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What's going on with Alice as of Sunday Morning

In support of
Alice Singer

As you know, our mom had her planned heart valve replacement on April 3rd because of aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Everything went well! But later, she started having really bad stomach pain. We all thought it was just gas from eating. The pain was really bad at first, but after some pain meds, it got a little better overnight.

The next morning (Friday), mom felt a bit better. Her pain was now 2 out of 10, and we thought she could go home after a walk. But her walk didn't go well at all. They did some tests, blood & CT and found out she had a small bowel obstruction and maybe ischemia (not enough blood flow). This meant she needed another surgery right away.

The doctors explained the possible outcomes of the surgery. The best case would be a simple fix, like untwisting her bowel. The worst case would be having to remove a lot of her bowel and using a temporary ostomy bag. Lucky for us, we got somewhere in the middle where they had to resect about 160cm of small bowel. They kept her in ICU and on vent in case they hard to go back to OR. Lucky for us, she didn't need more surgery later!

Mom spent the night in the ICU. She was mostly awake on Saturday but couldn’t speak since she was on a ventilator. Doctors were happy her lactic acid numbers were improving, which is a good sign.

On Saturday, the doctors were checking her a lot and gave her food through a PICC line (a tube in her vein) so her tummy could rest. This is called TPN (nutrition given directly into the bloodstream).

Today, Sunday, they removed the ventilator, which is amazing news! Mom has some pain from surgery, so they gave her medicine to help her rest. It’s normal to feel a bit rough two days after surgery, but we’re hopeful for her recovery.

Mom will stay in the hospital for about 7-10 more days so her digestive tract can heal. The doctors will slowly start feeding her again and make sure everything is okay before she comes home. Thank you all for your texts and understanding our need for some quiet time. Texts are easier for us right now.

Karen Bowen
8 months ago

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Martha Nemeth

Thinking of you Alice!! Sending hugs and wishes for a quick recovery🙏❤️ when you are feeling much better let me know what you need. Sending love😘

8 months ago

Kimberly Giles

Love You all💕 please let me know what You need. Give her a big hug please

8 months ago

Mallory Lehn

Hey Alice! Sending hugs to you from Knoxville. We are so happy to hear you have your family and best friend with you. I have been wanting to hear your thoughts on being a great grandmother! Great is an adjective and an understatement! I know I’m right! I wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back to playing with the baby and everything else you enjoy.

8 months ago

Linda Schwartz

Sending good thoughts to you Alice for a seedy recovery.

8 months ago

Rollie Solomon

Sending lots of love and prayers for Alice’s continued recovery. ❤️‍🩹. Rollie

8 months ago

Debbie Reagin

Alice, I am so sorry to hear about the complications after surgery (geez!!!), but glad to know that the ventilator and catheter have now been removed!! Rest and recover, and let us know when you are up for visitors. Give a shout-out if you need/want anything!!!! Prayers for a speedy recovery and NO MORE PAIN!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

8 months ago

Lois Hersey

You are a strong & determined lady so show those doctors what you can do. Praying for rapid healing!😘

8 months ago

Barbara Moroney

You are well loved, Alice... sending up prayers for a speedy and thorough recovery. Barbara 💙🤍💙

8 months ago

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