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Anyone Know How Evie Is?


Judyin Philly

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Judyin Philly Enthusiast

Hi All

Alot of us knew she had a dr apt on Nov 6th and don't think she's posted since then.

Does anyone know how she is or have contact info on her?

judy in philly


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Rachel--24 Collaborator

Judy,

Have you heard anything?? There was an Evie "sighting" a short time ago...but no posts. Maybe she is back at home??

AndreaB Contributor

I hope she's home.

lindalee Enthusiast
I hope she's home.

me to.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

I just heard from Evie's daughter Shirley,

I haven't writen her back yet as wanted to post this ASAP.

I'm hoping she won't mind me posting her email to me.

I'm going to write her and ask her if she has time to print out the messages we write to Evie on this thread and take them to her in the hospital. I think they will cheer her up. Jim did that for me when I want in the hospital and it sure was wonderful.

Here is the email--

Hi-

Evie (My Mom) is in the hospital in Missouri with a serious intestinal infection, C-Difficile and there has been a problem with her kidney (she has only one). The infection has caused problems with the kidney, plus several other areas. She hopes to get to come home by mid week next week. The C-Dif is a very strong and BAD bacteria that takes over when too many antibiotics have been prescribed. She is doing better and the kidney is doing better - just a slow long process. I know she misses her friends on the forum and am sure when she gets home, you will be hearing from her again. I will let her know you are praying for her and thinking of her. Shirley

At least we know that she is in the hospital and her daughter is there.

Judy

Green12 Enthusiast
Here is the email--

Hi-

Evie (My Mom) is in the hospital in Missouri with a serious intestinal infection, C-Difficile and there has been a problem with her kidney (she has only one). The infection has caused problems with the kidney, plus several other areas. She hopes to get to come home by mid week next week. The C-Dif is a very strong and BAD bacteria that takes over when too many antibiotics have been prescribed. She is doing better and the kidney is doing better - just a slow long process. I know she misses her friends on the forum and am sure when she gets home, you will be hearing from her again. I will let her know you are praying for her and thinking of her. Shirley

At least we know that she is in the hospital and her daughter is there.

Judy

Judy, thanks so much for sharing this with us. We have all been so worried and concerned about Evie. If you do e-mail her daughter back let her know that her mom is in our thoughts.

AndreaB Contributor

Thank you so much for the update Judy.

We will continue to keep Evie in our prayers.

Evie we miss you and love you. We'll be here when you get home. :)

:wub::wub::wub:


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rinne Apprentice

Evie, sending :wub:, with prayers that you will be well soon.

DingoGirl Enthusiast

Dearest Evie......prayers for strength to kick that C. Diff in the you-know-what, and prayers for your strengthening and rejuvenation. I had C. diff once......I know how painful it is. We miss you!

God bless - - :)

lindalee Enthusiast

Evie.

So sorry about this happening to you. Prayers that you will get through this soon and be well. :wub:

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

Evie

We're so greatful to Shirley for letting us know your in the hospital.

We are all praying for you here.

We miss your smiling 'avatar' at the computer.

I'm glad your daughter can be with you now.

We'll be so looking forward to the time your well and posting with us again soon.

Love Hugs and Prayers coming your way.

judy in philly

Rachel--24 Collaborator

Evie,

I'm so glad that your sister has sent an email and that we were able to find out how you're doing. We all miss you and were very worried. Lots of hugs and prayers for you everyday. :wub: I know you are strong and will beat this so you can come home. We cant wait to see you back on the thread....we'll all be here when you get home. Hope those doctors are taking good care of you. :)

((((((hugs))))))))

:wub: -Rachel

jerseyangel Proficient

Judy--Thanks for letting us know!

Evie,

Please feel better real soon! We miss you and are thinking about you and praying for a speedy recovery. :)

nikki-uk Enthusiast

Evie -Glad Judy tracked you down - I've been thinking of you.

Hope you feel better soon and wishing you a speedy recovery!! :):)

dlp252 Apprentice

We really miss you Evie! I am praying that you get well very soon!

mouse Enthusiast

Miss you Evie and am sending get well quick wishes and prayers to you.

Mtndog Collaborator

Praying for your speedy recovery and health. i had C diff this summer anad it was horrid. Sorry you're dealing with this and I hope they are taking very good care of you. Hugs, Beverly

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

Hi Friends.

This is the correspondence that Shirely and I had tonight.

I'm going to send the 'print topic' in a email for her to take to her mom as it wasn't on the main view topics tonight..

I'll try to keep an eye on it tomorrow and try to 'bump' it up for people to see who may not have been on line over the weekend.

love judy

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Dear Shirley,

Thank you so very very much for posting when I know your so tired.

It means alot to all of us who care so much about your Mom.

She is a very strong lady but this is alot to try and fight off. I pray she can get home on Tuesday. She'll heal faster there and of course eat safely there. It's such a shame that the hospitals just don't 'get it' in helping hospitalized patients eat gluten-free food with no cross contamination. Have you been taking some food to her?

I just wish we knew this earlier, we could have sent some 'gluten-free' care baskets to her.

Home made soup from your Mom's freezer (if she has some made up) in a thermos would be good and mabe some hard boiled eggs. Shoot, just wish we closer to help you out. Well, Let's pray that she'll be out on Tuesday so she can eat safely.

Maybe others will have some ideas.

Tell you what, I'll do a post of the thread and send it in a email on the forum so it will be easy for you to just print and take to her. This way it will be so easy for you.

I'll go and post this now as there have been alot of well wishes posted.

Will you be staying on when your Mom gets out of the hospital?

Not sure where you live.

Take care and thanks for the post.

prayers coming for you and Evie.

judy

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Hi Judy-

This is Shirley-Visited Mom today and she has elevated blood pressure and is taking another Rx for that. She is swimming in pills! She appreciated your inquiry and is anxious to get home, maybe by Tuesday we hope. She is still very weak and not getting much she can eat at the hospital. Her cold seemed better and she is on oxygen but don't know if she will have that at home or not. Since her breathing is labored, maybe she will. Doc says she will be wearing the catheter home-Joy! Got to beat this bladder infection plus the nasty C-diff. Doc mentioned a pacemaker, but if the new heart Rx works, no pacemaker. Lots of health issues for her, but she is trying to be strong. Your thoughts and prayers help her and I will tell her you sent another reply. Go ahead and post and let others know how she is doing. She appreciates this forum a lot.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

bump- :)

AndreaB Contributor

Thanks so much for another update Judy and Shirley.

Evie,

We love you and look forward to you coming home. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. :wub:

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
bump- :)

BUMP :rolleyes:

nikki-uk Enthusiast

Evie, still thinking of you and rooting for you to get better ASAP!! :)

Hope you get to come home soon!! :):):)

lindalee Enthusiast

Evie - you're in my thoughts and prayers. :wub:

dlp252 Apprentice

Thanks for the update Judy!!! Still praying for her!

jerseyangel Proficient

Thanks so much for this Judy :)

Evie--We're all here thinking about you and sending positive get-well energy :D

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