United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Courtney and I have been playing phone tag, but I finally reached her mom, Shelley, this morning for an update. She asked that I post an update to you all.

As you all know, Courtney returned to the Mayo last week with an infection. They have gone in 5 times now to flush things out and last Thursday had to remove the gracilis muscle that they had implanted because the artery was infected and no longer 'feeding' the muscle.

The docs are taking very good care of her, and hope to release her this Weds.

She is headed into surgery today for the last time hopefully, and they will sew her up.

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers please.

Nancy Birk
UBPN President

Thanks Nancy,
I was worried about her! I am sad to hear that they had to remove the muscle they just transfered, but her overall health is much more important after all.
Can't wait to hear from her.
Marieke

Courtney,
You are in my thoughts and Prayers "Until...."

Nancy, thanks for the update.

HUGS all around our UBPN Family,
Carolyn J
LOBPI,68 & Proud of it!

Nancy,

Thanks for the update. I am so sad about this.

Courtney, I know you are stronge, get well soon

Love and hugs,

Karen

Hi guys.....Court's dad called...she's back in her room with a wound vac on her arm...no drs in yet....must still be the infection....for every/anyone and all, PLEASE pray, think, meditate, communicate or whatever it takes to help keep Courtney strong so she is able to cope with this. Her heart is so sad and heavy and mine just aches and aches...the tears just flow and flow...she misses all of you..........will keep an update coming when I get a minute or will go through Nancy..thx.........Shelley

It must be so hard for all of you, try to stay positive, as much as you can, for her.
The vac does wonders, I know, i have seen it work first hand and at least that infection will get under control.
Again, so sorry that she has to go through this.
She is in my thoughts.
Marieke

Thank you all for keeping us up to date on Courtney. Rest assured that many many people are holding her close in thoughts and prayers. We just wish we could do something more tangible for her. I hate that she's having to go through all this.

Ellen

We still can't believe that this happened. Mel just visited Courtney on Wednesday and she seemed to be doing so well. We certainly are thinking of her and praying for the very best outcome. Sue

I feel so bad for Courtney.
She is such a trooper and such a positive person.
I hope this awful experience does not damage her spirit.
I will keep her in constant pray for healing and strength.
Kath (adult/obpi)

I have been wondering how Courtney was doing and worrying because there were no posts. I'm so sorry for what has happened and will pray that eveything calms down ASAP.