Cassie had a restful evening. She is still dealing with a large quantity of mucus in her lung system that is making it difficult for her to breathe. The medical staff are still awaiting results from the bronchoscopy performed yesterday. This morning the respiratory team helped breakup some of the mucus before putting her back on “room air”. Cassie was able to tolerate “room air” for 2 hours today before the medical staff wanted her to rest prior to her surgery.
This afternoon Cassie had a second surgery to address the amputation on her left leg. The plastics team helped shape the residual limb to be best fit for future prosthetic use. While they were in the OR the medical staff also closed two remaining wounds on her left thigh from Cassie’s fasciotomy. She also had two more wounds closed in her groin. These prior wounds served as the arterial access point for her use of ECMO pre and post transplant. The medical staff viewed the surgery as a success due to the length of residual limb remaining below the knee with healthy tissue able to surround the end. The left leg will continue to remain open as she will revisit the OR numerous times in the future to finalize the shaping of the residual limb through skin grafts.
At this time there is still no medical action required on her right foot as the medical staff will continue to wait until Cassie can verbalize what she is feeling to the team. Cassie has returned back to her room from the OR trip and is settling in for a well deserved rest.
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10 responses to “Cassie’s Journey – May 12th”
Cassie appeared in my Facebook memories today. It was from 5 years ago (COVID year), when she and Mrs. Forsyth delivered a “Class of 2027” sign to our house for Mady! She continues to be in our daily thoughts and prayers and I continue to update Mady of Cassie’s recovery ❤️🩹
Dear Cassie: Without a doubt, you are the strongest, most determined person I’ve known. Keep fighting….onward and upward!!
Love, Meg
You got this Cassie! In all the years I’ve known you, you’ve always excelled at everything you did. This is no exception. I am beyond proud of your strength and courage. I love you!
Xxoo
Melissa💗
Cassie you are so strong and determined to fight each battle one at a time and one day at time! You are amazing ! ❤️
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily!🙏🏻❤️💪🏼
Praying continuously for Cassie and all those who are directly involved with her recovery.❤️🩹 praying for all the family members, too. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
A testimony of perseverance! Continued prayers from the Bishop Family! 🧡🖤
Thinking about you daily. I really appreciate the updates Kurt. You are in our prayers.
So happy to hear things are progressing! Stay strong! Prayer works, and you and your family are being covered in prayer by many.❤️🙏
We are thankful for the medical staff’s exceptional care and attention to detail as they continue to provide you with the expertise needed to help you on your journey to recovery. You are one strong and resilient patient. We continue to pray for you every day.
We continue our prayers every single day…you are resilient Cassie…keep fighting!