Update on Sierra

Today was a horrible day!!!  Sierra seemed to be doing so good.  She had 2 bowel movements this morning that were just blood but they said that was normal and would get better each time.  They were going to release her today if she was able to tolerate solid food for lunch.  She was so excited to eat mashed potatoes!  In the middle of eating she needed to use the restroom.  Everything went down hill from there.  She passed out in the bathroom and had lost a tremendous amount of blood.  I heard her in there and it sounded like she was going to be sick, when I opened the door.....it was just horrible.  They had to give her a blood transfusion:  2 units of red blood cells.  She was at a 6 and I guess, should've been between 10-12.  They said she would go into shock if it went to 5 so she needed blood asap.  We asked if my husband or I could give her blood but they said there wasn't time.  They will test her again in 6 hrs to check her levels and decide if they have to add platelets.  They aren't sure the cause but hope it was from the pain meds they were giving her Toradol (sp?).  I guess they will know more after doing more tests.  Her surgeon said he doesn't think he will have to operate again but he can't rule it out right now.  I will keep ya's posted.  Prayers needed!  Much love to all of you!

Hi Was surprised to hear she had a bad go of it and sure hope that will start things on the way to getting better. I know that first taste of food is always something to look forward to . At least she wasn't home and thank goodness in the hospital when that happened. Is it normal for her to pass blood. ? lol gail

Oh, I am so sorry Sierra is suffering so. However, as was said previously, at least she was in the hospital when it happened.

I am glad that she is taking pain releivers. Children usually do not really tell people how much they hurt. I hope the tramadol was not the cause (it probably wasn't).

Hang in there Mom, I figured you would spend the night there with her.

Donnaeil

Just so sorry for what she and your family are going through. I hope and pray that things get better soon. Take care please.

Hope everything turns around for ya'll, prayers and thoughts coming your

Prayers and thoughts yours and Sierra's way. What a brave daughter you have.
Jo

Thank you all so much! The surgeon was in this morning, her level went up to 7.8. He said it should've went up more after receiving 2 units of blood. They are going to test her levels again at noon. If they don't go up they will have to give her another transfusion. She seems to be in better spirits though. I'll check back soon! Lots of love to all of you!

My thoughts and prayers are with Sierra, you and your family, im sooo soooo sorry, and I hope that tomorrow is a better day, its a great thing that you were there, your a true momma, you had an instinct, and thats why you stayed and its good that you did.........
I hope only the best for you guys, let us know how she is doing please :)
take care
kelly

Toradal is a NSAID. Are they sure that wasn't the cause? I sure hope she gets feeling better soon. (((BIG HUGS))) to you both and please do keep us posted and I will definetly keep her in my prayers.

God Bless,
Gail *Nanners*

Hi how is your daughter doing now? I thought about her alot today . Tell her there are lots of us wishing her the best and as soon as she is better perhaps she"ll say a hello to us. . lol gail

Good news.......Her levels are increasing! Slowly but that is better than going down. They have been testing every 6 hrs and so far 2 tests have increased .2 each time. They believe she had been bleeding at a staple location since surgery and the toradol was keeping her blood from clotting. She is showing improvement in all areas so she is headed in the right direction! Thank you all for everything, you all have been such a great support! Those of you that are approaching surgery, please be prepared. I know this is not a normal situation but it is better to be safe. Had we known we certainly would have prepared her for a transfusion. I know they say the blood is safe but now we will have that in our minds for some time. I wish the very best for all of you and will keep ya's posted!

Oh what an awful shock for you all!  Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery and that she can come home soon! xx