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Linda's doctors operated on her elbow Friday (yesterday)morning and reported afterward that they removed all of the infected tissue and a very small portion of bone as well. There were no complications with the operation but there was indeed a bad infection all the way to her bone. Now she is in a new room at UAMS, rm 625 and they are changing her bandages twice a day until healing is well on it's way and infection is no longer an issue.
Dean reported that she is in a nice new room with a flat panel television and a brand new bed. The t.v. channels can be changed to whatever you want on this one, unlike the previous rooms where the remote only had one button and you had to go up in numbers and circle around to find your channel. This is such a luxury! ...and she mostly only watches CNN!
Apparently there is quite a hole in her elbow. They have medicated her with strong painkillers again and Dean said he was amazed by the large gauze ball that was removed when they changed her bandage this evening. This elbow had been a difficult spot all along. It is in such a location that she can't get off of it to let it breath or straighten her arm much at all. It has been in the dark at the bottom of the brace that supports her still broken arm all this time. Poor Mom, I'm so sorry she has to keep enduring so much pain and waiting for healing.
I hope everyone who reads this remembers her story whenever they consider a motorcycle or scooter ride. Make your kids and grandkids read it. Make them go visit the ER and ICU and ask those people what they see of cyclists accidents. I'm converted. As much fun as I know they are to ride, it's not worth it. I fell off my bike as a kid a couple of times (ouch) and that's enough for me.
John and Linda Fordyce
- Linda
- We are so blessed to have a great family and so many, many good, loving friends who are concerned and praying for Linda when she needs it. Thank you!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Prayers needed tonight and tomorrow
Linda is scheduled for surgery on the left elbow (that hasn't healed over the bone) at UAMS tomorrow morning at 7:15. She will have to stay up to 5 days or more to insure sterile dressing changes and prevent infection
The main concern now is tomorrow's surgery and praying that the deep cuts and debreding that they have to do won't lead to a bone infection. If this promotes healing, then it will be prepared for the skin graft they will do on the elbow. After skin graft has healed, they will do the orthopaedic work on the broken bones in that forearm. There is still a while to wait. It is certainly a test of patience.
Today she met with Dr. Gruenwald who will do the orthoaedic surgery after about 5 weeks if all goes well. He said he'd trust Dr. Yeun with his life. This is good for that is exactly what she is doing.
Linda asked me to let everyone know that all who sent these wonderful dishes for them to eat this week are so loved and appreciated.
She extends her heartfelt love and appreciation to Nancy Wood, who saw weeks ago that last Monday she was assigned to write a paper to present at that Aesthetic Club meeting. She wrote the paper and presested it for her. Mom said that was the most unselfish gift from Nancy to her that she could imagine. Thanks and love to you, Nancy. You did a beautiful job.
The main concern now is tomorrow's surgery and praying that the deep cuts and debreding that they have to do won't lead to a bone infection. If this promotes healing, then it will be prepared for the skin graft they will do on the elbow. After skin graft has healed, they will do the orthopaedic work on the broken bones in that forearm. There is still a while to wait. It is certainly a test of patience.
Today she met with Dr. Gruenwald who will do the orthoaedic surgery after about 5 weeks if all goes well. He said he'd trust Dr. Yeun with his life. This is good for that is exactly what she is doing.
Linda asked me to let everyone know that all who sent these wonderful dishes for them to eat this week are so loved and appreciated.
She extends her heartfelt love and appreciation to Nancy Wood, who saw weeks ago that last Monday she was assigned to write a paper to present at that Aesthetic Club meeting. She wrote the paper and presested it for her. Mom said that was the most unselfish gift from Nancy to her that she could imagine. Thanks and love to you, Nancy. You did a beautiful job.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Busy day today, surgery Friday
Mom was at UAMS most of the day today. She saw Dr. Yueng about her elbow and he determined that the pig skin patch was not working so he removed it and has scheduled her for a surgery, this Friday morning, to remove the dead tissues, clean it out, and start over. They will know, after surgery, weather or not it will take another skin graft.
Unfortunately, she will be back in the hospital for a week or so due to the open wound. She will be at UAMS however and that is encouraging. They have good food and teams of people for every body part.
Our patient was removed from her blood thinners as of last night to prepare for her surgery. In addition to the above, she also had x-rays and an MRI on that left arm but the report is pending.
She was also given a cardiogram with nothing unusual recorded.
Little Rock's restaurant, Lilly's Dim Sum, was the sight yesterday for a successful fundraiser gathering of Hostel friends. John reported that around 75 friends and supporters turned out to eat together and Lilly's donated 15% of the days receipts! It was a good time and an enjoyable outing for Mom who has missed social outings for quite some time. Thanks to all who came and thanks to Lilly's!
Unfortunately, she will be back in the hospital for a week or so due to the open wound. She will be at UAMS however and that is encouraging. They have good food and teams of people for every body part.
Our patient was removed from her blood thinners as of last night to prepare for her surgery. In addition to the above, she also had x-rays and an MRI on that left arm but the report is pending.
She was also given a cardiogram with nothing unusual recorded.
Little Rock's restaurant, Lilly's Dim Sum, was the sight yesterday for a successful fundraiser gathering of Hostel friends. John reported that around 75 friends and supporters turned out to eat together and Lilly's donated 15% of the days receipts! It was a good time and an enjoyable outing for Mom who has missed social outings for quite some time. Thanks to all who came and thanks to Lilly's!
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