January 31, 2007

Meg had a better today as far as nausea. The doctors still expect to receive the results from the biopsy tomorrow. There still isn't a transfer date to MD Anderson. There hasn't been much change in mental status. Garry is still visiting with Meg & Frank.

January 30, 2007

Garry Hull arrived today to visit with Meg & Frank. Meg has had a semi-good day. They did a lung biopsy early this afternoon and the results should be back in a couple of days. The doctors from MD Anderson have been in contact with Dallas and she will be getting transferred to MD Anderson in the near future.

January 29, 2007

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1

About 7:45pm tonight, Meg spoke a few words to Frank and then told him she wanted to take a shower, and she didn't want him to help her. This has absolutely made our night and is no doubt a testament to the power of prayer...

Thanks be to God and thanks be to all of you prayer warriors, keep up the good work!

January 29, 2007

Meg has been nauseated today. They did another short EEG today. The films from the CT scan performed in Odessa in Oct. 2006 were viewed by the lung specialist today. He wants the radiologist to view them; however, the Dr. thinks there have been changes. They are in contact with MD Anderson to discuss this. The 5th IVIG completed today. Please continue to pray for Meg's complete recovery and specifically for her to remain positive while facing this ordeal.

Please feel free to post comments on this blog. We will make sure that Meg hears/reads your words & we know she will find comfort & encouragement from hearing from you.

January 28, 2007

Meg has slept most of the day today due to medication for seizures. The boys & Sarah were there, and that was good. She received #4 of the IVIG. The dr's continue to think they are on the right track. She is scheduled for another EEG tomorrow.

January 27, 2007

Nancy & Mike left today. Riley & Sarah & Jared came in to visit. Meg has been nauseated, but they are treating that with medication. The doctors have started the IVIG treatment again. Hopefully we will see results from that. She will have a total of 5 treatments. She is supposed to have another EEG tomorrow or Monday.

January 24, 2007

IVIG medicine was started.

January 26, 2007

Meg had nausea & vomiting today. They contributed it to the IVIG and have put that on hold until she feels better. They attempted to drain fluid off of her lung, but were unable to do so because of the location of the fluid and there wasn't as much fluid as they had thought. Doctors are continuing to think that she has paraneoplastic syndrome. Go to mayoclinic.com and type in paraneoplastic syndrome. This will give you a good understanding of what this is. Nancy & Mike got there early afternoon today and will stay until Saturday. Riley & Sarah are supposed to arrive on Saturday.

January 25, 2007

Danny & Ronda Ireton visited today. Meg walked 2 laps around the nurses station with Ronda.

January 21, 2007

Julie stayed from Thursday January 18 until today with Meg & Frank. There were moments of clarity & laughter. Meg enjoyed Julie's visit.

January 25, 2007

Ronnie, Courtney & Claire spent a few days with Meg & Frank. Meg was very responsive to Claire...in fact no one else got any attention from her besides Claire. Claire was definitely the highlight to her day.

January 20, 2007

Since being in Dallas she has had a team of doctors working on her case trying to come up with a diagnosis. Multiple test were conducted including, spinal tap, MRI, CT scans, EEG's, PICC line inserted etc.

January 18, 2007

Meg continued to decline and the doctors in Odessa couldn't determine what was causing the problems. They transferred her via air ambluance to Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas.

January 17, 2007

According to the first spinal tap in Odessa she tested positive for West Nile virus. The second spinal tap showed negative for the virus. Doctors concluded that the virus had run its course and that was not what was causing the problems.

January 14, 2007

Frank arrived in Odessa. Doctors in Odessa ran numerous tests, including spinal taps, to determine what was causing her decline in mental clarity.

January 10, 2007

Admitted to Odessa Medical Center for unexplained change in mental status.

January 9, 2007

Frank left to go to work and Meg was just fine.