Marvin and I (Cindy's parents) and Renae (Cindy's sister) spent the day with Cindy yesterday. She was just needing some moral support, and wanted some family around her. She was not doing well when we got there. She had vomited, and so she is still just on ice chips. They were going to start a nutrition program by IV last night so she could start getting some nourishment. Her last meal was a week ago yesterday. I just spoke with her now and she vomited again, so not a good day for her yet today. That is so painfull with her large incision.
We really don't have any answers to just what is going to happen yet. With the infection in her spinal fluid, it has just complicated everything. It sounds like she will be in the acute surgical ward for up to two weeks yet, and they probably won't do anything with the shunts or tubing for about two weeks. Hopefully we can get some answers this week, but it depends on Cindy's progress and what the Dr's decide is best.
They were going to change the two bags that the spinal fluid is going into last night which had to be a sterile procedure. Both shunts are working very well. There was about 2 cups of fluid in each bag since Wednesday. I can't imagine the extreme pain with all that extra fluid and the pressure on her brain she had before the shunts were in place. She has said that she would still take this stomach pain and even all this surgery over the headaches any day.
Cindy has just been so amazing through all of this. She doesn't complain, although when the pain level gets so high, I know she would like to just give up, but her faith is just so extremely strong and that is what is carrying her through all of this. She is just such an inspiration for everyone.
We know so many of you are reading this blog and your prayers and support mean so very much to Cindy and all of us. Thank you all so much!
Kathy
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She is amazing. Will continue to storm the heavens on her behalf.
We continue to pray for all of you as you stand beside Cindy. I'm sure that means so much to Cindy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family daily. Praying this is the last bump in the road! Praying for restoration of your health. It was good to see you on Saturday. Looks like you are in good hands. I will try to come and see you again this Saturday. Rest and relax and let your body heal. Let the Lord do the rest!
Love,
Joyce
Cindy,
Your strength is unbelievable, at this time of feeling extremely weak! We all see a very strong child of God! Keep the faith! We will continue to pray, and gather more and more to pray w/ us! Allow this time for your body to rest and heal!
Michele
Cindy, I am thinking of you daily and so appreciate the blog that your family is providing. You are an incredibly strong person. I am in awe of how you are meeting each challenge. It was wonderful to have Joyce and Michele with us last week. You are blessed to have both of them as a part of your team. D
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