Kristin (gypsyrhiannon) in ICU - needs prayers

[sodascouts]

Update as of Sept. 29: Doctors say, after further testing that finds her in worse shape than they thought, that Kristin won't be leaving the hospital for "awhile."

Update as of Sept. 27: Kristin looks good and is in good spirits, but they can't figure out what's wrong with her and they can't figure out what to do about it. All they know is that something is causing her pancreas to have the tear and the cyst, and that it has to heal itself for her to get better. So all they can do is feed her through an IV, deny her "real" food to let the pancreas "rest" for as long as it takes and give her pain medication. Of course they are giving her every test they can to determine the problem but so far, no luck. Hopefully they will be able to find something, because if they can't figure out what caused the problem, it will be hard to rule out a relapse.

Because there is really nothing much they can do and because the insurance companies are getting impatient, they are sending her and her IV and her pain medication elsewhere. A family has volunteered to let her live in their basement. She is hoping to continue her studies online and still graduate on time (she's in her last year of law school). She will be essentially bedridden for quite some time.

If anyone would like to do something to help, PM me.


Kristin doesn't post here much, but you might remember her from my reviews if you read them. She's currently in the ICU of the Osborn Hospital in Scottsdale, bleeding from the pancreas. They don't know what caused it - maybe a cyst in her pancreas. A pool of blood has gathered in her pelvis. It's so bad they have called the family to Phoenix. Please pray for her.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Kristin doesn't post here much, but you might remember her from my reviews if you read them. She's currently in the ICU of the Osborn Hospital in Scottsdale, bleeding from the pancreas. They don't know what caused it - maybe a cist on her pancreas. A pool of blood has gathered in her pelvis. The internal bleeding is so severe they have called the family to Phoenix. Please pray for her.

Prayers are being said!

Thanks for posting this Nancy.

[WELSH WITCH]

That's bad, I'll keep her in my thoughts.

[strandinthewind]

:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Get well soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SuzeQuze]

Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear this, I will pray for her.

[BTFLCHLD]

:distress:

saying prayers for her and her family...

[amber]

Pancreas - serious. I met her in Vegas, right? She seemed so sweet. :distress:
I certainly will send her my blessings.

[ontheEdgeof17]

:distress:

My thoughts are with her.....

[DrummerDeanna]

OMG!!! I met her in Phoenix - gosh - that seems like a long time ago...the same time I met you, Nancy - she was such a nice gal!

Thanks for letting us know - please keep us updated...and she is added to my prayer list!

[stargazer99]

Kristin doesn't post here much, but you might remember her from my reviews if you read them. She's currently in the ICU of the Osborn Hospital in Scottsdale, bleeding from the pancreas. They don't know what caused it - maybe a cist on her pancreas. A pool of blood has gathered in her pelvis. The internal bleeding is so severe they have called the family to Phoenix. Please pray for her.


OMG, Nancy! I hope she's okay! I will certainly keep her in my thoughts.

[estranged4life]

in my thoughts....As will her family.

[JazmenFlowers]

Sheebus. Bless her heart. Hope she gets better soon.

[macfanken]

She's definitely in my thoughts.

[sara1998]

I'm saying prayers now..... :distress:

[Serendipity]

She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

~Nicki

[GypsySorcerer]

I'm really sorry to hear this. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers Kristin's way.

[GateandGarden]

Again, I'm really sorry to hear this. She is in my thoughts.

[AliceLover]

Well I have to pray 7 times each day at school so she will be definitely be on my mind!

[wondergirl9847]

Prayers for Kristin!! She'll get through this!!

[WelshWitchPMD]

Oh, I am so sorry to hear about this. She is such a sweetheart, too. I will say a few prayers and send good energy her way.

[Dreammms]

That's very sad. I will pray for her!!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

She is in my thoughts Nancy.

Pip

[GODDESS6]

this is very sad, of course she has my thoughts & prayers~

[skcin]

Pancreas - serious. I met her in Vegas, right? She seemed so sweet. :distress:
I certainly will send her my blessings.

