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Good luck! :)
Fight on.
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Keeping the positive thoughts flowing
^^ good luck to you!
Keep the faith... ^
stilll thinking about you guys & sending love....
Today's update:
Update for Tusday 12/16
Making a little progress. I'm getting sick of the term "cautiously optimistic", but considering all the issues we've had, it fits.
We had a LITTLE bit of urine yesterday morning, and throughout the day up until THIS morning, he passed a total of 44cc's of fluid. They did an ultrasound on him and found that he had 50cc's of urine in his bladder. This all means there is SOME kidney activity, and there is sufficient blodd supply still going to the kidneys, which was a concern. This would appear to indicate that we're finally heading in the right direction. Blood levels are still all over the place, but they can't get an accurate reading during dialysis anyways. However, they ARE seeing that he's now maintaining his counts, which means the internal bleeding has all but stopped, so he shouldn't require another transfusion. Again, the boggest concern NOW is the hypertension. His blood pressure gets CRAZY high last at night, until he gets the b.p. meds, or he starts the dialysis. Stroke is the number one concern with his pressures the way they are. They are doing a good job of keeping it down, but it makes me nervous as hell to see how high it gets.
The Docs also decided yesterday to take ALL food away for the next 5 days or so to give his stomach a chance to completely heal. He's still in pain & vomiting from the colitis, so they want to fix that once & for all. He's getting all his nutrition through an IV solution & lipid drip.
Baby steps, but again - we think we're starting down the right road. Finally.
Nurse told me today that he'll have to be put on Methadone because he's been on narcotics for over 7 days. Guess if they suddenly STOP them, he'll have withdrawal symptoms. I never knew that. Sure, he's been getting morphine, dilaudid, and a host of other great stuff, but Methadone? I thought that was just for junki....Heyyyyyyy!
Yup. My kid's gotta go through detox after all THIS. Man.
Well, though it might be hard to tell, I'm in a bit lighter mood. Happy to see a bit of progress, even though it's about a week later than we were hoping, but the Doc told me (confidentially) that he's gonna push to have Nik home by X-Mas. He told Mom yesterday that he WOULDN'T be. Doc asked me not to say anything to her yet. Sneaky S.O.B.
Well, feeling better about things, but still a long way to go, so I'll update again with any more improvements.
Thanks all ~ Your thoughts, prayers and virgin sacrifices appear to be working.
Don't stop 'em YET!
Kick ass news.
Great news man.
Prayers still said, vibes still sent.
great news mang. good to hear it!
So awesome. I hope things keep improving.
Keep at it, all you guys. Best of luck, again.
EP,
Was only going to sacrifice one Texan bitching about ungroomed snow at PowMow. Based on the progress you are seeing with the mini-minion I'm offering up the original Texan plus two of his buddies from Arkansas.
Damn glad to hear of positive steps! In my thoughts everyday!!
sucks that the little guy's gotta detox but otherwise sounds like awesome news. thoughts are still with you and your family.
.....excellent.....
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EP. Christmas is coming......what news?
Great News, EPs!
kabump, EP any good news?
Great news EP! I hope your kiddo is doing even better now four days after that update! I'm sure he is. Best of luck!
Keep the good vibes rollin':DQuote:
Originally posted by Tap
we're not stopping till he's home and playing normally
keep up the good work and stay strong!
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As you see from the "views" count, everybody keeps looking for your updates. Hoping all is well and the Season looks Bright.:)
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Waiting for the latest. Hoping all is going well.
hope the little guy gets better very soon. ^^^bizzump^^^