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by toogie 02 May 2016 ( edited May 05'16 16:59 )
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UPDATE Thursday- Prayers answered! Geri is her 'old Geri' again. When I got to the hospital and went in ICU we were so happy to see each other and talked non-stop for an hour! I just wanted to cry with joy! She wanted to catch up on everything she's missed in the last 10 days-lol-

Had to have been meds. We may never know for sure which ones, as they changed, took away and added, but thank God she's her old sweet self again. Nothing like having an old friend back.
Anyway, while we were chatting the nurse came in and said they had a room and was moving her back on the floor. Now maybe it won't be too long and she can go home. She is tired of hospital food.
I heard from my grandsons wife- other than being a little sore she is fine and looking forward to the pain of childbirth. She said at least something good will come out of that pain!
No more updates on this post. I do want to thank our Father publicly, for answering all the prayers, on behalf of my family. I also want to thank Cuties for their prayers. I am looking forward to an uneventful next few days........think that's possible?-lol-Toogie

WED morning- Grand daughter-in -law being discharged from hospital- no contractions and doing well- Geri is still in ICU but is awake and news from her nurse said alert. I asked Geri's daughter about hallucinations and she said they are monitoring her closely and they haven't witnessed any- I would be interrogating doctors, to see exactly what caused her to react for a week so 'not normal', so she won't be given it again in the future. This has been scary so I hope it is truly over...... UPDATE Tuesday afternoon-Grand daughter-in-law and unborn baby doing well-They've got her up walking and she rested fairly well last night-no contractions so far so good-- Geri is still in ICU. They changed her antibiotic and may see a little improvement, at least we are hopeful. Will update as things progress--------UPDATES 7:30 pm Monday-in recovery-we cannot believe how large this cyst was 16 cm over 6 inches! No reason the poor woman was in pain- baby is fine- dr said he will keep her here for couple days to make sure if the uterus contract he can give her meds to stop contRactions-----update 6 pm- emergency surgery for grandsons wife- the cyst on ovary was cutting off circulation and causing all the pain - pray for unborn baby and her.-----------hello my Cutie friends, there is so much going on I don't know where to start.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
Update on Geri- The kidney/cancerous tumor removal surgery went great and that is okay. Something terribly wrong has happened to her mind since having the surgery. It will be a week tomorrow and she hallucinates, doesn't realize where she is, even today doesn't know who she is. Then sometimes, a few days ago she remembered and asked about Lanie's surgery, she remembered I had my appointment, etc. The doctors are dumbfounded. The remaining kidney is functioning well but she does have a UTI and they have been treating her for that. I have heard of urinary track infections causing confusion before, but she is getting worse. The did an MRI and EEG no stroke or anything showed. They have ordered a spinal tap, but she can't be still so I don't know how they will do it. They didn't want to sedate her if it was caused by sedation from the surgery, so she really needs everybodys prayers. I hate to see her like this and her two girls are worn out, trying to hold their jobs and rotating hospital stays.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
Her daughter just text me and said they are going to sedate her again, to do the spinal tap, and then put her in ICU afterward to monitor her. We all are worried about the sedation, especially if that's what caused this to begin with.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
Also, my grandsons wife has been admitted for observation. I haven't said anything here, but I am being promoted to Great-grandmother. We just found out, at the reveal party Saturday, it is a little boy named Rylan Ross. She was hurting this morning and went to ER. They believe it is a cyst on her ovary, causing her pain.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
I will try to update, but right now I need to spend time in prayer myself-Thank you all for prayers and support during this time-Toogie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
ps. Lanie is doing well, just throat still sore. Her and I neither one made church yesterday, because of the weather.