Yes, she was one of the gang at our Paris breakfest.

This is terrible, I hope she's OK. :distress:

[golden braid]

Nancy, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope Kristin has a quick recovery and she's in my thoughts.

[GateandGarden]

Nancy, please let us know how she is when you can. I've been thinking about both of y'all.

[DavidMn]

Not problem :angel:

[sodascouts]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers! I came here to update as soon as I found out more information. Her sister Julie just called me.

Kristin is going to make it! They still don't know what's wrong with her, and they will have to remove her gall bladder, but the bleeding has been stopped. She had to be given two bags of blood, but her blood pressure is stabilized. And it looks like her pancreas is HEALING ITSELF.

You know, lately I have been complaining about the Ledge, but it's time like these that show in the end, it's the caring people that make it worth it.

[amber]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers! I came here to update as soon as I found out more information. Her sister Julie just called me.

Kristin is going to make it! They still don't know what's wrong with her, and they will have to remove her gall bladder, but the bleeding has been stopped. She had to be given two bags of blood, but her blood pressure is stabilized. And it looks like her pancreas is HEALING ITSELF.

You know, lately I have been complaining about the Ledge, but it's time like these that show in the end, it's the caring people that make it worth it.
Thank you, Nancy, that is wonderful news! Too bad about the gall bladder, but all in all I think we can be very relieved and happy about the situation. :angel: Give thanks.

[DrummerDeanna]

Thanks for the update Nancy - and Thank GOD!!! How amazing that her pancreas is healing itself...I'm so glad she's pulling through...ah the power of prayer :)

[Pisces Queen]

This is good news ~ I am praying for her!

[Johnny Stew]

Thanks for the update, Nancy.
I've been keeping Kristin in my thoughts, and I hope she's 100% healthy again very soon.

[JazmenFlowers]

That is awesome and I'm so glad to hear that. I've thought about her alot and hopefully she is on a successful road to recovery.

[SuzeQuze]

Yes, thank you for the update Nancy, good news. I've been worried and praying for the bleeding to stop. I will keep on praying for your friend.

[golddustwoman77]

Wow, that was truly terrible, but it is good news that she is better! My thoughts and prayers are with her still. :angel:

[GateandGarden]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers! I came here to update as soon as I found out more information. Her sister Julie just called me.

Kristin is going to make it! They still don't know what's wrong with her, and they will have to remove her gall bladder, but the bleeding has been stopped. She had to be given two bags of blood, but her blood pressure is stabilized. And it looks like her pancreas is HEALING ITSELF.

You know, lately I have been complaining about the Ledge, but it's time like these that show in the end, it's the caring people that make it worth it.I'm so glad things have taken a turn for the better! Thanks for letting us know. I know that I would be sick from worry (as I'm sure you were) if one of my good friends had been in her position.

And about that last sentence, I really agree.

[GypsySorcerer]

Glad to hear that Kristin is improving. I'll be thinking of her.

[sara1998]

I've known lots of people with their gall bladder removed, and it's a pretty harmless procedure. I know she'll pull through with the rest!

[WelshWitchPMD]

Glad to hear that she is doing better.

[lagringader&r]

Prayer is powerful. I'm glad to hear she's doing better and know she'll be upright very, very soon. Prayers are with her.

[catinthedark]

Oh, my goodness! I just read this today. So happy to hear she's doing better. What an awful scare for her family and friends. Hope she continues to quickly improve.

[golden braid]

Thanks for the update, Nancy. I'm glad that Kristin's doing better. :)

[wondergirl9847]

That is terrific, Nancy!! Thanks for the update!! Will keep on praying!

[Janet]

I'm glad she pulled thru! Now let's pray for a speedy recovery!!!

[ontheEdgeof17]

Thanks for the update, Nancy.

Sending more positive thoughts her way......

[sodascouts]

Update: I'm afraid my earlier post was overly optimistic. They've discovered what's wrong with Kristin and it's pretty bad.

She's got a cyst the size of an orange in her pancreas. If something isn't done about it, she'll die, and the doctors right now aren't sure whether they should operate or not becuse she has infections.

