Sister Update

Day 2 in the hospital brought news from the Doctor that she doesn’t think it is congestive heart failure this time after all. She thinks it may be something else, but is not sure what. She’s doing a whole bunch of blood tests, one of which is an insulin study. We found that out by asking the Lab Tech what the blood draw was for. I came home and did some research online and I think I may know why the Doc ordered that test: she may think Kelly is hypoglycemic. Many of the symptoms sound like what Kelly had, so maybe that’s what the Doc is thinking. I don’t know. I’m just guessing right now. My daughter-in-law is hypoglycemic. She handles it very well with diet. Anyway, we did find out, too, that Kelly has a hiatal hernia. It’s fairly severe, too. A different doctor, Dr. Piccard, told her they really need to get it under control before she suffers permanent damage to her esophagus. *sigh* So now we wait for the results on all the other tests.

I want to thank those of you who sent emails inquiring into how she is doing. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers so very much. (((HUGS)))

More snow on the way this weekend. Oh joy. And more arctic cold come Monday. I’m simply thrilled, can’t you tell? Oh well, this too shall pass, and it can’t be too soon for me!

Thanks again for your continued support and prayers for my sister!

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Leigh
Hi there, and welcome to Thoughtprints. My name is Leigh (well, actually that's my middle name) and I am a Colorado native, born and raised. I began Thoughtprints almost 6 years ago when I needed an outlet, and this blog became exactly that for me. This is where I vent my frustrations, share my feelings and talk about everything from current events around the world to the things my dogs do to make me laugh. I truly hope you enjoy your time here.

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4 Responses to “Sister Update”


  1. terry , on January 19th, 2007 at 10:39 pm

    Damn, I seem to have missed this piece of drama or was it sudden? I was just here a couple days ago.

    Sorry to hear, in any case. Hearts seem to be failing wherever I look.

    Snow, on the other hand, is coming back with a vengeance.

    Love you, all the best wishes to your sis.

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  2. Leigh , on January 20th, 2007 at 2:17 am

    Terry, it was very sudden, so it wasn’t hard to miss. She became acutely ill Wednesday morning. It was very scary! This sort of thing has happened to her at least 3 times that I can think of, all but one since Mom passed away. Grief sure can take a toll on ones health, huh. Anyway, thank you so much for your good wishes for her! I’ll pass them on. Love you, too.

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  3. Kirsi , on January 20th, 2007 at 11:09 am

    I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. Hopefully this new doctor will get to the bottom of it. I hope she’ll get better soon! *HUGS*

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  4. Debbie , on January 20th, 2007 at 3:37 pm

    all the best to Kelly, Leigh. Sure hope she’s feeling much better soon.

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