Today has brought on new challenges. We have learned that mom is having trouble using the bathroom. She is not aware when she goes. We have been told by nurses that this happens and can be due to numbness from lack of mobility. We are concerned about this because we have not encountered this and worry about the bed sore at the small of her back that would be exposed. To make matters more complicated, her central line came out during our visit. The central line provides access to the host of is with antibiotics and medicine. An anesthesiologits attempted to put one back in twice at her neck without success. Fearing complications beyond his expertise, he recommended a surgeon. We had trouble contacting an on call surgeon because it is Sunday. This proved ridiculous because my sister and i found it to be an emergency because mom needs her antibiotics. To go twelve or more hours without them was a scary thought. We were ready to call for the hospital administrairon if necessary. Fortunately, we had an angel of a nurse who was adamant in advocating for us. In fact, both nurses this evening prove compassionate and exceptional. Thanks Jennifer and Christian. Finally, we were informed that there would be great risks for bleeding if mom were to have the surgery in less than 24 hours due to her recent dosage of blood thinning medication. So, surgery will be planned for tomorrow no earlier than noon. The great nurses attempted to put in an iv through her veins, but were unsuccessful. Mom has small veins. So,last we have learned is that she will be carefully monitored throughout the night. Having no ivs of medicine should not reverse her antibiotic effects is what we were reassured. So, please continue to pray. The journey still continues. Should you visit, feel free to take a PRAYERS FOR VIOLET card near the flowers. We have many.
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