My Mom

My mom was admitted to DCH this past Friday. She had been in severe back pain for about ten days, her left foot was swollen and red, and by Friday she could not walk or stand without help. She had been to three different doctors during that time, but none helped her. By the time her bloodwork was done at the ER, her WBC was 27,000 which is EXTREMELY high. Her foot was so badly infected she was taken to surgery on Sunday for it to be drained and cleaned. Instead of calling us (the normal procedure), the surgeon came to the room to tell us about mom's condition. The surgery went fine, but her kidneys were failing so he was sending her to TSICU. Her doctors are waiting to see if her kidneys will start functioning normally by giving her fluids before they put her on dialysis. Today the surgeon was checking her left foot when I asked him to look at her right foot. Mom's right foot was hurting and it was swollen and a little red. He cut it open right then and there to look inside. Yes, her right foot is now infected and she might need surgery on it. She should have another MRI of her back in the morning and an MRI of her right foot. The doctors are trying to determine the extent of the infection in her foot and determine if there is infection in her back.

My dad, Brady, and I are trying to keep it together the best we know. My dad and I have been with her the most we can. Brady has been handling the kids and coming to the hospital when he can. It's been extremely difficult to see my mom like this. Sometimes the Morphine doesn't help the pain, but I know the doctors and nurses are doing their best. We are trying to be hopeful that the infection clears and her organs aren't permanently damaged.

I am asking everyone to remember my mom in their prayers. She needs all she can get.