Yep, good new they are Starty! :) Thanks!

Now, we have to keep up, and so does Starby, the good work! C'mon guys! :)

Wow Starty, that's wonderful.

I still can't believe it. I know she's not out of the woods, but a few weeks ago the doctors said she was terminal, wouldn't make it, no way no how, now this.

I guess she has more fight in her then anyone knew.

Go Ducky go! Give them hell, show them what you're made of and come back to us. :)

I received this update from Rebbie.

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Jo is very dehydrated, had a very high temp. has infection and was given double dose of antibiotics. She has four different infections as I understand it. Her bp was dangerously low. The doctors thought they would have to drain fluid from abdomen as it is filled with fluid. Jo is still in a lot of pain from her broken leg. Doctors could not set it as bones are too fragile. Jo is not making much progress and family is still requesting prayers for Jo and espressing appreciation for all everyone is doing.

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Sorry all, not great news I know.

Oh gosh! Hang tight Jo!! :(

Thanks for the update Alty and Rebbie.

Fight it Jo! Everyone misses you and even more want to meet you. Your in our prayers.

Jo, we really really really hope/wish/pray you can come back to us.

I hope this doesn't sound horrible, but if her leg is causing so much trouble for her, have they considered amputating it? Or am I misunderstanding?

Unfortunately, it is usually the infection that they succumb to. Let us keep Jo in our thoughts and prayers these next few days.

Jennie, she would not be strong enough to undergo the surgery for amputation. If you have read all along, we are surprised she has been with us this long.

Yes I know that its amazing she is still here. I didn't realise that she would not be strong enough for something like that.

She has liver failure. The liver is a necessity to rid the body of toxins. Many toxins build up during surgery, and also we have to be extremely healthy to undergo a surgery of that magnitude. Since she is not healthy, by any means, she won't be able to have an amputation.

I feel so bad that I look at it in a clinical sense, but that's just me wearing my nurses' hat. I can't get too emotionally involved... at least until no one sees me crying.

I understand j_9 (well not personally but you know)

It doesn't mean you care any less. *hugs*

I'm still praying for her. *virtual hugs for starby*

Thanks for the update. So sorry to hear, but still thinking of you JO!

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I feel so bad that I look at it in a clinical sense, but that's just me wearing my nurses' hat. I can't get too emotionally involved.....at least until no one sees me crying.

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Yes, I so know what you mean about the 'clinical sense'.

Tick

I know everyone panics when they see this thread updated so I appologise but I just want to thank Alty for the update.

I admire your wisdom and knowledge J_9 but I'm glad I don't understand medicine like you (if you understand what I mean) You would be worrying about things we know nothing about!

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I know everyone panics when they see this thread updated so I appologise but I just want to thank Alty for the update.

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I know I always do, but glad it was just you Shaz.:)

Latest update on Jo from her mom.

It was rushed, but you'll get the gist.

Talked to the Palliative care , Dr Duke, today and here are some of the things discussed. Not necessarily in order.

1. do we want to attack the problem--- yes
2.puliminary results from the fluid drain --suggest massive and nasty infection (approx- 8lbs was taken out yesterday)
3.it will take 5 days to do a culture on the same drain
4. suggested we proceed with 3 different anti biotics
5. sub- ??? was put into her shoulder for needles (like IV)
6. next 48 hrs will be critical
7.when she comes around, pain management will take place ( she will get a drug, a cleaner from the morphine family, the dose is10% lower than reg morphine but more effective.

This is all I have for now..

Sadly the consensus seems to be that Jo will not be with us much longer. Her body is shutting down, she's sleeping a lot, he legs are severely swollen and she has constant pain in her abdomen, probably due to the infection.

Her mother has asked for my phone number to set up a time that I can talk to Jo. This may be the final call. I don't know how long I'll have or how coherent she'll be, but I'll pass everyone's love and prayers on to her.

Sorry for the bad news. Prayers are still needed.

Hugs to all.

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Latest update on Jo from her mom.

It was rushed, but you'll get the gist.

Talked to the Palliative care , Dr Duke, today and here are some of the things discussed. Not necessarily in order.

1. do we want to attack the problem--- yes
2.puliminary results from the fluid drain --suggest massive and nasty infection (approx- 8lbs was taken out yesterday)
3.it will take 5 days to do a culture on the same drain
4. suggested we proceed with 3 different anti biotics
5. sub- ??? was put into her shoulder for needles (like IV)
6. next 48 hrs will be critical
7.when she comes around, pain management will take place ( she will get a drug, a cleaner from the morphine family, the dose is10% lower than reg morphine but more effective.

This is all I have for now..

Sadly the consensus seems to be that Jo will not be with us much longer. Her body is shutting down, she's sleeping alot, he legs are severely swollen and she has constant pain in her abdomen, probably due to the infection.

Her mother has asked for my phone number to set up a time that I can talk to Jo. This may be the final call. I don't know how long I'll have or how coherent she'll be, but I'll pass everyone's love and prayers on to her.

Sorry for the bad news. Prayers are still needed.

Hugs to all.

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Thanks Alty, I haven't stopped saying a prayer for her:). Please give her my love, that is important to me... thank you.

Stringer

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Thanks Alty, I haven't stopped saying a prayer for her:). Please give her my love, that is important to me...thank you.

Stringer

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I will Stringer.

I'm hoping I'll get to talk to her soon. Jo's Aunt doesn't think Jo will make it for much longer. He body is in shut down mode.

We all knew this was possible, in fact I've been prepared for it for quite some time, still it's a shock, sudden and unexpected. She was getting better, now this.

I don't think she'll pull out of this. I hope I'm wrong.

Hugs dear Stringer. Love you. :)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I will Stringer.

I'm hoping I'll get to talk to her soon. Jo's Aunt doesn't think Jo will make it for much longer. He body is in shut down mode.

We all knew this was possible, in fact I've been prepared for it for quite some time, still it's a shock, sudden and unexpected. She was getting better, now this.

I don't think she'll pull out of this. I hope I'm wrong.

Hugs dear Stringer. Love you. :)

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You know that I love you too...

It seems that a lot of times there is a brief recovery before the result, I hope that this isn't the case though... I am depressed and sad.

Thank you for the update alty. My prayers are still with her. And if it is her time, I pray she goes as peacefully as possible. For her sake and her familys.