WatchMaker’s Pulse Progress Report – Page 6

Travel Update 8/4/2018

August 4, 2018January 3, 2019 watchmakerspulse3 Comments

I haven't posted a travel update in a while. If you've been following our story you know that Darlene has had a difficult month, having contracted a very bad case of cellulitis in her leg. Just to bring everyone up to date, here's a recap of the last month since the last travel blog post. [...]

Update 7/23/2018

July 23, 2018 watchmakerspulse4 Comments

I've been quiet for the last week largely due to discouragement. Darlene was released from the hospital a week ago and has had a tough week. Her antibiotic runs out today and, while there may be some marginal improvement in her leg (from the cellulitis infection) it still looks pretty bad and she is still [...]

Update 7/17/2018

July 17, 2018January 3, 2019 watchmakerspulse2 Comments

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 [...]

Medical Update 7/15/2018

July 15, 2018January 3, 2019 watchmakerspulse2 Comments

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.

Medical Update 7/13/2018

July 13, 2018January 3, 2019 watchmakerspulse4 Comments

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 [...]