Going Home!

Only posting long enough here to say Maddie has permission to leave, contingent upon her promise to hydrate properly (she was a little dry through the night). She also has to walk for nurse Krista before we leave. The staff is top notch here. Thanks to all who have helped get Maddie back to health!

Maddie has a few weeks now away from school and activities, then gradually get back into it. Her pennrose drain was pulled out this morning by Dr. Patel and she will have the stints removed on Thursday. 10 days after that she will be tested to see if this operation was a success, in which case she would then lose the nephrostomy tube. After that, we concentrate on solving the bladder problems, and hopefully get rid of the superpubic tube. Maddie will be home for a long while, friends are encouraged to drop by for a visit and/or at least give Maddie a message of encouragement on her blog. Just click the "comment" after a posting. If anyone would like to "post" a picture or write something more in depth, contact me (Gene) and I will give you permission rights and a password. God bless you all!