Category: WatchMaker’s Pulse Progress Report

Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well-wishes. Darlene was released from the hospital yesterday. Unfortunately, when we got home (to our RV), she was so weak, exhausted, and in pain that she couldn't climb into the motorhome. She got very little sleep during the hospital stay. We got a motel room (one [...]

Much progress has been made. They've found a combination of antibiotics which seem to be combating the leg infection. The doctors are starting to tentatively utter the "D" word (discharge!). Perhaps tomorrow. She's still on IV antibiotics, but they're looking at switching to oral forms. All the prayers are much appreciated. Day #7.

Short update today. Darlene has had a bit of a setback. Blood and GI are back to nearly normal, but her leg is not responding well to the antibiotics. Infection doesn't seem to be improving and her leg is very painful. A number of specialists are paying attention, though, and we're grateful to the staff at [...]

Good news today! Darlene was able to have the GI scope yesterday afternoon and the doctor discovered a bleeding ulcer in her upper small intestine. The ulcer has apparently been there for some time undetected, but only recently (as in the last few days or so) has perforated through the intestine wall and into an [...]

Well, it's Tuesday (7/10/18) and I thought I'd better update you on what's going on with us. We've had an unplanned event. Last Friday night, Darlene's leg started turning red and she developed a fever. We waited until Sunday night before seeking help, other than over the counter paid medications. I took her to the [...]