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Monday, July 25th - Day 36 Final update

Submitted by Tim Schmanski on Mon, 2005-07-25 21:53.

As I reported in my Afternoon update it has been a hectic day for Tori as well as for Maria and I...

The blood culture taken from Tori this morning shows a definite but undetermined type of 'bug' in Tori's system. The blood culture data is showing the 'bug' or Virus more than likely came from her stomach so now the surgical team will have to evaluate her and see if there are G-Tube issues or anything else. The other possible source could be her PIC line so it is being removed tonight. She was given two different Antibiotics tonight to combat the virus. Cultures taken on her lungs have not shown any other viral growth but her lower right lung is quite inflamed according to the X-Rays taken today. Tori has had a high temperature all day and it has been around 39 degrees Celsius. She has been lethargic and sleeping almost the entire day as well and I'm sure she is just feeling horrible...

More X-Rays are being taken as I am typing this to determine if Tor has an intestinal blockage as well... The fluid coming from her stomach is a dark green or black in color and it certainly isn't normal. Yet another issue they are now trying to figure out and she is NOT being feed anymore at this moment.

I'm truly sorry but today there really isn't much positive news to report unfortunately... It has been another frustrating day to say the least and both Maria and I will be staying at the hospital tonight. I guess the only good news for the day is that her vitals stayed consistent and low throughout the day. Her Heart Rate and Breathing Rate stayed low and relaxed. We will see what tonight brings us since she basically slept all day today.

Please hope and pray for Tori to have better days to come and to get her through this difficult stage in her recovery.

Thanks,

-Tim and Maria

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I will pray for her extra today

Submitted by crystal kelly evans on Tue, 2005-07-26 10:36.

Tim and Maria,

Hang in there. I will say some extra prayers for her and you today. Unfortunately, I have heard that with things like this it is two steps forward and one step back so just hold on. I don't know if you knew this but Collette was actually in the hospital for quite some time back in 1994. She was in LDS Hospital and in the Intensive Care Unit for I think 10 days. She had ARDS which was a pretty scary thing. We were all very worried and thought that she wasn't going to make it. My mom flew here from Hawaii and it was when I had just found out that I was pregnant with my first child. Collette is now married and has 2 boys and 1 girl of her own that are living. She lost one son in the end of her pregnancy. She also has two sons from her husband. Hang in there and things will get better. Just remember that you have a huge support system of friends and family that are willing to do whatever we can to help you no matter how big or little it is. If you need anything don't hesitate to write or call me. My phone number is 446-6257. My prayers are with you all. Take Care.

Love
Crystal

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Mondays update

Submitted by jkminn on Tue, 2005-07-26 07:50.

Tim & Maria;

I am hoping and praying for a better day today. Do not apologize for the bad days. We all now there will be plenty of these. Tori has come a long way!! Soon there will be more good days. Just thanks for taking the time to update us.
Let's keep the prayer chain going everyone!!

Janine

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Hard Day

Submitted by Marilyn Hess on Mon, 2005-07-25 23:25.

Tim and Maria,
I am so sorry that things did not go good today. It makes me so sad. I wish there was something I could do to ease your pain! Try to get some kind of rest tonight. I hope Tori has a better day tomorrow. I love you so much. Give that sweet girl a hug for me!
Marilyn

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