| Author | Message | ||
| Philharris Registered user Username: Philharris Post Number: 2897 Registered: 5-2007  |
Asurprise, Go to 'Help/Instructions' at the bottom of the screen and scroll down. It will show you how. Fearless Phil | ||
| Philharris Registered user Username: Philharris Post Number: 2898 Registered: 5-2007 |
The podiatrist didn't like the look of Jan's toe as well as the rest of the foot so he put her in the hospital. Surgery looks likely. | ||
| Flyinglady Registered user Username: Flyinglady Post Number: 10051 Registered: 3-2004  |
Praying for you and Jan. Diana | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 14557 Registered: 12-2003  |
Oh, Phil....I am so, so sorry. Praying... Colleen | ||
| Philharris Registered user Username: Philharris Post Number: 2899 Registered: 5-2007 |
Jan is home after spending four days in the hospital. Surgery wasn't needed but she isn't out of the woods just yet. Tomorrow I get trained to administer an antibiotic twice a day via a catheter (called a PICC) that goes from her arm to the main vein next to the heart. Sure not something I ever expected to be doing. Fearless Phil | ||
| Mjcmcook Registered user Username: Mjcmcook Post Number: 1175 Registered: 2-2011  |
Phil~ Continued prayers for you and Jan~ ~mj~ | ||
| Nowisee Registered user Username: Nowisee Post Number: 1381 Registered: 5-2009 |
I know you'll do a good job of helping Jan, & sending prayers your way as you care for her after your own surgery. So glad she didn't lose her toe! | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 14560 Registered: 12-2003 |
Praise God! I've been praying for Jan's foot and will continue. Colleen | ||
| Philharris Registered user Username: Philharris Post Number: 2905 Registered: 5-2007 |
The podiatrist examined Jan's toe today (x-rays) and concluded the infection is in the end joint (bone) of the toe. This means another amputation which is scheduled for next Monday. The 'good news' is the soft tissue seems to be healing up ok. | ||
| Mjcmcook Registered user Username: Mjcmcook Post Number: 1187 Registered: 2-2011 |
Phil~ Praying~ ~mj~ | ||
| Philharris Registered user Username: Philharris Post Number: 2909 Registered: 5-2007 |
The amputation went off as planned today and Jan is home. The podiatrist said he was able to remove all the infected bone and he expects her be ok. In the meantime I'm still giving her antibiotic injections through a PICC line. Two of our grandsons came home with us to help look after their grandmother. Praising God for all his goodness because on Wednesday we get to celebrate our 47th anniversary here at home instead of in the hospital. Fearless Phil | ||
| Helovesme2 Registered user Username: Helovesme2 Post Number: 3024 Registered: 8-2004  |
That's great news Phil! Thanks for keeping us updated, and congrats on your anniversary. | ||
| Mjcmcook Registered user Username: Mjcmcook Post Number: 1197 Registered: 2-2011 |
Phil~ Thank-you for the update! I am pleased for you and Jan that your Grandsons are willing and able to give you, "a hand!" From my experience I know it is something $$$ can't buy! GOD Bless Them! I am also thanking GOD for HIS continued graciousness to you and Jan~ 47 years together is "Something to Celebrate!"~ Praying for continued physical healing for both you and Jan~ and the strength to bear whatever comes to you, now and in the future~ Blessings~ ~mj~ | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 14570 Registered: 12-2003 |
Phil, I'm so glad to hear this! Praise God he got all the infection and that she can go home! Happy anniversary to you both tomorrow! Continued prayers for you both, Phil and Jan, Colleen | ||
| Flyinglady Registered user Username: Flyinglady Post Number: 10059 Registered: 3-2004 |
Praising God with you for the operation and for your anniversary. Thank you Awesome God. Diana | ||
| Philharris Registered user Username: Philharris Post Number: 2928 Registered: 5-2007 |
It is time I update my FAF family on what is going on here, mostly concerning my wife’s health. She has just recovered from her second toe amputation. She recently had her diuretic medications more than doubled which deplete a person’s potassium which is what has happened so she’s in the hospital getting potassium IV drips. When she is stable and all the preliminary requirements are complete, she will then be looking to have bariatric surgery to get her weight under control followed later by another surgery for correcting an abdominal hernia. I have recovered from my own back surgery very well. Having Jan in the hospital has given me a chance to rest for a day or two from being a 24/7 care giver. Fearless Phil | ||
| Trans4mer Registered user Username: Trans4mer Post Number: 380 Registered: 9-2011  |
Phil, I am so sorry for you and your wife's sicknesses. Praying for you and your wife. Charles | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 14602 Registered: 12-2003 |
Oh, Phil...I've been wondering. I'm so sorry about Jan, but I am thankful God has given you a time of rest. He knew you both needed it. Prayers will continue, Phil. You are a treasure to us. Colleen | ||
| Mjcmcook Registered user Username: Mjcmcook Post Number: 1240 Registered: 2-2011 |
Phil~ Praying~ ~mj~ | ||
| Asurprise Registered user Username: Asurprise Post Number: 3218 Registered: 7-2007 |
Fearless Phil; I'm praying for you and your wife too. |
