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July 22, 2007
Another Catheter
If there is a procedure room available, mom will be getting a Denver Catheter tomorrow morning. She still has fluid on her lungs and this catheter will help drain it. If you recall, she had fluid drained from her lungs while she was in the CCU, however the fluid has built back up and will not go away on its own.
They think this build-up of fluids is the cause of the fever she gets every night. It is this fever which has caused her to remain in the hospital three days longer than anticipated. The hope is that removing this fluid will stop the fever and allow her to finally return home.
When she returns home, she will still have the Indwelling Catheter coming out near her collarbone, plus this Denver Catheter coming out from the side of her chest. The Indwelling Catheter will allow Home Health to get blood twice a week, while we will be flushing those lines twice each day and taking care of draining her Denver Catheter. I will let you know how everything goes.
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The McGarvey Family gallery is now ready for viewing. Please let me know via email if I have incorrectly named anyone. Also know that these pictures are in no chronological order.
There are 85 pictures on 8 pages. Mom said she does have more pictures, but we will have to look for those when she gets home. If I add new pictures to any of the galleries, I will let you know. That way, you aren’t constantly looking.
Posted by tami at July 22, 2007 11:01 PM
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I did find my picture and my brother's picture (among the posted)at a birthday party. Enjoyed seeing the pictures of Lou, Linda, and the rest of the McGarvey family - it's been a long time.
Posted by: Dana at July 22, 2007 11:12 PM
Have you finished the Harry Potter Book.. I need to talk to someone..
Posted by: ellice at July 22, 2007 11:23 PM
Sorry mom didn't get to come home as soon as you all hoped she could. I'm praying any infection is healed and the fluid in her lungs goes away. Give her a hug from Howie and Kimberley, okay? :) Cute shadow, Mr. Guido, little like you.
Posted by: gw at July 23, 2007 12:21 AM
I'm praying for everything to go well for your mom today. I hope that the fluid can be removed and she'll get to come home. I can't even imagine how emotionally exhausting this whole situation has to have been for all of you! You guys are constantly in my prayers.
Posted by: Stacey at July 23, 2007 10:45 AM