Back in the Hospital - Round 11
I just realized that I have 46 unique text threads going related to Shirley’s current medical situation. Not only is this not sustainable, but it’s hard to keep track of who I have told what to. So, I’m reverting back to her old transplant blog to provide everyone with a common set of updates. I plan to use this entry to let you know her current status and going forward, I’ll provide both recent updates and some background for those trying to catch up. The situation as of today, Sunday, October 6: Shirley is at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. This is the 11th time she has been admitted to the hospital since late April. She came in on Thursday at the urgent request of her primary care doctor because of highly elevated numbers indicating kidney failure. As of Sunday evening, she has now had two dialysis sessions. The second just finished, so we haven’t yet seen the impact in terms of improved kidney function, but the first dialysis sess...