Setback

Yesterday I mentioned that Shirley was having problems eating.  This has begun a downward spiral as her calorie consumption is not sufficient to meet her recovery needs.  Whereas Tuesday she had enough energy to spend an hour wondering through Target, today she needs help just getting to the bathroom.  Her daily food intake is down to less than one cup of yogurt, which she uses to help swallow her pills.

I've called the on call doctor for the transplant team and she is going to be readmitted this afternoon. We're all packed and just waiting for 2 pm when they tell us a bed will be ready. This is a good thing because they will be able to provide her nourishment that will reverse the current trend.

With the pace that things get done in hospitals, I do not expect to have any more updates until late tonight.  Please keep Shirley in your thoughts and prayers and I will provide an update tomorrow.

By the way--for all of you who have been trying to call, email or text her, she just hasn't had the energy to answer her phone. We know her voicemail is full and once she has a little more pep in her step, I'll have her clear it and make room for more.  Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Greg