Hi from Hershey Medical Center. We arrived here last night about 11 pm. After John was admitted, they proceded to do numerous tests on him, including a chest X-Ray. He was finally able to fall into bed at 3 am. I fell into my chair in the corner of the room, where I slept till morning.
I found out in the morning that John has something called Cytomegalovirus (CMV) which they told me was a virus in the lungs. They also told him they would treat him for Graft Verses Host Disease (GVHD), with Prednisone. And because he has had such severe pain in his abdomen, just in case he has something in addition to CMV and GVHD, they are giving him a colonoscopy in the next few days. That should cover all the bases.
It looks like John will be here for awhile. I will be staying with him in his hospital room because there is no room at Hope Lodge right now.
Let's see, what else is new? They are giving John Foscarnet, an IV antiviral, for the CMV. They are also giving him insulin shots because his blood sugar is too high. They said the diabetes will probably go away after he is off the Prednisone. I sure hope so.
Well, that's about it. John is in OK spirits, I guess.
I hope you all are doing well. As for me, I am hanging in there.
Love, Krissy
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Take care Krissy and John, my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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Sandra xxxx
sorry to hear, hope all goes well!
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Krissy you and John remain in my prayers. Keep leaning on God as you have throughout all of this.
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Christy
We'll keep the prayers coming your way. Dawn
ReplyDeleteoh Krissy, I am so thankful that you and John can lean on His grace, and that you have a wonderful family to support you right now. I will continue to pray for both of you. -Kelly www.pixiedustnme.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWe pray for him to be well very soon.
ReplyDeleteAngela
Sending positive thoughts your way! A colonoscopy? Yikes! My butt cheeks clench just thinking about that! ... positive thoughts, positive thoughts ...
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Hi Krissy,
ReplyDeleteThere just are no words to express how sorry I am that John is going through all this. All I can say is, as always, you'll both be remembered in my prayers.
Jackie
I sure hope John is feeling better soon. Hopefully that will send him home soon. Happy his spirits are up. I'll be praying.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you both
ReplyDeleteBarbara
John is in the best place while he is ill. I do so hope they let him home as soon as possible. Praying for you both. Jeannette xx
ReplyDeleteI'm at a loss for words.....you sure have had your trials. I'm thinking of you, of course...with love.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Big hugs!!!!!
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Linda :)
praying you John and You :)
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Oh My Krissy,
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for John. Sending you hugs. Stay strong dear because Our Lord is in control. Love, LuAnne
I've heard before that Prednisone raises the blood sugar and a lot of people have to have insulin while taking it. I continue to pray for John's complete healing and for strength for you. I can't even imagine how draining this must be as you wait day after day for your husband get well. Take care Krissy...Linda in Washington state
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you guys are going through so much. My thoughts and prayers remain with you both. (((Krissy))).
ReplyDeleteMartha
aww sweetie so sorry to hear all this. your both in my prayers. May john recover soon. and may the Peace of God be upon you both
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angelrose
thoughts and prayers are with you both
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Kristina
Praise God that they are taking such good care of him! I hope they get you a cot very soon. Chairs can be very tough. I love you both and am praying for you. Blessings, Penny
ReplyDeleteMuch more prayers...I think about you and John often.
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Bless your hearts. Am glad that John is getting good care and a full round of tests so they can take care of everything. How are you doing? I sure hope they can get you a bed somewhere soon so you don't wear out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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more prayers comin ur way
ReplyDeletetc both of you, thinking about you all the time and prayers being sent..............Jules xxxx
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I am keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon , John.
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I do hope John is better and he is in my prayers for a fast recovery...we want you both home!!!
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Joyce
You are both in my thoughts and prayers, I hope that all goes well with the treatments and you can get back home very soon. You take care of yourself and that wonderful husband of yours!
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Wow, Krissy! So much going on... I fondly remember Hershey M.C. from when I went to check out the Hershey School for teaching jobs. Beautiful countryside in the summertime, but I sure bet you'd rather have any other sceanery, closer to home, about now. My prayers are with you. Shana
ReplyDeleteI will keep praying that the doctors can treat all of these things and really help John. I am glad that he is in the care of good doctors that are running these tests and finding these things. It makes it easier to pray and to treat when you know what you are fighting. God Bless You and give you added strength for all of this.
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Krissy my friend, so much has happened since we spoke last. Sending get well soon wishes for John and big, big hugs for you. You are both constantly in my thoughts.
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keep hanging krissy
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