So what has Katie been doing while Diane has been the hospital? Photo Ops: She's gone "Hollywood!" Visiting Saks, Chanel, Prada, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, St. John, Neimann Marcus, etc., and we have pics to prove all of it! Huge "kudos" to Diane Cunningham for taking care of Katie 24-7 (feeding, walking, poo detail, pills, bath, groomer, vet, dog visits, people visits, etc.), and this includes a complete change in Diane C's lifestyle to accomplish all of this. This was so comforting to Diane S. What would we have done without you? Thank You!!!!!!And for Diane, it was only yesterday (8/10) that due to a high liver count (meaning her liver wasn't draining properly), surgery was scheduled for Diane to have another tube to be placed between the ribs, through the liver and into the intestine, and to remain there for 6 weeks. She woke up scared, was given a blood test, and 3 hours later her test showed the liver count went down and surgery was canceled. Her Dr. came in, ordered an ultra sound to confirm proper liver function, and said that if successful, she would be going home on 8/12. 8/12 AM, the Dr. told Diane the good news. The entire 6th floor came in to say good-by and wished Diane a Happy Birthday.
Today, 8/12, Diane is sooo happy to be home (20 days!). Dana's children had made a large banner strung across the outside balcony welcoming Diane home (brought tears to Diane); and inside, was a birthday cake, balloons, flowers, etc. and a lovely room for her to come home to (thanks Randy & Lois) (ie: 8/12 is Diane's birthday!). After entering the house, she said that she could not have made it without all your love and support.
She still has 50% night feeding through a feeding tube (eats normal foods otherwise) and sleeps with a stomach drain tube: All tubes are disconnected daytime so she becomes quite mobile. A nurse comes 1/day now. The Dr. says that Diane's whipple couldn't have been better: She missed many procedures (post surgery) that often occur. She looks great! Pain is managed and she is in good hands. A lot to go, but the worst (operation) and best (no cancer) is over.
A special thanks to Marc & Christine for being at Diane's bedside every day, for helping me update the blog, and for always listening to Diane's needs (flowers, balloons, food, phone calls, clothes, love, i-Pods, books by CD, music, etc. etc.).
4 comments:
Wow, glad to hear that Diane is home in the comfort of familiar surroundings and loving family. I am sure she will be much more comfortable now that she can get back to a more normal routine on her way to recovery. Keep up the good work everyone as it seems to be making this experience a more manageable one for Diane. I will continue to keep her in might thoughts and prayers for a complete and rapid recovery. Hopefully, I will be able to come down and see her in the next couple of weeks.
Colton Eric
Dear Ones,
I heard by the grapevine that Diane even was up cooking breakfast yesterday. Wow! I bet you are both glad to get home to your own beds. Love you both a lot,
Jo Anne
Oh my what a little lady that Katie is, making herself quite comfortable shopping. Looks like she shopped until she dropped right on the confortable lounge. So Mom hurry and get well so you can walk your Katie all over Fashion Island. So happy to hear your on the road to recovery. Be postive so you heal very fast..
Love Kathy & Randy
Hi Diane & Jeff!
I didn't even know you had surgery! That'll tell you how often this side of the family gets in contact! It's great to see all the good news regarding your surgery and the entire ordeal. Friends and family make all the difference.
Norma & Steve
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