Monday, March 30, 2009

Theresa is in the hospital

(update from Mike)

Theresa went into the hospital last night with bad abdominal pains. A CAT scan revealed a bowel obstruction. Her small intestine is twisted. The doctors are going to give it a chance to untwist naturally (maybe 1-2 days) and then if it doesn't happen, she will require surgery.
She is at UMASS Worcester. She does have her cell phone but it is difficult for her to talk since she has a tube in her nose down to her stomach. She wanted me to let everyone know that she won't answer the phone now if people call, but she does appreciate the support. She said to keep the prayers coming.

We visited Theresa this weekend for Kaeli's 5th birthday party and she looked great and was doing very well the entire time we were there. Then she called last night and told us she was on the way to the emergency room with a lot of stomach pain.

I'll update this when we hear more.
- Mike

8 comments:

  1. Theresa, you are in my thoughts. I am visualizing those intestines untwisting and I feel I a lot of good energy flowing out my body....it's all going to you baby!!!
    Love, Liz

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  2. Kristin CorbinMar 30, 2009 10:20 AM

    Auntie Ta - We are thinking of you and sending good vibes your way. I love Liz's visualization of the untwisting, so I'm going to do that too!! I am going to try to post some pics from Kaeli's party on your Facebook page. The party rocked and I am still in shock that you were riding on waterslides just yesterday!! Truly amazing!! Love you lots!!

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  3. Theresa - Hang in there!!!! You can do it. I am praying for you. I hope the party was fun and that Tinkerbelle (the candle) grew a new head :). I will call soon.

    P.S. Keep using The Secret. I am doing it with you!!

    Love,

    Annie Fannie

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  4. Hey Theresa,
    I'll do that visualization, too (it is a great one!), and am hoping you can feel the lots and lots and LOTS of love that surround you!
    XOXO Clara

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  5. Theresa - Just another bump in the road. Hang in there and stay positive.

    Pete B.

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  6. guess this is not TOTAL surprise...? w/CAT they know exactly where it's twisted...can anything be done to help it along i wonder? if surgery is indicated, which hospital mike? theresa, do u have laptop?
    i'll keep checking site...stay positive darlin. you have been through a lot already, this stinks.
    hope u are comfortable and can rest. prayers and luv, aunt mary

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  7. Praying and hoping it takes care of itself! We are going away tomorrow but I will call in a couple of days. Hopefully you will be able to talk. Love you! Tara

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  8. I just had this same thing. Mine was discovered during my trip to the ER due to severe gastric pain--probably what's called an intusseption--bowel telescoped into itself. 7 days in the hosp. Seeing the oncologist on Friday and get results of more testing and when scan will be done. Good luck to you! Even tho' this is rare, there seems to be plenty of us. Savnan

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