She still needs prayers.

[GateandGarden]

I'm very sorry about that discovery. She is still in my thoughts, Nancy.

[Mad4stevie]

Wow. This is truly difficult news.

My thoughts and prayers are with Kristin, her family and her doctors.

[GypsySorcerer]

Nancy, I am very sorry to hear this. I am keeping Kristin in my thoughts and hope her health improves soon.

[hs421139]

Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

[gldstwmn]

I am sorry to hear this. I hope she comes through all right.

[strandinthewind]

I am so sorry to hear that.

For people who do not know too much about this, it is very very serious - here are some sites:

http://www.vhl.org/profinfo/pancreas.htm

http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic517.htm

[Johnny Stew]

God, that's just awful. :distress:

Kristin continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love and light her way.

[golden braid]

:( Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope everything turns out ok. Kristin is still in my thoughts.

[sodascouts]

She also has DIC, which I had to look up.

http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/000573.htm

[wondergirl9847]

More prayers on the way for Kristin!!

[AliceLover]

Oh no, terrible news! Will be praying for her.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Update: I'm afraid my earlier post was overly optimistic. They've discovered what's wrong with Kristin and it's pretty bad.

She's got a cyst the size of an orange in her pancreas. If something isn't done about it, she'll die, and the doctors right now aren't sure whether they should operate or not becuse she has infections.

She still needs prayers.
Sorry to hear this Nancy... she will still remain in my thoughts

Pip

[ontheEdgeof17]

She also has DIC, which I had to look up.



:shocked: It pains me to think she has DIC, along with her pancreatic problems. I will definately keep her close to my heart.

[sodascouts]

I'm happy to report that the latest is good news.

Kristin still has all the problems we've talked about. However, she is responding well to treatments to stop the infection. Her organs are stable and they're getting a handle on the ecoli. They think that due to her youth (she's 24), unless something else goes wrong, she has a good chance of recovery.

I don't know if I should celebrate yet - she has a long road ahead of her - but things sound a lot better than they did 24 hours ago. A LOT better. I dont really understand medicine and how things can keep changing so fast, but the doctors are hopeful, and we should be too.

Thanks again for all of your concern and prayers - I'll keep you updated.

[David]

I'm happy to report that the latest is good news.

Kristin still has all the problems we've talked about. However, she is responding well to treatments to stop the infection. Her organs are stable and they're getting a handle on the ecoli. They think that due to her youth (she's 24), unless something else goes wrong, she has a good chance of recovery.

I don't know if I should celebrate yet - she has a long road ahead of her - but things sound a lot better than they did 24 hours ago. A LOT better. I dont really understand medicine and how things can keep changing so fast, but the doctors are hopeful, and we should be too.

Thanks again for all of your concern and prayers - I'll keep you updated.What a terrible downturn in health for such a young person, but Kristin appears to be beating it. Let's hope she's back on her feet before long.

[SuzeQuze]

Thank you for the update Nancy, that is really encouraging. :)

:angel:

[amber]

:woohoo:
Good news indeed Nanc.
Thanks for the update.

[estranged4life]

I'm happy to report that the latest is good news.

Kristin still has all the problems we've talked about. However, she is responding well to treatments to stop the infection. Her organs are stable and they're getting a handle on the ecoli. They think that due to her youth (she's 24), unless something else goes wrong, she has a good chance of recovery.

I don't know if I should celebrate yet - she has a long road ahead of her - but things sound a lot better than they did 24 hours ago. A LOT better. I dont really understand medicine and how things can keep changing so fast, but the doctors are hopeful, and we should be too.

Thanks again for all of your concern and prayers - I'll keep you updated.

since I have been on the "up/down" roller coaster once this year in regards to recovery of a loved one.

[msLinds]

I am sorry to hear about Kristin's medical problems.I am sending prayers that she makes a complete recovery.

[golden braid]

Thanks for keeping us updated, Nancy. I'm glad Kristin is doing better.

