Friday, December 12, 2008


Don't you just hate when bloggers slack off!!!  

We're still waiting to hear from the General Surgery team.  Her case was presented in conference this morning, reviewing the endoscopy video.  What we know is that there is not a blockage, she does not have SMA disease (where the large arteries that leave the spine press on the bottom of the stomach).  The plyorus (vocabulary word of the day : wikipedia stomach) has located itself up way too high.  Either because of the serious distention of her belly 5 days ago or while relocating following surgery.  It could resolve itself if she gets up and walks more and more or they may try the endoscope again to try to get to it to open it (it sort of kinked up on itself, folding over very beautiful pictures of the inside of her stomach).  Still waiting for a plan.  

On the upside she's REALLY active today, walked a full circle of the unit, turning, rolling and sitting up in bed all morning.  Her feet were on her pillow when her ortho doc walked in this morning.  He put this on the good column of Santa's list.  I think the nutrition is giving her the energy she needs to fight back again.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I vote that her stomach fixes itself. And I am going to stick to that thought. Hang in there.
Sheryl

Anonymous said...

Hi Mackenzie!

It's Kathleen. Remember me? I worked with you during your horseback riding lessons during the spring and summer. Unfortunately, I had to miss your last few sessions. So sorry - I miss seeing your smile!

I've been reading about your remarkable progress! Thank you for sharing your story...and your heart! You are a true HERO, Mackenzie!!!

Love to you and your family!

~Kathleen Kelley