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by gerryvb 02 May 2016
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Praying and hoping everything will become alright. Keep the faith, it's all in the hand of the Lord, may He guide the doctors..... My hugs for you, hang in there .
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you for the hugs, prayers and encouragement. I'm okay but its hard to see the love ones hurting. I try to encourage them to hold strong to their faith. My grandson was so upset about her and the baby, he got physically sick and lost his meal. Then he just broke down and cried. I felt so bad for him!
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by liliana1 02 May 2016
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Praying and thinking for all of you, take care of yourself Love Liliana
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you so much. It means so much to me.
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by dragonflyer 02 May 2016
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So much to handle all at once...will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers....
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Ii is, but I have to be strong for them...every body's hearts are aching so.....
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by 02kar 02 May 2016
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Toogie, I'm so sorry, my heart grieves for Geri, her daughters and you. Rob and I just prayed and will continue to pray. Please keep us updated.
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you so much. I believe God hears our cries. He has blessed us tonight with a successful surgery of Taylor, and the baby he said is fine. He just don't want her to go into early labor contractions is why he wants to have her there in the hospital to stop it, if it were to happen. Moving things around inside may unsettle the uterus and make it start to contract. Let's pray it doesn't . My grandson said tonight that they had found the cyst when they did her first ultrasound at 9 weeks. They knew it was large and was surprised it wasn't hurting her. The doctor said they would monitor it but if she had any pain to come in. We just never expected it to be so large. Mayo clinic says the ovary is the size and shape of an almond. This cyst was over 6 inches!
About Geri-they haven't done the spinal tap yet, but did put her in ICU and sedate her. She has not slept in a week tomorrow! Hopefully when she comes awake this time, she will be normal. Maybe they can withhold all new meds, until its flushed out of her system, and she will be 'normal'. I hate to see her so scared and wild eyed. Pray the doctors find what caused this and can correct it. She is such a dear.
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by sewromantic 02 May 2016
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My daughter's father-in-law had some terrible hallucinations after knee surgery a couple of years ago. Turned out to be one of the medicines they were giving him.
It was really severe too...he was trying to type on a computer that wasn't there and all kinds of really strange things.
All stopped when they changed his meds and he was fine after that.
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by toogie 03 May 2016
We think it is meds too, or at least, we hope it is something so simple. She does odd things too and 'sees' things not there, but she really believes is real. Hers too is really severe.
My sister is a retired nurse and she said a UTI or steroids can also cause this. She had a patient, given even a small dose of steroid and reacted this way.
I hope this is all it is..........
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by pennifold 02 May 2016
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Wow, my heart is aching for you Toogie. I will certainly pray for God's will in all of these people's lives.

I cannot believe you are going to be a Great-Grandmother, you look too young to be one. I'm pleased Lanie is doing well and I will keep you all under prayer cover.