[WildInTheWind]

Glad to hear good news. My thoughts for a speedy recovery. :nod:

[sodascouts]

Just talked to her mom. Kristin continues to improve. For the first time, they let the family come into the ICU room with her (previously they had to stand behind a glass). They no longer think she might need to have part of her heels amputated, which was a concern because her DIC had deprived them of circulation, I believe (not quite sure on that - Curtis?). It will be a couple weeks or so before she can get off an IV and eat again - can you imagine? - but at least she's getting better. They are eager to remove her gall bladder but are holding off a little longer for her to get stronger.

[GateandGarden]

Thanks for the update. Great to know that she's still improving. :nod:

[ontheEdgeof17]

JThey no longer think she might need to have part of her heels amputated, which was a concern because her DIC had deprived them of circulation, I believe (not quite sure on that - Curtis?).

Glad to hear she is improving. :xoxo:

DIC can occur when there is major trauma to the body. Instead of clots forming at the site of injury, small ones form throughout the body. Eventually all the clotting factors are depleated, causing severe bleeding. So, there prolly were clots that deprived her heels of circulation....or she was losing large amounts of blood...and when that happens, the body circulates the blood to the major organs, leaving the parts of the body that doesn't need it as much (arms, feet) without the supply.

Hope that was understandable.

[sodascouts]

Glad to hear she is improving. :xoxo:

DIC can occur when there is major trauma to the body. Instead of clots forming at the site of injury, small ones form throughout the body. Eventually all the clotting factors are depleated, causing severe bleeding. So, there prolly were clots that deprived her heels of circulation....or she was losing large amounts of blood...and when that happens, the body circulates the blood to the major organs, leaving the parts of the body that doesn't need it as much (arms, feet) without the supply.

Hope that was understandable.

It was, thanks. :)

[DavidMn]

Glad to hear she is improving. :xoxo:

DIC can occur when there is major trauma to the body. Instead of clots forming at the site of injury, small ones form throughout the body. Eventually all the clotting factors are depleated, causing severe bleeding. So, there prolly were clots that deprived her heels of circulation....or she was losing large amounts of blood...and when that happens, the body circulates the blood to the major organs, leaving the parts of the body that doesn't need it as much (arms, feet) without the supply.

Hope that was understandable.
Very impressive medical knowledge from someone that's only 23. Nice going Curtis, you're doin good. :thumbsup:

[wondergirl9847]

Will continue to pray for Kristin's healing. :)

[golden braid]

Once again thanks for the update, Nancy. I'm happy things are continuing to improve. :)

[LilyRhiannon]

It looks like she's doing better, we're all praying for her.

[sodascouts]

Update: No real change - I did make a mistake earlier. The cyst is inoperable. They are hoping if they keep it dormant by not giving her any food other than the IV, the pancreas will heal itself. The only operation she would undergo is to remove her gall bladder, which will be done as soon as she's strong enough.

Also, I now have an address for cards. I think it would really touch her if we all sent her one. She has so many people praying for her and concerned about her and I'd love her to see that visibly. It can be a card or a quick note, nothing fancy is required. :)

Send to:

Kristin Kirkpatrick
c/o Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital
7400 East Osborn
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

[sodascouts]

It looks like she's doing better, we're all praying for her.

Hi Nichole. I've been thinking about you and the way we left things. Seems pretty silly and insignificant now. I'm glad you're there for her.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Thanks for keeping us posted Nancy

Pip

[LilyRhiannon]

Hi Nichole. I've been thinking about you and the way we left things. Seems pretty silly and insignificant now. I'm glad you're there for her.
Yeah, it does. I guess it's one of those stupid things people get upset over.
I just thank God that someone was with her when she got sick, I don't think she would have made it to a hospital had she been alone she was in so much pain.

[DrummerDeanna]

Thanks for keeping us updated, Nancy - and thanks for the address...I will totally send her a card!

Is she more of a Lindsey or Stevie phile? I've only met her once and I don't remember - that info will help in the witty Lindsey/Stevie related comment that must go into the card ;)

Gosh - I hope she gets well....the prayers will continue.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for keeping us updated, Nancy - and thanks for the address...I will totally send her a card!

