Madeline & Jim left Thursday morning for a quick 2 day trip back to Pittsburgh for some follow-up appointments and tests. These trips will be part of their new routine every other month for the next two years. After that, they will continue to make the trips with less frequency.
Unfortunately, Madeline fell in the Philadelphia airport during a layover on the way to Pittsburgh. Ever the trooper, she boarded the plane to continue the journey. By the time the plane landed, Mad was unable to put any weight on her left leg. However, she continued with her pulmonary appointments (which went well!) before heading to the ER where x-rays confirmed that she had broken her left hip. On Friday morning, rather than undergoing a bronchoscopy, as previously scheduled to test for rejection, Madeline had a partial hip replacement at UPMC. Saturday she she was able to move to a chair and today she took a few steps with a walker. The bronchoscopy is now scheduled for Tuesday and Madeline will have inpatient rehabilitation for about a week or two at UPMC -- back to her old stomping grounds where she spent a week and a half in February. As always, Madeline continues to have a positive attitude and is confident that she'll be back home in no time at all! She's ready to meet her granddaughter-- who could arrive any day now -- and celebrate her neice's wedding on the 17th. All of your thoughts and prayers have helped in the past and we know they'll help on this new, unexpected journey!
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Pat and Joan
6/4/2017 10:12:17 pm
Mad, Jim and Family, we are sending all POSITIVE thoughts and prayers your way. These hips- I think there's something in the water on BVD! 😉
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:21:51 pm
Thanks, Pat and Joan. Great talking to you, Joan, today. See you soon on BVD!! 😘❤
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Carol Lennon
6/4/2017 10:41:12 pm
Hi Madeline,
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Thanks, Carol! Lot of incentive to get home! I'll be there soon!! Congrats on your grandson's URI graduation! Pictures are great!
6/6/2017 05:25:19 pm
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Mary and JJ
6/4/2017 10:47:48 pm
Madeline, we can't believe this . You are an amazing trooper and should get an award for your positive attitude.!
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:28:27 pm
Thanks Mary and. JJ! We can't believe this happened! Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. Keep praying for a speedy recovery. We deserve a chilled Chardonnay at BSBC!!
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Mary Kilmartin
6/5/2017 04:17:03 am
Praying for your full recovery! You are one strong woman!
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:29:59 pm
Thanks Mary! I'm going to work really hard! Don't want to miss one good beach day!!
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Jane a robinson
6/5/2017 08:52:33 am
Madeline
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:31:13 pm
Thanks Jane and Andy! See you soon at Bonnet!!
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Michelle Mary
6/5/2017 09:06:05 am
Were you dancing on tables at the airport?! You are one tough cookie! Now you'll not only be the superstar patient of the lung center at UPMC, but you'll the superstar of the ortho floor too! Wishing you a speedy recovery and a quick return to RI! Sending love and prayers to you, Jim, and the whole fam! See you again soon on BVD and at BSBC! xoxo
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:35:51 pm
Thanks, Michelle Mary!! Working hard to get to family and friends at Bonnet. It will happen soon!! My Wonder Woman Koozie will give me incentive! I won't be dancing on tables at the wedding, but chill the Chardonnay!!
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Jeanne LaBelle
6/5/2017 11:07:42 am
Madeline, so sorry to hear about your fall. May you have speedy recovery. Sending love and prayers...
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:37:18 pm
Thanks, Jeanne! The prayers worked before. They will work again¡
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Mary feeney
6/5/2017 06:22:41 pm
Dearest Madeline....I am with you through this new and challenging journey....love you Mary
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:42:03 pm
Thanks, Mary! Hip replacement went well. Had a Bronch today. Hopefully I'll be up and moving soon. I'm disappointed this happened. But I'm strong and have a lot of incentive. Everyone says I should have a speedy recovery. Love and hugs to everyone across the pond! 😘🇮🇪🍷🇱🇷❤
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Leo &Susie miller
6/5/2017 07:42:51 pm
Jim &Madeline, you are in our prayers every day.
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:44:10 pm
Thanks Susie and Leo! Great hearing from you. The prayers worked before. They will work again!
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Tom and Tender
6/5/2017 09:30:30 pm
Thinking of you both and wishing you a speedy hip rehab so you can get back home to everyone who cares and loves you! Prayers for you every day!
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:45:47 pm
Thanks Tom and Tender! Your prayers worked before, they will work again!!
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Janet Welch
6/5/2017 11:44:58 pm
I have been praying for you and Jim all day! I hope your back in RI real soon! God bless you both! Love, Janet
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Madeline
6/6/2017 05:48:22 pm
Thanks, Janet! Your prayers are the best! Keep them coming!! I know they work!! 😘❤😘❤
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6/6/2017 07:57:38 pm
Hi Mad, we feel like we are constantly reading the "Perils of Pauline". You are one of the strongest women we know and again, you are in our thoughts and prayers!! We will see you at the beach!
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Madeline
6/7/2017 06:24:44 pm
Thanks, Kevin and Wendy! I plan on a swift recovery. Keep that Chardonnay chilled!!?
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Jane Iannetta
6/6/2017 10:43:40 pm
So sorry to hear of your recent accident and surgery. I hope you continue to improve and are back home to RI in no time. Prayers continue for your continued and steady progress. 🙏
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Madeline
6/8/2017 09:02:27 pm
Thanks, Jane! Those prayers are working once again. I'm getting stronger each day. Will be back home soon! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!
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