| Feb 24, 2013
Hi Everybody,
I expected to make this post a couple days ago, but I am finally giving up and making it now. I was waiting for clarification on some things, but I have given up on getting it.
Here is the basic story about my brother. I think it\'s mostly accurate, but I wouldn\'t bet my life on it. I don\'t think it is complete either. There is nothing like hospital red tape to keep things confusing. 
My brother, is now OUT of the hospital, which is great. But...
he went AMA. (Against Medical Advice) I think he was going stir crazy in there.
A lot of family members were worried about him checking himself out like that. I tended to see it as a sign that at least he was feeling better. (I\'ve never heard of checking out AMA until now. Everybody that I\'ve talked to says it\'s an awful idea.)
I think he went back to the hospital voluntarily when his doctors told him that they didn\'t like some of his test results. He may even have gone back to the same bed. I never got a chance to see him back in, so I don\'t know.
Then it seems that the doctors changed their minds about his test results. Or maybe he had additional tests....? Or maybe some other doctors gave the first doctors a 2nd opinion....?
All I know is that he is out of the hospital now. I don\'t think he\'s AMA anymore.
He has lost 60 pounds and is weak as a kitten. I think that he can finally eat without discomfort now, but he has to stick to applesauce, jello, and maybe eggs. As badly as he needs to gain some of that weight back, he is supposed to watch out for any sudden weight gains. A sudden weight gain means fluid retention, and they don\'t want him to retain fluids.
I just hope he can stay out of there! He has a checklist of about 10 things that he has to watch for. If any of them are off kilter he is supposed to check in again.
Nevertheless, he seems to be doing a lot better. 
Thank you so much for praying for him and me. He is fragile right now, but seems to be holding his own.
As for how I am doing...
I\'ve been having some nagging pains, so a couple of days ago I had my left rib cage X rayed. (See my
Feb 7th Journal) I think that I may have a hairline fracture or 2. I won\'t know until Monday or Tuesday. If I do have fractures, there is very little they can do about it anyway. It just means that I have to restrict my activities for longer.  I miss working out...
As you know, my brother has been through the mill. Also, my 88 year old Dad has been dealing with age related problems. For those reasons, a lot of family members are starting to come into town to see how we are all doing. Relatives are coming in from everywhere from Iowa, Honolulu, and Japan. They are all coming in at different times. It is so confusing that I barely remember who is coming in when. Even my Mom is confused-- and most of them will be staying at her house!
So my time on DN will continue to be sporadic for awhile. If there are any major changes I\'ll try to write in my journal.
I\'m longing to upload some wallpapers ... I have some half backed designs that I am dreaming of finishing. I want to say hi to all sorts of DN friends that I may not have time to say hi to. If anybody is asking about me, please refer them to this journal entry!
CollieSmile
PS. Maybe this journal entry is not as confusing as I think it is. But if anybody doesn\'t understand any of it, let me know.
PPS. 
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