Elizabeth Grace - just got an update from Michelle

Butterfly Reborn
on 7/9/09 7:34 am

Thursday, July 9, 2009 3:42 PM, CDT

Elizabeth is getting a new line put in her neck right now. The pic line has only one lumen and she needs too many drugs for one lumen. This line will have 3 lumens. I just read every guestbook entry, THANK YOU. I know Elizabeth has shown alot of people how good God is and has brought so many people together in prayer. I am very comforted by your prayers and support. Please don't think you aren't doing enough if you are praying, PRAYERS ARE ALL WE NEED! The MRI shows that this is an infection. Probably some type of fungal infection that has bled through. The doctors are pretty sure the bumps and liver problem are all part of this fungal infection. We should be positive when we get the results of the skin biopsy we took yesterday. They can actually test that tissue and see what type of infection it is. Fungal infections are VERY SERIOUS and there are only a couple of drugs used to treat them. Elizabeth has been on an anti-fungal medicine since we got here so we have switched her to a new one. Our IMMEDIATE PRAYER is that this drug WORKS! We have decided to keep her on the vent for a couple of days to let her rest and try and get her blood pressures under control. Her BP was running 160/100 all night and we were trying different drugs the whole time. It has been a long couple of days and Elizabeth needs to rest. I have alot to be thankful for right now. On Tuesday, Dr. Sara decided to admit us AGAIN, at the time I was a little disappointed but what if I wouldn't have been in the hospital this morning? Dr. Sara has not been on call at night since June 8 and 1 month later on July 8 she was on call last night. There have been so many times ths year that I just know God is with us. Elizabeth started tremoring this morning she was foaming at the mouth and bleeding, I gave her to Sara and I walked out of the room. I KNOW she was in the best of hands. Although I am very scared, I was not worried that she would do everything she could to take care of her. There are some things in life money can NEVER buy. I will never forget today. The amount of people that came running from every direction to our room was really unbelievable. I also want to thank our nurse, Miranda who takes the best care of Elizabeth everyday and was with me this morning. And to Dr. Scot who was up all nigh****ching over Elizabeth. We all need to PRAY VERY HARD for God to heal Elizabeth, for this drug to work and for her liver and kidneys to be ok. We have all seen God perform Miracles in Elizabeth, we NEED another MIRACLE right now. She is in serious condition, but this is NOT too big for God to handle. BELIEVE with ME. Thank you, Dr. Sara and EVERYONE in this hospital who loves Elizabeth. We are so thankful to have everyone of you. I also want to thank Mardecia for sitting by me today, she is so NICE. And to Pam for taking the boys. All our parents are on their way. I'm sorry I am not answering the phone right now. I will keep you all updated on here. God Bless Keep Praying Keep Believing Love, Michelle

I have two sides to my brain - a right side and a left side. The trouble is sometimes there is nothing left in the right side and nothing right in the left side.
Post-Op RNY 6.5 years
HW 252 GW 140 CW 140

Cruise Director Julie
on 7/9/09 7:37 am - Dallas, TX

RNY on 11/15/05 with

Vanessa;

I just was reading your earlier post when you posted this. Thanks for the update. Prayers are going up for Elizabeth right now.

Blessings, Jennifer
253 / 140 (below goal)
If I were lying, wouldn't my pants be on fire?!?

Avis N.
on 7/9/09 7:38 am - McKinney, TX

Lap Band on 03/08/07

More healing and comforting prayers said!

Lynnette S.
on 7/9/09 7:44 am - Whitesboro, TX

RNY on 06/18/07

Prayers for Elizabeth for healing and also for her family as they go thru this difficult time. Prayers for God to lead the medical team so this baby girl will get better.

Your loved!

Lynnette

Sabrenia8888
on 7/9/09 8:49 am - Orlando, FL

RNY on 07/29/09

I will say a prayer for Elizabeth and her family.

Ms. Exquisite
"Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal"

cyjthomas
on 7/9/09 9:28 am - Frisco, TX

Lap Band on 03/17/08

Extra prayers not only for Elizabeth, but every staff member who ministers to her, and every family member. God can do anything. Please keep us advised.

Blessings,
Carol

Highest & Surgery/current/Goal: 268/171/160