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for Melinda. Dr. Houston now thinks she may have spilled multiple stones from her gallbladder before she ever got to the ER on Sunday night and that has been the cause of her ongoing pain. They did more bloodwork this afternoon and her bilirubin count was up. The good news is that her pancreatic count was down so they don't think a stone has traveled into the pancreas. They took her in for an MRI about 9:15 tonight and have her scheduled for surgery first thing in the morning. Her mom didn't know exactly what they are going to do but asked for everyone's prayers that they will finally be able to resolve Melinda's pain. This has been a long week for our little Mel, and for her mom. Her mom has been right there at her side and, I don't care how old you get, it is still hard for a mom to watch her child suffer. Please remember Melinda and pray too that God will guide Dr. Houston's hands to finally find the way to end her pain and restore her health.

O that poor girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was hoping she got to go home today .  Please let her know we think about her and she is in our prayers too. Thanks so much for keeping us updated.                                                                                                                                              Sue 

Thanks for keeping us informed Susan, I will keep Melinda in my prayers.  She has had one heck of a week hasn't she. Melinda, Just hang in there girl.   Darlene

Praying for you Melinda, I really hope they get you all taken care of soon so you can get back to life without pain.

So sorry to hear about all the gallbladder troubles! I'm praying for you, Melinda....and for mom and Dr. Houston. Rhonda

Thinking & praying for you Melinda. Hope you will soon be out of pain & back to your fun self.  How is your daughter Susan? Ellen

I took my daughter home yesterday afternoon. She is moving slow but that's to be expected with a 7" incision. Other than that she's doing well. Her furbabies sure were glad to see her. I had to run interference and let the dogs work off their initial excitement on me so they would be more gentle with her. I stayed with her until about 8:30 and my son spent the night with her. Since her husband is a firefighter, he would not get off duty until 6:30 this morning and we didn't want her to be alone overnight. My son lives closer to her and has more flexibility in when he goes in to work so that's why he offered to spend the night. Hubby will be home with her for the next 2 days. He works 24 on and 48 off.

Susan, Thanks for keeping us up to date on all the happenings.  We will keep Melinda in our prayers as well as her Mom and all the Dr.s.  I'm glad your daughter got to go home!  We will also keep her in our prayers I also Thank god for sending someone like you our way!  You have been a source of comfort, as well as knowledge!  Just thought I would tell you, "You are appreciated !"   

Get well wishes to Melinda.. I am so sorry she is in pain.  Thank you Susan for all your updates and support for us all. I am so happy your daughter is home and better .. Hurry home Mel. Your friend, Adrienne