Updated december 14@4:30 pm

Joe Sutliff had to be taken to RMH early Saturday evening. Her oxygen had dropped and they couldn't get it back up. And things escalated further downward and they called all the family in last night. However, she's made somewhat of a turn around today. She's still not out of the woods but is doing some better. 

Gene Beard's hip surgery went well this morning and is recovering. It was a bit more involved but went well. 

Lila Carter is having a vein ablation Friday. However, her left leg is swollen and causing lots of pain. Please pray this recedes and she's able to have the ablation. This is preparation for the knee surgery she needs.

Julia Parker has stage 4 cancer now. It is in her pancreas and liver and inoperable. She's been losing blood in her stomach due to the radiation she had several weeks ago. They're treating this with medication. She's starting chemo Monday and will have a treatment 3 straight Monday's. Then she'll have a week off and restart the 3 Monday treatments. This will go on through February. 

Kathy Firebaugh will see a gastro surgeon on Dec. 16  to discuss her options regarding the mass at the end of her esophagus.

David Smoot will have surgery Wed., Dec. 17 to put the brain stimulation device in his brain for his neck problem. He'll then go back on Dec. 26 for the 2nd part of the surgery.

Rachel Jennings fell Tuesday at home and may have broken her tail bone. She's in a lot of pain and can't see her doctor until Monday. She's also still having back problems too.

Linda Graybill fell Monday at home. Thankfully she didn't break any bones! She's going to Spring Tree this afternoon for rehab.

Haley Davis is experiencing a lot of pain due to a medical problem.

Karen Washington had a bypass done on her main vein in her liver yesterday. Thank the Lord it was successful and was able to go home today!

Ken Tilley had his Petscan and got a good report!

Bobby Sink is home recovering from having 1 stent put in his heart and recovering from his foot surgery.

Krystle Weaver recently found out she's pregnant and has been pretty sick with nausea for a couple of weeks now.

Walter Trump is in RMH PCU recovering from gall bladder surgery and not doing well. He's  pretty much out of it.

Debbie Thompson is recovering from recent serious eye surgery for detached retina/macula. She's seeing blurry / double vision still but better than it was. They've told her it may take up to 6 months to clear...if it's going to.  She goes back for follow up the end of the month.

Kenny Sink (not Bobby's nephew) is at UVA hospital with a blood clot in his lungs. He's on a ventilator. Not looking good.

Nolan Creasy received great news yesterday at his doctor's appointment regarding his progress. They took the NG tube, allowed him to go back to school today and said he's gained almost 20 lbs, which he needed to gain! Praise the Lord!  He'll have a Remicade treatment Dec. 15, then another 2 weeks later. Then he'll have 1 per month going forward.

Diana Woods recovery from her MOH'S surgery and the healing.

Ronnie Blanchard is waiting to get his hip surgery set up.

Valerie Gerst is having cancer surgery Dec. 17 in Missouri. (JR's mother - he and Missy are flying out Dec. 15 to be with her.)

Virginia Johnson is recovering from having some cancer removed from her leg and has been dealing with some infection from it. Also have a hip issue.

Dustin Dodge finally is set up for a consultation Jan. 8th with a cardiothoracic surgeon at UVA. He has a local appointment Nov. 24th.