May our Lord cover you with his never ending love and compassion. Love Chris
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you so much my friend. The Lord has heard our cry, for Taylor and baby Rylan Ross, and has blessed us once again. The surgery went well. (Read my response to Karen below)
Geri is in Intensive Care Unit, so she will be monitored closely.
I AM too young to be a Great- grandmother!-lol- That is one reason I haven't said anything, I'm trying to get used to the reality.....They will be great parents. The doctor had said he may would have to remove the ovary,as well, but again I give God the glory for answered prayer, as the doctor was able to leave it.
It's getting late and I'm beat. I do want to finish answering all these post though, because I am so thankful, first to God and then to all that petitioned Him, on behalf of my family. Thank you-Toogie
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by jrob 02 May 2016
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Oh, dear, that's just a lot to deal with. I'm praying for each and every one and especially you, Toogie.
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by toogie 03 May 2016
I'm okay and very thankful, on Taylor and baby Rylan's ordeal. Hopefully, now they will do fine and the rest of her pregnancy will go 'normal'.
Geri still needs our prayers for a solution to her problem. She has been moved to ICU.........
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by lbrow 02 May 2016
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You first Toogie and the rest of your family. So much at one time. Problem may have been the sedation. I want them to find the why quickly. Prayers and more prayers/Lillian
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Oh Lillian, I am fine now, but when all is over I'll have my melt down, I'm sure. The doctors have been honest saying, they just don't know and really want to find the 'why' because they have never seen anything like this before. I know the Geri right now, is not the Geri we know..........
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by kathymourie 02 May 2016
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Thinking of you and will pray for your family. Congrats on being a Great Grandmother. I know you are excited about that.
Kathy
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by toogie 03 May 2016
I am excited for the both of them. They both love children and Caleb will be a hands on daddy/caregiver. We found out Saturday, the sex of the baby, and I went that afternoon and bought an outfit-lol
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by rsloan 02 May 2016
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More prayers headed your way for you and the family.
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by toogie 03 May 2016
They are appreciated more than you know. Thank you
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by crafter2243 03 May 2016
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Toogie I can't believe how much that needs prayer is going on in your life. I will definitely pray for all. Take care of yourself. Hugs
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you so much. Yes, it seems a lot, especially with both of them in different hospitals and towns. Each one is an hour away, in opposite directions, with us right in the middle.
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by airyfairy 03 May 2016
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My dear Toogie, you are going through so much at the moment. Please take care of yourself. Your family needs you. I am sending you a PM.
Love and hugs Sarah
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you Sarah for being here for me. I am okay, will soon be going to therapy again. I should say I hope to move up to a cane, when I go back to the doctor on the 10th, a week from today.
I still walk with a limp and hope eventually that will go away, as the leg strengthens. I am getting stronger, but I can't walk for long distance, or long time. I am thinking of getting me a recumbent bike to use at home, like I do at therapy and use even after I am well. I have gained weight since immobile and need to lose especially for my leg and joints. I lost before by using my treadmill, which I love, but the therapist says you have more of a chance of falling and I'm not ready for a treadmill yet.
Don't worry about me...my husband is taking good care of me, as he is ready to turn the house & cooking, back over to me-lol-Toogie
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by sdrise 03 May 2016
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My my Toogie !! Prayers are with you all!
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you very much, we all can use prayer. Will update later, as I am leaving soon for my therapy.
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by pldc 03 May 2016
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continued prayers for all concerned & congratulation's on the new great-grand to be
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by toogie 03 May 2016
Thank you so much Loralye. It means a lot to me.
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by hightechgrammy 03 May 2016
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Toogie, I too am praying for you and Geri and her family and your family. It's amazing how much we can handle all at once. A whole lot is going on in our family also. A year ago everyone was pretty much okay and now, a year later, all $*%# has "broken" loose. Broken bones, pacemakers, replaced shoulders, surgeries, wrong medications, walkers, crutches and hospital beds moved in the living rooms. It would be funny except it's not. But, Toogie, do your best to take care of yourself through all of this. I know it's not in you, to do that, but you have to. Get enough sleep, even if it means getting a little help from your doctor. We all love you and Geri, and are praying, Love and hugs, Jan
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by toogie 04 May 2016
Sleep is something I need, but can't seem to get. Since I got older and especially when I worked, 5 hours is about all I sleep. Now if I get 5 hours, its broken by time up and down. Once in a while I will take something, but it either makes me nauseous or sluggish the next day.
Sounds like your family has been through the wringer too. We have such a large family, it is a wonder there isn't more, BUT I'm not complaining!-lol-enough is plenty here.
I appreciate and feel, the outpouring of your love and hope you feel mine as well. -Toogie
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by cfidl 03 May 2016
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and how are you doing? I must have missed you getting out of your cast. Good thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Sounds like the mom and baby are good and lanie is good. My friend had a UTI and got out of bed and started talking gibberish. I pray your friend is better soon.
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by toogie 04 May 2016
My friend is still in ICU and they did a CT scan today of her abdomen and found she has an abscess, that needs to be drained. They changed her antibiotic and her daughter said she did recognize them, when they were allowed in to see her. Maybe things are going to turn for the better.
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by peafarm 04 May 2016
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Medications can cause hallucinations also. My dad was allergic to the morephine they gave him and he told me once not to ever let them give it to him. Well, I had to let them give to him days before he died. Prayers for all.
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by toogie 04 May 2016
We believe too that the medication is the culprit, just need to find which one. The spinal tap results will be a while coming. Poor Geri has been through the wringer and she is fairly tall, but very thin.
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by rsloan 04 May 2016
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Sounds like prayers are being answered - and more prayers on the way.
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by devon 05 May 2016
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Praying for everyone. Big hugs for you.
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by katydid 05 May 2016
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Oh my. Prayers are coming yourway for all your family. Kay
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by sewdeb 05 May 2016
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Sending prayers to your whole family. Please remember to take care of yourself, too. Hugs* Deb