- Good News ... the nephtrologist said that no more dialysis was needed and that the ports could be removed.
- Bad News ... they tried 4 times to install an IV ... 2 times in each arm. The dialysis ports can't be removed without an IV while she is in the hospital. So, the plan now is to leave the dialysis ports until Friday, probably an hour or two before she's release, then remove them. I was hoping that Dianne would be really stable before coming home, so this seems scary.
- Fever is gone, but has a headache.
- Creatinine level was 3.6 - down from yesterday's 4.1. This is a good sign because it shows that the kidneys are starting to work on their own. We haven't received an official report from the nephrologist but we're assuming that Dianne will no longer require dialysis.
- Urine tests were clear again today. Tomorrow's test should confirm that this is no longer a problem.
- Dianne's been running a low level fever. They are unsure why.
- Swelling in her legs and abdomen area haven't changed much over the past several days.
- Target date to leave the hospital is Friday ... if Dianne stays on track.
RN: Molly (day) / Rod (night)
