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29 July 2007

Update on my stepdaughter's condition →[More:]Thanks to all of you for keeping us in your thoughts. It has been a terribly long ordeal, but she's finally approaching the end of her ICU stay. She's not out yet, but her doctors are saying it's a matter of 4 to 6 weeks, now. Once she leaves ICU, she will go to a regular med-surg floor and then into a rehab facility.

There is a good chance of her being placed on a medical transport plane and sent home, once her condition meets specific criteria set by her Wisconsin pulmonologist. Her mother and support network are there.

This has been one of the most difficult things I've ever gone through. My only fear is that she will do something like this again, but I have no control over that. I just have to keep hoping that her psychiatrists will get her meds right, to stop her psychosis.

If you have no idea what I'm on about, please refer to these prior posts: one and two.

If you'd like further information, please feel free to email me.

post by: Luminous Phenomena at: 21:43 | 23 comments

I can't even begin to imagine what you've been going through. Ugh; sounds terrible. I hope things get better and your stepdaughter eventually recovers and leads a happy life. The best to you and yours; you're in our thoughts and prayers.

posted by Doohickie 29 July | 21:54

Thanks for the update, LP. I've been thinking about you. I'm glad that there's some light at the end of the tunnel.

posted by jrossi4r 29 July | 21:57

I'm relieved to hear she's improving, ableit slowly. Progress is progress.

Best wishes to you et al.

posted by CitrusFreak12 29 July | 21:59

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 29 July | 22:08

Mine, too.

posted by brujita 30 July | 00:02

This is good news LP. Thank you for the update. Keep strong.

posted by carmina 30 July | 00:05

Oh LP. I'm glad she's doing a little better. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

posted by tangerine 30 July | 00:44

Is she conscious? Hopefully she can find good professionals and peers to help her deal and understand what's been happening. Maybe there is a nearby chapter of a NAMI support group for you all.

posted by ethylene 30 July | 01:15

I'm glad to hear she's taken an upturn. And I hope you are ok too.

posted by essexjan 30 July | 01:33

as Jan says do look out for yourself. So pleased to hear the progress she's making.

posted by Wilder 30 July | 02:33

Man, that's rough. I hope things continue to improve.

posted by chuckdarwin 30 July | 03:31

Glad to hear things are improving.

posted by Smart Dalek 30 July | 05:18

It's so awful when you have no control over something with such a terrible outcome. Even though you love her, you cannot make her better. But, you still continue to love her. That's what you CAN do.

Plus, remember to love yourself as you look after the rest of your family. I've done the ICU-watch, and know how all-consuming it can be.

All the best.*hugs*

posted by mightshould 30 July | 06:55

((((LP)))) Thanks for the update. I had been thinking about it and wondering how it was going. I hope they can find the right mix, and it can settle into some normalcy soon.

posted by chewatadistance 30 July | 07:52

Och, that's still rough; glad to hear she's improving. I hope things continue to improve. You seem strong, and that's good for her and you, too. Big heart.

posted by Hugh Janus 30 July | 08:57

Thank you so much for the update. I've been thinking of y'all a lot, and wondering how it's been going. Glad to hear there's good news.

posted by occhiblu 30 July | 09:34

There is a good chance of her being placed on a medical transport plane and sent home

Home is a beautiful word, isn't it?

Thanks for the update; I've been thinking of you with hope.

posted by Elsa 30 July | 10:17

I'm so very glad to hear that she's improving. Blessings to you and your family.

posted by Specklet 30 July | 11:45

Wishing you and your family great strength Luminous Phenomena. Take care of yourself.

posted by arse_hat 30 July | 14:39

It sounds like things are looking up, and it's good to hear it.

posted by box 30 July | 15:27

Oh, it must be such a relief to have a timeframe for her to come out of ICU. LP, you and your family are most certainly in my thoughts!

posted by scody 30 July | 17:54

I'm glad things are looking better. Take care of yourself, (((LP))).

posted by deborah 31 July | 00:42

Best wishes to you all, and I'm so glad she's improving. Please take care, all of you!

posted by redvixen 31 July | 11:54

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