Turns out all those chest pains and shortness of breath were pneumonia. But nobody could really tell that yesterday (Monday, July 20th) morning, so Dad called the ambulance. The emergency room at Lewisville hospital gave her lots of pain medication, and by the time I got there last night, she was feeling somewhat better, although still a little sore in the chest. She is in Room 168 at the Lewsiville hospital.
Interestingly enough, it was not the x-ray but the CAT scan that spotted the pneumonia, so it must be a relatively mild case and/or they caught it early.
We all suspect that, due to the severe problems with her lungs earlier, she will probably always be susceptible to lung issues like this. In hindsight, the trip to Fredericksburg may not have been the best idea... but who would have talked her out of it?!? Not me!!
Otherwise, she has really been progressing well. Her therapist comes several times each week (until yesterday, of course), and has been working her pretty hard; he even commented yesterday that he hadn't noticed anything wrong, so was surprised she was sick.
So, a slight setback... but I don't think for long.
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Just heard that you have had a slight setback I am so sorry to hear it, but the news also suggests that all is under control and going favorably. I hope that you get to go home again very soon. I am praying for that!! Floyd sent me the picture of you at the wedding, and you have never looked more beautiful! I thank God that you could be there for that most important event, and I know how much it meant to your beautiful grandaughter, and all of the family as well. Please concentrate on getting well, and back home asap. My prayers are with you every day, and my love for you is strong. I thank Him every day for putting you in my life all of those years ago. You have blessed my life every day since that first day that we became lifelong, forever friends. I love you so very much!!! Nelda
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