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Christy Update: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008 04:15 PM, CST
Peter Lucas > wrote in
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> http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini
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> Her physical condition is beginning to deteriorate. Allan
> says that she
> is receiving 3L of fluid daily and her output is about 1L.
> This is causing water retention. Allan says that her hands are
> nearly twice their normal size. Her kidneys are failing. Allan
> asked the doctors, hypothetically, if a liver was available
> for transplant, would she make it. The doctors told him flat
> out she would not survive the surgery. The doctors will
> prescribe no pain medication for her because it will aggravate
> her condition. Allan said that the doctors met with him and
> Christy's family. All questions were answered at that time for
> Christy's mother and sister. Allan said that Christy's family
> has been wonderful through all of this. Very supportive and
> caring and that he has been grateful they have been there. I
> am a little unclear on this part but I'll do the best I can.
> During the family/doctor conference the question of Christy's
> living will came up. There were questions from Christy's
> family whether or not to remove the ventilator. When the tube
> is removed Allan has been told by the medical professionals
> that Christy will most probably go into respiratory failure.
> At that point her time with us will be short. Allan had some
> alone time with Christy. He made certain Christy understood
> what he was telling her. He explained to her that death was
> almost certain when the tube was removed. After it is taken
> out she will have a very short time. He made it clear to
> Christy that he understood her feelings and that according to
> her living will she would want the tube to be removed. He
> wanted to know if that is what she wanted. He told her to take
> plenty of time to think about it. She indicated to him she was
> not ready. Allan's voice was audibly relieved when he was
> relating this to me. Allan says he's hoping for a miracle. At
> this point the medical professionals have done just about all
> they can do for Christy. With a heavy heart I have to say that
> we need to prepare ourselves for the worst and hope/pray for
> the miracle.
>
> <Edit>
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> There was initial confusion concerning her signing a living
> will and/or a DNR under duress. I explained to her family that
> both had been done at an attorneys office while she was still
> fully functional.
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> The attorney was very sympathetic and she waived her fee,
> telling us to go get some ice cream and celebrate.
>
> What Christy signed that morning in ICU was a release form for
> the ventilator.
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>:-(
:`-(
<Prayers>
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