Libby/update

[cody]

I just called and got an update from her nurse, she rested ok thru the night and is awake and responding to questions, they are still monitoring her closely but the reason for the transfer to the regional is what may become a need for access to dialysis, the local hospital doesn't have that capability. They are limiting her calls and visitors so she can rest, but her kidney function is starting to improve somewhat, she still has pneumonia and it has spread to her other lung now but they are treating it. She is still very weak and far from out of the woods but even slight improvement is a major leap in the right direction.  During the night her potassium levels spiked from 1.8 to over 6 but they are treating that and I don't know yet what that means but they said there will be setbacks here and there and they are working on it all.

[JackConrad]

Cody,
    Glad to hear there is some improvement. At least she is going in the right direction.  Jack

[John316]

Cody,

Thanks for the update. I look forward to seeing each update. I am glad that there has been some improvement. I know how great it is to hear of each little improvement, when a loved one is ill. Keep up your great attitude, because I know that you will probably be looking to the future with some degree of uncertainty.

Still praying,

God bless,

John   

[junkman42]

Cody, both Myself and the Wife have You and Libby in our prayers.  Please take care of Yourself so that You can be there for Libby.  John and Karla

[Stormcloud]

Hi, Cody:

Any good news is still good news. We wish the best for Libby and you.
We'll chat later.

Mark

[Greg Roberts]

Well this is encouraging to hear and is going in the right direction. Hang in there Cody and let us know if you need anything in particular. - Greg

[HighTechRedneck]

It sounds like the prayers are working and the docs are doing the right things.  We'll keep it up, they'll keep it up, and she'll be back home keeping you in line in no time.

[NJT5047]

 That's good news that Libby's kidneys are perking up.  Any definitive information on what what caused the insult?   You mentioned meds? 
FWIW, potassium (K+) is excreted by the kidneys.  If the renal system shuts down,  K+ builds and will eventually cause an irregular heartbeat.   Dialysis will solve the immediate K+ problem.   Controlling intake will manage the long-term issue.  They've got portable dialysis machines that they'll move right into her room.   
Kidneys can be seriously damaged yet usually return to function adequately.  Even less than 50% of normal renal function allows for a quite normal life. 
Be prepared for good news..and not so good news.  Recovery from major illness may take two steps forward and one step back.  We'll pray that Libby keeps those one step gains!       
Take care, and keep the good news posts coming!  JR

[Van]

AMEN! Cody We're still praying.

[Sojourner]

Great news Cody!

I am still praying few times a day so far.

Yes...the good Lord can guide doctors and nurses to get whatever Libby needs are from our prayers.

Praying from our heart is powerful.

Thank you Cody for the update.

Take care, Gerald & Lynette

BTW...Thank you JR for your information in regard to "If the renal system shuts down,  K+ builds....."

[Dreamscape]

Cody,


Thanks for keepting us all informed of your wife's progress! It means a lot that you keep us updated on her progess.

Take Care My Friend and Take Care of Yourself TO!

Still Praying for her complete recovery and strength for you.

Paul

[cody]

Libby's kidney function is up to 30% now so it is showing improvement and they are treating her pneumonia, she'll be in ICU for a while yet but is slowly coming around, one test shows that 2 to 3 days ago she had a mild heart attack, the echo gram, or something like that turned it up, also that she is slightly anemic. This is a kind a brief update cause I'm kinda pooed out today, I got home early today.

[John316]

Cody,

That's great to hear that Libby is doing better. I pray that she will continue to improve. Thank-you so much for the update. They mean a lot to us. Get yourself some rest.

I am still praying.

God bless,

John

[wvanative]

Cody, we are so glad Libby is doing better. You both are in our prayers as she slowly gets stronger.

Dean
WVaNative

[Chopper Scott]

Prayers coming from my direction also. Great news to hear of the improving situation. You sure have a lot of folks praying for you and Libby here. That alone says alot.