More Delays...Grrrr.

It was hoped the mom could come home today, but that is not to be.

She is still experiencing trouble breathing, as her kidney is not working properly due to the stress of the angioplasty, which results in that fluid accumulation. In addition, she has developed a urinary tract infection, and her blood counts are very low. (Red blood cell creation is affected by the kidney.) She received another blood transfusion (her second this week) to get her red blood cell count up, and is receiving antibiotics to get the infection taken care of. She is also in stronger medication to help the kidney eliminate all the extra fluid her body accumulated since the procedure, which seems to be working. They have also put her back on the nitro to help open the blood vessels and relieve that fluid even more.

She was feeling a bit low this morning, but after we chatted for a while she is feeling a bit better and trying to stay positive. It's been 2 weeks now, so she is, understandably, a little frustrated. She is still in Room 229 and able to receive visitors and phone calls.

Just wanted to keep you updated...