Is she more of a Lindsey or Stevie phile? I've only met her once and I don't remember - that info will help in the witty Lindsey/Stevie related comment that must go into the card ;)

Gosh - I hope she gets well....the prayers will continue.

She loves them both but I guess if it came right down to it, she's a little more into Stevie. Thanks for the card!

[SomeKindaMother]

I don't know her personally Nancy, but I feel as though I do through your reviews and such. I'll keep her in my prayers...and you also. I know this has been heart wrenching for you. It's terrible to feel so helpless. I'm thankful that she's coming out of the woods. Poor girl has really been through it.

Kelly :)

[sodascouts]

Hi guys,

Another update on Kristin. She has been moved out of ICU into a kind of in-between room for people who are still in very serious condition and need to be monitored closely, but are no longer considered "critical." That's definitely good news! She's talking again, although not much. She's aware enough to ask for morphine when she needs it (although her mom says she hates to ask for it, she'll say "just a little" - she doesn't like to be "doped up").

She still has a fever and the doctors estimate she will not be able to eat real food for AN ENTIRE MONTH more. Of course she's still in a lot of pain, but she is improving.

[ontheEdgeof17]

^Thanks for the update!

Glad to hear she is improving.....slowly, but surely. :thumbsup:

[GateandGarden]

Thanks for the update, Nancy. Good to know that she's still getting better and better.

[golden braid]

I appreciate you keeping us posted, Nancy. I'm glad Kristin keeps improving.

[DrummerDeanna]

Thanks for the update, Nancy! I just got a card yesterday! I'll send it today :o

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Wow I just heard..best wishes to her..my prayers and thoughts are with her

Chris

[sodascouts]

I've decided to make a list of all the people who are praying for her to present to her. I've been going through the thread and some of you do not put your real names. Could you PM me with them? Not necessarily your first and last, just a first name I can put next to the UserID.

[sodascouts]

BTW including people on the BN board, my LiveJournal friends, my family and some of my "real life" friends, I have a list of 85 people.

[stargazer99]

Thanks for the updates, Nancy. I'm glad Kristin continues to get better. My heart goes out to her and her family... they've been through so much these last several weeks. They continue to be in my thoughts.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Thanks for the update, Nancy! I just got a card yesterday! I'll send it today :o

I just sent mine out this morning, too. I know I am slow, sorry.

Thanks for the updates Nancy. Glad to hear that she is improving.

[BTFLCHLD]

Send to:
Kristin Kirkpatrick
c/o Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital
7400 East Osborn
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

i am glad to read she is improving every day...
thank you for posting the address to write to...
and thank you for keeping us updated...
i will send her a the GD tourbook
add me to the list...niki ///*-*)

[sodascouts]

Thank you so much for your cards and gifts! I know she will be thrilled to receive them! :xoxo:

[sodascouts]

Several people have said they want to send DVDs and CDs. I figured we could get a little organized to avoid repetition. Let me know what you're planning to send, and I can tell you whether or not she's getting that show from someone else.

Thanks! :)

[Kelly]

BTW including people on the BN board, my LiveJournal friends, my family and some of my "real life" friends, I have a list of 85 people.


Hi, Nance. I have not responded to the thread but have been reading it every day. I sent out a card yesterday with some nice pictures for her hospital room. I have also been thinking about Kristen often and praying for her as well. I am so glad she is doing better! What a crazy thing to have happen to such a young, healthy girl. :distress:

[catinthedark]

Hi Nancy,

Just read through the last few pages of this thread, hoping to find an update. Thanks for keeping us posted - and I'm so happy to hear she's doing better. What a scary thing. But really good to hear she's conscious. Poor her - but she's lucky to have friends like you. And lots of good wishes and prayers from us and all her friends and family. Continued wishes for improvements and good health to her.

