Bettyjo Update

Bettyjo went to her ENT physician today. She still has a hole in her esophagus, and is now developing an infection, possibly caused by some permanent stitches put in during the last procedure in May.

He wants to re-install the diversion funnel, through her mouth in an out patient procedure, on October 27th. The last time he installed it by opening her up, and the funnel itself caused a lot of pain. Please pray that will not be the case this time! And, that this procedure will allow the esphagus to heal.

Bettyjo Update

Well....Bettyjo went back to the ENT, and he wants her to come back in a month to see if there is any change. She is currently still leaking from the neck. Her Family Doc. wants her to gain at least 12 pounds before she has any more surgeries. We have been adding a can of Ensure, which has given her a little more energy. She has been getting out a bit more.

Please pray that she will gain the weight needed, and that she will be strong enough for another surgery. This really is not what we wanted to hear, but there doesn't seem to be any other shot at healing.

Bettyjo Update

Bettyjo found that she still has a hole in her esophagus. She will see the ENT later this month, to what the next step, if any will be. She has been getting out of the house some, but is still very weak. Her rheumatoid arthritis has her knees and fingers swollen, and it keeps her in pain.

Please pray for peace, no matter the out come. Also, please remember my Dad's mom, and my mom's parents in your prayers, as they face some pretty serious health issues.

Bettyjo Update

Bettyjo went to see the ENT today. It looks like she may still have a hole in the esophagus, as he did see some air bubbles. The exterior wound is healing, all be it slowly. She no longer needs to have it covered. She will see our family Dr. in August for the blood clot. Hopefully the ultrasound will show that it is gone, and she can stop using the blood thinning medication.

Bettyjo Update

Bettyjo has made very slow improvement since my last update. The wounds in her neck are healing very slowly. The constant change in the barometric pressure has caused her rheumatoid arthritis to flare up, which is very painful and causes a fever, so we are never sure if she has another infection or not.

One blessing is that while I have been traveling for work some this summer, her sister & parents have been able to stay with her. She has enjoyed spending time with them.

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.

Bettyjo Update

Bettyjo has been out of the hospital for about 2.5 weeks. The wounds in the neck are not healing as fast now as they had been a few weeks ago. Dr. Willet states it is because of the cumidin, that is treating a blood clot in her shoulder. She is still on the feeding tube, and is still not swallowing. I don't think she should try to swallow until the wounds in her neck are completely healed. We have had a bit of trouble regulating her medication, but that too is now under control. Her spirits are good, and she has been doing a few things around the house, and has been out shopping a few times.

Bettyjo Update

Bettyjo came home from the hospital today. She is very tired and very weak. She will see Dr. Willet in two weeks, and we begin the process of wound care again. Fortunately Home Health Care will be out to pack the wound in the morning. It is a little too soon for visitors or phone calls. Next week would be much better.

Please pray for healing, and that no further infections develop.