Saturday 21 June 2008
Day + 9 A Long Day
It's late and it's been quite a day so this will be short. Last night I didn't have a very good sleep. The docs scheduled me for a CT of the abdomen yesterday, so I had to quit drinking anything (which was just clear fluids anyway) until the CT department called and then I had to drink prep fluid (lots) for 2 hours prior to the scan. Unfortunately, it was only this morning that I got in to CT due to volume. Anyway, when I woke up after coming back from CT, the doctor had results and it confirmed not only that I have typhilitis but that it is extensive (not just at the meeting point of the small and large intestines) and it is severe. They will be consulting with infectious disease doctors and watching it for a few days before considering consulting the surgeons as well. I am already on 2 antibiotics to help control the typhilitis, but really to possibly heal I need my immune system to do that. The very good news is that since I reported last, mostly over last night, my neutrophils went to 2.2 from 0.2, which is an amazing thing. I need them to continue climbing to help prevent the thyphilitis from advancing. I know that jump was helped by the Red and White love I have been receiving over the past days. Please keep it up...but don't feel you have to buy a new wardrobe of red and white!
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Hi Tricia, I hope you’re resting well now. May those clouds that are thundering with everyone’s prayers bring you more healing angels! Sweet dreams and lots and lots of love from us.
Tricia
What can we say, except that you are amazing - keeping us posted the way you do! I guess with your intuitive ability, you realize what it means to us to keep in close touch with you during this journey. I think of us as your red and white army and we continue our advancement with our prayers, positive thoughts and the wish that we could take up your oars for you. We hope you have a good night, followed by a better day. Love, Vic & Don
Dear Tricia,
The results of your CT scan have brought us to our knees again - in renewed prayer, with specific focus on your immune system. In the meantime, we are grateful for the two antibiotics that are helping to control the typhilitis, and for the marked rise in your neutrophil readings.
As always, Tricia, you listen to what your doctors have to say, face your latest health issues and consider what may happen next. It is amazing that you are then able to post this news for us to understand, and still sound so positive yourself.
How can we be anything but hopeful with you reporting small victories in this huge battle that you are waging? Each time you credit us with another positive outcome, we march on with determination, sending more energy and healing your way. Vic is right, you are heading up a red and white army that is wishing, willing and praying you on to victory, one step at a time.
Lots of love,
Louise and David
Go neutrophils!
Ok, so I won't buy a new wardrobe. But I'll go put my Canadian Flag up out front. That's like a twofer, right?
Keep up the fight!
K/J
Dear Tricia,
Thank you so much for your continued updates! As Auntie Vic said, we wish we could take up the oars for you and row for a while so that you could have some rest and respite.
We are storming you even more today with prayers, red and white thoughts, and love to boost those neutrophils to fight that Typhlitis.
We love you Tricia!
Barb
Dear Tricia,
Your Red & White army marches on with you and for you. Again we say, go neutriphils go.
Love, Michele & Brian
Tricia,
Hooray for those neutrophils and boo to the typhilitis. I am aiming my prayers at your immune system today and am happy to be part of your red and white army. It is wonderful that you are able to keep us posted and we appreciate your sharing with us. Best wishes for a more restful day, and for healing powers to speed you on the way to recovery.
With hope and love,
BJ
Good Morning Tricia,
I hope the neutrophil numbers have increased more and can help you get on the mend here!
Your army is always behind you :)
Love Sonia
We changed the words from "Rider Pride" the other day :
Red and White are the colors, Tricia is her name
We're all together and her strength and health is our aim
So cheer her on through the sun and rain
Tricia Antonini is her name!
Wishing good things for you today
Cher and family
Dear Tricia,
We're hoping you have a more restful day today and that the infection lessens and your immune system increases.
We send lots of love & prayers,
Bob & Mary Ellen xoxoxooxox
Tricia, we absorb every update and cling to any bits of good news we hear from you. Keep the good news coming - this is what we will be praying for!
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