Today started out really good. It looked like we were over the hump. Anna scarfed down some eggs for breakfast and Jo's temperature had come down to almost normal. A little after noon, things started to go downhill fast.
Jo's temperature started to rise and it quickly got to over 101.5°, which is the point at which we had been instructed to call the doctor. After a quick call to Dr. Alvarez, the decision was made to make a trip into his office. By the time Jo got to Dr. Alvarez' office, her temperature was 103.9° and she was in terrible shape. Dr. Alvarez arranged for an ambulance to take Jo over to Swedish and have her admitted via the Emergency Room.
After 5 hours in the Emergency Room, Jo is now resting easy in a room at Swedish. Her temperature has come down to 101° and the pain medication that they have given her is working well. Dr. Alvarez said he may keep her there 3 to 5 days to make sure she is properly cared for.
The number one concern is that of Jo getting an infection that her body would not be able to handle considering the history of her immune system. The obvious worry is that her incision could become infected, but actually her incision looks extremely good and everybody that looked at it said they would be very surprised if it was causing the problem.
I am sure that by the time Jo leaves the hospital, Dr. Alvarez will have run every test known to medical science and hopefully we will know exactly what has caused this scare.
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Jo, Tim and Anna,
I just wanted to let you all know that I am thinking of you often. You are all so strong and have such wonderful attitudes. I am sure Jo will make it through this hump in the road. I am praying for you all. Please let me know if I can be of help in any way.
All my love,
Mary Maltby
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