Sunday, September 17, 2006

PEG issue

Over the past few days, Natalie has been experiencing problems with her stomach PEG. These problems peaked today when her PEG displaced itself three times. As a result Nat has not been able to receive any nutrition to her stomach. The temporary solution is to pump nutrients into her bloodstream using her IV, which doctors are doing for the time being. Doctors were unable to find any problems through x-rays and will be conducting a procedure involving dyes to locate and isolate the issue. This will place a small damper on her move to the rehab facility but I think it is better that these problems are caught and dealt with while she is still at Upstate Medical.

I will update you all as soon as I hear more news.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nat & Family,
I am so glad to hear about Nat's progress. I check this every day to hear about Nat's amazing recovery, and continue to hold her in my thoughts and prayers... keep fighting Nat, you are so determined and I truely admire you for that.
*Thought and prayers always,
Hillary

Anonymous said...

Mike,
Just a quick question. Will Nat be transported to the rehab center before she's out of her coma? Or will they wait until she is awake. Also did the family decided on a particular facility?

Nat is definitely missed her by all of us....keep fighting Nat.

Amanda

Anonymous said...

Natalie & Family

Keep up the fight and continue with that determined mind set you have. Your recovery has been marvelous as has your family. Our thoughts and prayers are on going and look forward to hearing about more amazing updates. Stay strong!

Becca Laisdell