by lonniehamil | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Got this text from Kim Hayes yesterday evening: “Stable. Resting. Semi-alert at times. Slight fever, have already been treating with antibiotics but took a lung culture to check for bacteria. Treating for electrolyte imbalance. Heart rate fast. Oxygen good. Nowhere...
by lonniehamil | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Kim sent this text awhile ago: “Things went well with shoulder surgery. Doctor said it was a “very very very bad break.” They used 4 plates on the scapula because of the extent of damage. The shoulder is stable now although they did not fix the clavicle....
by lonniehamil | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Update from Ashley on Kylie: So, we just spoke with our transplant team. Kylie will be admitted on Monday and have surgery on Tuesday. She WILL have chest tubes inserted after surgery. I’ve heard these are painful. I was informed that back in May when they...
by lonniehamil | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Update on Stephen Hayes: I made a short visit to the hospital earlier and Stephen had just gotten back to his room from surgery. If I understood correctly, they put in a plate to attach his ribs to. I can’t imagine how painful that could be, having dealt with a...
by lonniehamil | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Update on Kylie: So we will be leaving for Texas towards the end of this week. Our transplant team is meeting with other specialist teams to coordinate the treatment plan. It seems like there is a lot more to all of this and it feels more serious than I originally...