[sodascouts]

The latest is that Kristin has been moved into a regular room and can now see visitors briefly. Right now all they can do is keep her on the IV and wait for her pancreas to heal itself, as well as wait for her body to be stable enough to take out the gall bladder. She seems in good spirits, considering. I was able to talk to her briefly on the phone about an hour ago. She was impressed by all the people praying for her and keeping her in their thoughts. In fact, she has already received golden braid's card. Thanks everyone!

[David]

The latest is that Kristin has been moved into a regular room and can now see visitors briefly. Right now all they can do is keep her on the IV and wait for her pancreas to heal itself, as well as wait for her body to be stable enough to take out the gall bladder. She seems in good spirits, considering. I was able to talk to her briefly on the phone about an hour ago. She was impressed by all the people praying for her and keeping her in their thoughts. In fact, she has already received golden braid's card. Thanks everyone!Thanks for the update, Nancy. Hope Kristin is out of the hospital before too long.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the update, Nancy. Hope Kristin is out of the hospital before too long.

I'm afraid her stay right now is indefinite, because they have no idea how long it will take for the pancreas to heal itself. They won't even give her an estimate, just that she shouldn't expect to get off the IV for at least a month. I'm assuming that means she'll be in there at least that long.

Poor thing told me that her hopsital room's TV only gets 5 channels, two of which are in Spanish. She's hoping the school will give her a laptop to use temporarily. They've asked, at least. She's plenty bored!

[sara1998]

I'm afraid her stay right now is indefinite, because they have no idea how long it will take for the pancreas to heal itself. They won't even give her an estimate, just that she shouldn't expect to get off the IV for at least a month. I'm assuming that means she'll be in there at least that long.

Poor thing told me that her hopsital room's TV only gets 5 channels, two of which are in Spanish. She's hoping the school will give her a laptop to use temporarily. They've asked, at least. She's plenty bored!
Aww... bless her heart. I will definately send out a little something for her to do, and a couple of pictures to look at while she's there.

I can't do anything about her stations..... :laugh:

[lagringader&r]

I'm glad to hear that your friend is doing better! Best wishes to her.

[WelshWitchPMD]

I'm afraid her stay right now is indefinite, because they have no idea how long it will take for the pancreas to heal itself. They won't even give her an estimate, just that she shouldn't expect to get off the IV for at least a month. I'm assuming that means she'll be in there at least that long.

Poor thing told me that her hopsital room's TV only gets 5 channels, two of which are in Spanish. She's hoping the school will give her a laptop to use temporarily. They've asked, at least. She's plenty bored!


Does she like puzzles at all? Like word searchs or crosswords or do I dare say Sudoku :eek: Maybe we could send her some of those. Must be pretty boring with crappy TV and no PC.

[sodascouts]

Does she like puzzles at all? Like word searchs or crosswords or do I dare say Sudoku :eek: Maybe we could send her some of those. Must be pretty boring with crappy TV and no PC.

At this point I'm sure she wouldn't turn down any alternate form of entertainment!

[LilyRhiannon]

We're all glad she's doing better, even if they'll have her on the IV and everything until her pancreas heals. Right now that's really what it's all about, the gall bladder seems to be an innocent bystander for the time being.

[sodascouts]

We're all glad she's doing better, even if they'll have her on the IV and everything until her pancreas heals. Right now that's really what it's all about, the gall bladder seems to be an innocent bystander for the time being.

Nichole, what is the deal with the school and the laptop? Can it be supplied?

[LilyRhiannon]

Nancy- I'm not sure, that's with the law school, last I heard, they're trying to get her one.

[sodascouts]

Nancy- I'm not sure, that's with the law school, last I heard, they're trying to get her one.

I hope so. Having a computer makes a world of difference!

[sodascouts]

Update as of Sept. 27: OK, just got back from visiting Kristin. She looks relatively good and is in pretty good spirits. I've been a little confused about stuff in past updates but now I've got it down. In my defense, the doctors are as confused as hell too.

The cyst didn't cause the rupture. They don't know what caused the rupture. They thought it was the gall bladder and wanted to remove it, but now they've discovered it wasn't and they're probably going to leave it in. They thought it was stones but they haven't been able to find any. They realize now the cyst was a result of the problem - whatever that problem is, since they can't identify it.

