Update from Barby's CaringBridge site

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Monday - 9am

All of Barby's IV's have failed. The IV team attempted to insert a pic line in

her arm and failed. She will be scheduled to go to radiology to have a pic line

inserted later today. Her doctor has not yet been in to see her today. It is

anticipated that when he/she comes in that Barby will be allowed to begin a

clear diet. She's looking forward to getting off of ice chips. She's walking

longer & more frequently - a force of will over pain to speed her recovery.

Barby's recovery still seems to be advancing well & without any complications

(other than the IV's). Barby's veins have always been extremely difficult to

penetrate & have given dozens of nurses & techs fits...leading to a phobia

within Barby, as she has been forced to endure failed attempts of probing

needles fruitlessly searching for a point of penetration into unyielding veins.

Barby has encountered considerable swelling throughout her body, but we are told

that is normal - especially with the large doses of prednisone. Her prednisone

dose has been tapered by 25% - having begun @ 80mg. & now @ 60mg. She seems to

forget she has a pain button, except when she gets up for a walk or to use the

restroom.

Thanks for your continued prayers