ASHLEY HARDY UPDATE 3/3/04

Hello Wonderful and Dear Friends!! I wanted to update you on my daughter Ashley Hardy......Although we have had some setbacks as you know from Sandy's posts...Ashley is feeling better. The biggest problem has been diagnosing what is causing her nausea, vomiting and burning pain...........Ashley was readmitted on Monday and I am posting this from the hospital where she is still receiving fluids and medication. We are hoping that the breakthru came when she tested positive last nite with C-Diff (Clostridium difficile)......which is bad bacteria that develops in your intestinal tract.....this often happens after surgery involving the gastrointestinal tract and frequent use of antibiotics.......since her diagnosis with C-Diff last nite they have started her on an antibiotic that kills the bad bacteria....we are hoping for improved results within 24-48 hours.....they are going to put her back on a formula called Promote with Fiber for her nutritional values.....(all fluids at this time are going thru her G tube)............and we are sooooooooooo hoping that we have finally figured out what was causing her recent symptoms..........although Ashley still has a small leak in her new pouch......and has not been able to drink anything by mouth the last 13 days, it is healing, albeit slowly.............and in about 10 days we will redo the leak test (for the 5th time)............and hope that at that time her leak is healed and she can start at least drinking by mouth......I can't possibly begin to express in this post our gratitude for all your prayers, support, cards, and encouragement...........you all are truly just a blessing from above............and I will post again soon. Ashley's spirits are good and your support and cards have meant so mu*****eeping her spirits high!!!! Again, God Bless you all for your wonderful care of us at this challenging time! With heartfelt thanks, Lori & Ashley Hardy

I am praying that the treatment works and that Ashley makes a full and complete recovery. ANything you guys need please email me.

I'm so glad that you finally have some answers to all of the trouble Ashley has been having. Hopefully now an uneventfull recovery is on it's way. Robin W.

Lori and Ashley, Thank you for posting and Ashley I'm so glad your feeling better. Mileah and I are a bit under the weather right now but know that we think of you daily and if you need anything please feel free to call us. Get some rest and feel great real soon.