Hey everyone.......
Just want to give everyone a quick update. Yes, I am back in the hospital. They still don't know what is wrong. For those of you who don't know the story, here it is.....
On 2/10/09 - I lost a lot of blood through a GI bleed and went to the hospital in Winnemucca.
While there, they performed several scopes from the top and bottom and could not find the source of the bleeding. I also lost approximately 1/2 my blood volume and had to have 5 units transfused. Because they were unable to determine the cause, they life-flighted me to the Reno hospital on 2/13/09.
While in Reno, they performed several more scans (top and bottom) with no success. They also performed two types of nuclear blood tests, which both also came back negative. Things started to stabilize and they released me on Tuesday the 17th. I went back home and continued to recover.
On the 20th, I had the same GI bleed and was sent back to Reno for more tests, and I am still here today (2/22/09). They have performed the same test 3 different times and had another scope, both have come back without showing the source of the bleed. Also, I have been given 2 more units of blood.
That brings us to where we are now......not a pretty picture and getting very frustrated. The only things that have kept us going is the love and prayers from all the family and the Priesthood blessings I have received. We want to thank Jill and Rachael so much for coming at the drop of a hat to come and help with the kids, so Jess could be at the hospital with me. Also, thanks to Jess' mom for coming over to stay with us and show her support. Uncle David and Aunt Tina came and saw me in the hospital this second time, which was awesome. Mom and Dad also drove up and missed Ashley's farewell to come see me. We've had phone calls and letters and flowers from everyone, and want to thank everyone for their love and support. Jess had my laptop brought to me so I can do this blog from the hospital and if you want to skype my laptop, you'll get me.....in all my wonderful hospital glory!
We'll keep you posted on anything new........
2 comments:
Adam, you are a trooper! Of all times to get sick, when family is far away! Dad has kept us up to date and I know it must be frustrating, but keep faith in the doctors, I know they are being guided by Heavenly Father (just come listen to my children's prayers!). I hear everyone else at home is kinda crappy too - I am so sorry. You are in our prayers and if there is anything we can do from this far away, you just let us know! We love you!
I'm so glad you have your computer now!! You have a connection to the outside world. This time, STAY IN THERE TILL YOU KNOW WHAT'S WRONG. I don't like the phone calls that say, Adam is back in the hospital. :) Tell your "HOUSE" doctors to get a move on it! ;)
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