Cassie is continuing to experience the ups and downs of recovery. The past few days she has had some positive developments in her kidneys, while experiencing some difficulty with her ability to breathe on room air. Cassie is continuing to tolerate intermittent dialysis which the medical staff is using to clean her blood, and continue to remove fluid from her body. While dialysis will continue, they are seeing increased kidney function.
However, over the past few days breathing on room air has been a significant challenge for Cassie. She has only been able to tolerate room air for 3 hours at a time, and up to 7 hours in a day. She has also been extremely drowsy over the past few days. The medical staff have confirmed that her main chest incision from the transplant is infected. They are continuing tests to ensure that the infection is only in the skin, and not in the blood stream. She will have to take another trip to the OR this week to address this infection and begin treatment with antibiotics.
Cassie’s lower residual limbs are continuing to shape up nicely. The plastics team removed the wound vacs from both of them today and were pleased with how the wounds are healing. They will continue to monitor her residual limbs to determine the next steps to ready them for the use of a prosthesis. Thank you for the continued support, thoughts, and prayers that are being passed along to Cassie.
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6 responses to “Cassie’s Journey – June 16th”
Cassie-
We are continuing to pray for your healing and send positive thoughts and hugs your way every day! You’re an inspiration for all!
Cassie,
I continue to pray for you, your family, and your medical team. I’m so sorry that you have had a set back with breathing room air. I am sure the difficult news is exhausting, but I hope you can continue to focus on the forward progress. May God Bless You and show you His Mercy!
You continue to amaze me. My thoughts and prayers are continuing to shower over you. You’ve got this! 🤍
Cassie, Kurt and family-your army of prayer warriors continues to stand beside you through this journey. We pray for wisdom, peace, hope, and faithfulness as you travel through these days. Many blessings to you all. ♥️🙏
Cassie, you are in my thoughts and prayers daily! May you keep the faith as you travel this journey. God Bless you and heal you! ❤️🙏
Thinking of you daily and praying for strength and stability for your limbs and organs. You’re a strong person and I know you will win this battle! We love you and send positive vibes and healing your way.