Tag: kidney

Friday, 04 Feb 2005 (5 pm):

Gabriella is doing well at home but misses all of the attention she received from the doctors, nurses, and staff at Tripler. Mum, Dad and Lucy all love having Ella home and are adjusting well to the associated demands. Yesterday we received outstanding news from Ella’s pediatric urologist.

The nuclear medicine renal scan showed NO SIGNS of damage to GG’s kidneys. We are so very thankful she is healthy in that department and have high hopes she will continue to make good progress on all other fronts.

Picture left is Dr. Anne Naclario, the Intensivist from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Anne has looked after Ella with tender loving care since they first met back in September.

Thank you for your prayers.

Monday, 31 Jan 2005 ( 7 am ):

Last night was another quiet and restful night – no problems with her trach tube and no DeSat’s. Yesterday was moving day for little Ella and although she traveled just a short distance, her (our) quality of life improved dramatically.

Her new room, which is the same two-bed room GG stayed in during her first visit to TAMC way back in August, is much quieter than the four-bed room. This morning Ella is scheduled to have a high-resolution scan of her kidneys.

This diagnostic procedure is one of several tests performed, following her urinary tract infection, to ensure her renal system is fully functional. Thus far, all indications are that everything is normal. Our search for a home healthcare nurse continues. Please feel free to offer any suggestions or to pass our contact information on to those who may be able to help.

God bless and thank you for your prayers.