Through another miracle, today at church the family met a man named Devin Cornish, a world renowned neonatal surgeon. He was able to go back to the hospital and help assess the situation with Sherrie. He confirmed a few things;
1- Dr. Baez is a great doctor and has made many sacrifices to provide the best care for Sherrie, including volunteering to accompany her in the Miami transfer (which is unheard of).
2- The main priority is to get her Miami as soon as possible. We hope this will be within the next 36 hours.
3- He knows the head of trauma at Ryder in Miami and they are up to date on all of Sherrie's scans and stats and ready to receive her. There will be many benefits of being in Miami, but the Nurse's care will be up there in importance. As you can imagine, there are many side effects of laying paralyzed and the Ryder staff is well versed in precautions against infections, pneumonia and a myriad of other things for which to look. They will also be able to do an analysis of what her neurological function is at this point.
In order to get her to Miami, her vitals need to be stabilized (which they are right now). Her hemoglobin levels are indicating there is still bleeding somewhere. They pumped her stomach and discovered large amounts of blood there. They think that is due to a fissure in her esophagus that probably occurred before she slipped into the first coma. They've re-checked her stomach and the fluid was clear which tells us that that the bleeding in that area seems to be under of control.
They are doing hemoglobin mapping to see if that fissure is the only internal bleeding.
Normal brain pressure is between 19-23. She was at a 37 and now is at a 24- one point above normal. Great progress. There is now a clear distinction between the two hemispheres of her brain on the scans.
They took her off of the paralytics for three hours today and she was able to move all of her appendages besides her left arm. The doctors have said that doesn't mean much as this is an inconclusive test and not to worry.
She is running a fever, but that could just be a normal side effect and not infection. They will be monitoring it closely.
We are friends of Ty and Carol, but every time we've been around Sherrie or in the Labrum home, we've commented on her zest for life and sincere care for those around her. We hope the transfer to Miami goes smoothly and are sending prayers to your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteLove, Nate and Jessica Lawler
We just heard about Aunt Sherrie. She will be in our thoughts and prayers. We have such wonderful memories of her and the entire family. We haven't seen you all in a few years, but still have such a love for all of you. We pray that you may feel of the Lord's comfort and peace in this difficult time.
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Chad and Emily Labrum
COME ON, SHERRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Labrum family is in the thoughts and hearts of the whole Libertyville Lacrosse family, we have all had the pleasure of Sherrie welcoming us and hosting us in your home.
ReplyDeleteZach and the Labrum family we keep you in our thoughts until we get to see you all back here soon!
Brady Sullivan
I love the pictures being posted on the blog! I hope her smile will soon return!
ReplyDeleteWe love you so much! What a testimony builder this blog has been. Little 3-year old Quicie said last night out of the blue, "I think we need another Sherrie Labrum prayer!". We did just that, as a family, knelt once again and Poured out our hearts in adoration, love and pleading for the whole Labrum family and Sherrie, that they know and love. Porter and Mason (6&8) were so sad that the moM who gave them Reeses cereal at the house in Utah, was injured :) . We love you so much!
ReplyDeleteDear Labrum Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for you! We SO appreciate your updates, and hang on to every word! We are all so saddened by this tragic event! What an incredible family you are, and once again, teaching us all! I want you to remember that I too have been in a comatose state. I can tell you from experience that Sherrie CAN hear you, so keep up the good work of being positive and talking with her daily. Our Heavenly Father does hear and answer prayers. What a testimony you all will once again gain through this experience. Keep strong and continue to support one another. Know that we all love you so much!
With much love,
The Alan Raymond Family
Much love to you all, and many, many prayers for a swift recovery!
ReplyDeletePat & Maggie Richter
I've been thinking of you guys so much lately. It sounds like your mom is really fighting and Im glad to hear things are looking up. Keep fighting Mrs. Labrum, you're doing great! Continuing to send prayers your way.
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Tami
thanks for the updates and heartfelt comments about your experience there. our thoughts love and prayers are sent to all of the Labrum family.
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Ron and family,
ReplyDeleteThere are people all over the country praying for Sherrie. May you all gather strength from this outpouring of love and concern. I hope that the transition up to Miami goes smoothly. It has been several years since I last saw Sherrie, but my fond memories from our Sun Valley trips keep me smiling. Sending you HOPE and PEACE!
Marie and Chuck Wesselhoft
We lived in the Buffalo Grove Stake for four years until last summer. Rich served on the High Counsel and had the pleasure of meeting Sherrie. We now live in Oklahoma City and are praying for your whole family. I got chills when I read this because Devin Cornish was our Stake President when we lived in Atlanta. He is a wonderful man and we are so grateful your family connected with him. We will keep praying.
ReplyDeleteRichard and Joan Green