The last 96 hours have been extremely difficult for Cassidy. A lot of pain due to post-op complications, specifically pancreatitis. Today Cassidy had another procedure to draw liquid out from around her lungs and place a chest tube because she is having difficulty breathing. Post surgery- Cassidy has been transferred BACK to the ICU so they can better monitor and manage her pain and ensure that she is breathing well on her own. Although the accumulation of complications has pushed back our timeline for returning home, Cassidy is continuing to fight to get there.
Not all bad news- in fact a huge praise is that her new liver is working well! Her TOTAL bilirubin is 1.3- a functioning and acceptable level. Her total bilirubin with her damaged liver had been as HIGH as 26. So thank you Jesus!
Prayer request-
- Please pray that her lungs can drain of fluid and that there is no pneumonia.
- Pray for her pain levels to drop and that her pancreatitis resolves.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
The Goya ‘Ohana
Sending continued prayers for healing.
Continued prayer for Cassidy?s body to heal and for the Lord to help her through all her pain and discomfort.
The Storm is Behind Us! Praise the Lord!
Many are praying in Hawaii and beyond for her strength and deliverance. We are also praising God for her wonderful news about her transplant.
Praying for you everyday, Cassidy. Keep fighting – minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. You can do it!
Praying for you Cass!
You are strong, hard working, and resilient.
Keep the Positive Attitude and you will pull through this.
May the Lord Bless you with strength, comfort and healing.
May the Lord Bless your family with comfort and reassurance. May the Lord Bless the hands of the doctors and staff that are with you throughout the process.
You got this Cass!
ALOHA CASSIDY, IN THE HOLY NAME OF CHRIST JESUS, OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, WE ARE PRAYING TO GOD, OUR MERCIFUL, LOVING, HEAVENLY FATHER, TO TOUCH HIS HEALING HANDS UPON YOU, TO HEAL AND STRENGTHEN YOU WELL; TO GIVE YOU LOTS AND LOTS OF EXTRA COMFORT AND RESTFUL SLEEP, AND TO PROVIDE HIS POWERFUL DIVINE GUIDANCE UPON YOUR ENTIRE MEDICAL TEAM! WE SEND OUR SINCEREST ALOHA TO YOU AND YOUR VERY LOVING FAMILY!
My discharge date date was also delayed due to extra fluid in and around my lungs. I still have my scars from my chest tubes and those scars are badges of honor. They thought they would need to go back in and open me up again to drain but my body miraculously absorbed the extra fluid. I am fervently praying you have the same experience. You are a strong patient with a host of angels praying for you. Trust the process and try not to get discouraged. I believe in miracles and in YOU! Hit me up with any questions! Sharliekaltenbach@gmail.com. Love your transplant friend, Sharlie.,