My Grandmother is back in the hospital again..GRAPHIC

She woke up with a sore on her toe early this morning and by the time her visiting nurse got there, the infection covered 2/3'rd of the toe. The visiting nurse made arrangements for my Grandmother to see her DR right away.

The DR took one look at the wound and I could tell by the look on his face that it was not good. He BARELY touched the wound and a stream of puss and blood squirted across the room. The DR said he needed to talk to his boss. He came right back with two syringes and said, I am going to give you these two shots and I want you to go straight to the ER.

I drove her to the ER, they did triage and we waited until they could find a bed. My Aunt came by after work and relieved me of "Grandma duties".

I just got off the phone with my Aunt. The infection grew 8 inches and was headed towards her knee. But they got her on IV anti-biotics and she is comfortable. We still have yet to find out if they will need to amputate or not. This will be the third toe she has lost to diabetes since she was diagnosed. Diabetes is an insidious disease :-(

I'm so glad they acted quickly...

I hope she keeps the toe, but you never know with diabetes...

I'm sorry, sweetie...

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they are amputating. Thanks Peg.

man, diabetes is scary. Good vibes to her and you.

Glad they could get her stabilized. I will send my prayers!

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She needs all the prayers she can get right now.

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that everything goes well. Diabetes is an awful disease. My daughter was dx'ed Type 1 almost 3 years ago at age 9 and I hate it. It does such horrible things to the body, and she is on a lot of insulin to get her number in check. Her problem is just puberty right now and that is a trial for the body itself without other things.

I am praying for you and your grandmother to make it through this without any major complications.

Sorry to hear about your kiddo! Prayers to her too!

My Grandmother is in surgery right now getting her toe amputated. Thanks for the prayers everyone.

I had no idea something like that could spread so quickly! :wow:

The only time I saw something spread so quickly was when I had the shingles. That was 20 years ago.

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All my best wishes for her and for you too. I hope she is going to be well, and I hope you are holding up okay too.

I am just here for them. Wish I was a better cook so I can feed my Grandfather, but he is doing OK with frozen food. :sigh:..I KNEW we should have put in the ramps when we had the chance. Now we are probably going to have to wait until spring.

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edited, because I hadn't read the whole thread.
So sorry they had to amputate, this will probably
give a better chance of clearing up the infection.

best wishes for your dear Grandmother.

:hug: for you Roon.

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kesha

She should be home by tomorrow. She is doing ok for now. She's also in good spirits.

I'm glad things are looking better for her.

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good thoughts still streaming her way, and yours.

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kesha

My Grandfather just informed me that he is going to rescue a pug for my Grandmother. I can't wait!

You are a really good Grandson, you obviously care for this Grandma a great deal!

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keep the good news comin'


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kesha

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