doctors would like to see marked improvement.
-Lori is still intubated with a ventilator. Doctors say Lori needs a TRACHEOTOMY to prevent internal tracheal scarring due to the intubation. A "Trach" leaves a scar, but Doctors agree that a "Trach" is preferable to intubation at this point for various reasons. However, Lori had a "Trach" after her accident in 1991, as well as a procedure that removed part of her trachea. Consequently, Doctors are being cautious as to when and how to perform the procedure. Lori's various stats are not yet at an optimal level to perform the procedure, so doctors are waiting until then.
- Lori is still being sedated, but has been relatively responsive to us the last couple of days. she is unable to speak to us due to the intubation, but has answered a few questions by blinking her eyes. Though mostly, she just looks understandably frustrated and confused.
CURRENT STATS:
-heart rate has gone down, which is GOOD.
-Blood pressure is BETTER today.
-Blood Platlets are UP today, which is GOOD.
-TEMP was 102 this morning but is down to 99 now.
-Have had problem with some slight Internal BLEEDING
--> Docs found some small Stomach ULCERS which they are treating with meds. These ulcers could be the source of the bleeding, but we are not certain. Docs are considering other options on Friday.
-EYES are good. They have been really bloodshot and swollen, and we were concerned about damage. a specialist examined them and assured us that they were fine.
-Friday, Docs MIGHT 'tap' the fluid around her lungs and in her abdomen to determine if that is source of her spikes in TEMPERATURE.
Hi, this is johnny (lori's brother). Thanks to Debbie Wynn at CNN for coordinating with some other folks at CNN to set up this WEBSITE and the introductory information.
THANKYOU to all of you for your kind words, thoughts, prayers, offers of help, etc. It has meant the world to us.
LORI's friends in Atlanta have been tremendously helpful (doug lindauer is her favorite, of course, and he's here while i'm typing and needs the ego-boost) --- also, a special thankyou to the many people at CNN where Lori works.
MEDICAL STUFF:
-Overall, Lori is doing better than she was when she checked into the hospital. However, the damage done to Lori as a result of SEPSIS has been severe and requires a very prolonged recovery. She is still in ICU and will be for at least another week, possibly two.
-It seems that every day is a balancing act between the medicines and Lori's system's ability to support itself. Some days are better than others.
- Kidneys and Lungs are performing adequately, but doctors would like to see marked improvement.
-Lori is still intubated with a ventilator. Doctors say Lori needs a TRACHEOTOMY to prevent internal tracheal scarring due to the intubation. A "Trach" leaves a scar, but Doctors agree that a "Trach" is preferable to intubation at this point for various reasons. However, Lori had a "Trach" after her accident in 1991, as well as a procedure that removed part of her trachea. Consequently, Doctors are being cautious as to when and how to perform the procedure. Lori's various stats are not yet at an optimal level to perform the procedure, so doctors are waiting until then.
- Lori is still being sedated, but has been relatively responsive to us the last couple of days. she is unable to speak to us due to the intubation, but has answered a few questions by blinking her eyes. Though mostly, she just looks understandably frustrated and confused.
CURRENT STATS:
-heart rate has gone down, which is GOOD.
-Blood pressure is BETTER today.
-Blood Platlets are UP today, which is GOOD.
-TEMP was 102 this morning but is down to 99 now.
-Have had problem with some slight Internal BLEEDING
--> Docs found some small Stomach ULCERS which they are treating with meds. These ulcers could be the source of the bleeding, but we are not certain. Docs are considering other options on Friday.
-EYES are good. They have been really bloodshot and swollen, and we were concerned about damage. a specialist examined them and assured us that they were fine.
-Friday, Docs MIGHT 'tap' the fluid around her lungs and in her abdomen to determine if that is source of her spikes in TEMPERATURE.
posted by Lori (typed by a friend :) | 6:46:00 PM
2 Comments:
So glad to find this site and get the update. You know you can call me at anytime. I love y'all...Jennifer
awesome job cub reporter johnny! you could follow your father's foot steps into medicine (altho, not his chosen specialty of OB/GYN). and thanks to cnn.
patti, keep taking the various medicines i have sent .. they are good for mind and soul -- you need to unfocus abit so you can focus even better when needed.
shorty, alison has suddenly flown to the bahamas with your builder to check out paint samples. she said you would understand ... it has something to do with a checkbook??
lori, all i can say is .. if positive vibes work, you should be floating a few inches above your bed by now. lots and lots and lots of people are thinking of you and we all want the same thing .. you, because we love you so much.
we stand ready to do anything to help, just get one of your "people" to call.
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