So, at this point, they can't figure out what's wrong with her and they can't figure out what to do about it. All they know is that something is causing her pancreas to have the tear and the cyst, and that it has to heal itself for her to get better. So all they can do is feed her through an IV, deny her "real" food to let the pancreas "rest" for as long as it takes (they can't tell her how long that will be) and give her pain medication. Of course they are giving her every test they can to determine the problem but so far, no luck. Tomorrow she goes to another hospital to get something stuck inside of her gall bladder to make sure there aren't any tears in the tubing. Hopefully they will be able to find something, because if they can't figure out what caused the problem, it will be hard to rule out a relapse.

Because there is really nothing much they can do and because the insurance companies are getting impatient, they are sending her and her IV and her pain medication elsewhere. A family has volunteered to let her live in their basement. She is hoping to continue her studies online and still graduate on time (she's in her last year of law school). She will be essentially bedridden for quite some time. :(

If anyone would like to do something to help, PM me.

[sodascouts]

One more thing:

She wanted me to thank Pattie, Amy, Kristine, Lorelei, Kiersten, and Deanna for their cards and gifts! :xoxo:

[tuigirl]

thanks so much for the update Nancy, glad to hear she's a wee bit better. How damn frustrating tho to have confused docters as well!! Of course it's not their fault but it makes things so difficult to come to terms with, when there's no clear answer, dosn't it. Medical issues are so complicated!!!
All the best to her in the long road ahead, and good luck with the studies.

[sodascouts]

Update as of Sept. 29: Doctors say, after further testing that finds her in worse shape than they thought, that Kristin won't be leaving the hospital for "awhile." Guess the insurance company will have to suck it up.

[Serrart]

Update as of Sept. 29: Doctors say, after further testing that finds her in worse shape than they thought, that Kristin won't be leaving the hospital for "awhile." Guess the insurance company will have to suck it up.

I'm sorry to hear that, hope she would get better soon.

Romy

[WelshWitchPMD]

Update as of Sept. 29: Doctors say, after further testing that finds her in worse shape than they thought, that Kristin won't be leaving the hospital for "awhile." Guess the insurance company will have to suck it up.

I am sorry to hear that Nancy. Poor Kristin. Do they even know what is making her ill or have some kind of clue what it might be?

[sodascouts]

I am sorry to hear that Nancy. Poor Kristin. Do they even know what is making her ill or have some kind of clue what it might be?

They know her pancreas isn't working right, but don't know why. :(

[GateandGarden]

Update as of Sept. 29: Doctors say, after further testing that finds her in worse shape than they thought, that Kristin won't be leaving the hospital for "awhile." Guess the insurance company will have to suck it up.I'm sorry, Nancy. :(

[SomeKindaMother]

I'm sorry, Nancy. :(

Is there a medicine or treatement to work for the pancreas....or is the pancreas actually making her sick? I would imagine this has been a nightmare for everyone. My daughter was hospitalized in March and it took them 3 days to figure out what was wrong with her. I thought that was the longest time of my life. I simply cannot imagine what they have been through.

She's still in my prayers!

Kelly :)

[JazmenFlowers]

oh gosh - I feel so bad. Thank you for the update. I hope and pray she gets better soon.

[sodascouts]

Is there a medicine or treatement to work for the pancreas....or is the pancreas actually making her sick? I would imagine this has been a nightmare for everyone. My daughter was hospitalized in March and it took them 3 days to figure out what was wrong with her. I thought that was the longest time of my life. I simply cannot imagine what they have been through.

She's still in my prayers!

Kelly :)

The pancreas is the problem. It infected everything around it. They don't know why it tore and it's too fragile to treat. They can't operate on it or really do anything other than try to find out what caused it to prevent it from happening again, and wait for her pancreas to heal itself and for the cyst to go away by itself.

[Nico]

Oh how sad...Although I do not know Kristin, she is most certainly in my prayers- as well as her family and friends. I am so sorry to hear she is going through this... :(