I just received word in my online support group that Emily is back in the hospital.  here is what was posted about her:

Hey guys
I got a call this morning from Emily, she is back in the hospital with atelectasis. George took her there, I think early this morning. She was running a temp, they are giving her breathing tx and antibiotics.
She is at St Francis in room 9114
PS this is wikipedia def of Atelectasis
Atelectasis is a collapse of lung tissue affecting part or all of one lung.^[1] It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation. Infant respiratory distress syndrome is another distinct type of atelectasis.

You said it!   Have am easy, event-free surgery . All will be well when we finally get there - I just heard from my doc's office - they said I didn't have 2 clearances - one of which I handied to them in January and the other was faxed in February.  At least I had copies.  We'll catch up afterwards.

My surgery is on 3/19, so I sort of know how you are feeling.  I'm nervous too, but I am thinking of all the wonderful things that are going to happen after my "new life" begins afterwards.  I should be really nervous, I've never been in the hospital a day in my life....well except when I was born.  I think I'm more nervous, about having any kind of mishap after I go home more than my initial hospital stay/surgery.  Try to think of all the wonderful things, like your husband & son.  Hang in there, I'm sure you will be just fine.

Hey Everyone,

I had my appointment with the Cardiologist and my EKG was normal! Thank God.  I do have a Mitral Valve Prolapse that I have known about for years and I have to have an Echo done on Thursday.  But the good news is that my surgery can go on as scheduled.  I hope everyone is hanging in there. Monday will be here before we know it.

 

Hi! I did the liquid diet as well but mine was much worse than yours to deal with. I started the protein shakes from Medifast on January 20th!!! I go into surgery tomorrow. I had a lil over 1 month and 1 week of nothing but 5 100 calorie 8oz protein shakes a day. I could also have water and hot tea or coffee no sugar and just a lil bit of skim milk. Just think if I can do it for that long you can hang in a couple more days.......