Need your prayers.....

[Zobaczcie suki]

Sounds like progress, awesome!

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Normally saying your a Cardinals fan is a sign that you should be hospitalized, not a sign of progress .

Just trying to inject a little humor into a very serious situation. Very glad to hear that things seem to be heading in the right direction. Great news.

 

[Mitch]

Great to hear of the progress! Praying for more each day!

 

[MadCardDisease]

Great news! Hoping for the best!



By the way in 1915 we were known as the Racine Cardinals. Little bit of Cardinals Trivia there...

 

[NeverSayDieFan]

In God's word there is...STRENGTH!

I sought the Lord and He heard me
and delivered me from ALL my fears.

This poor man cried out; and the Lord heard him.
And saved him out of ALL his troubles.

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good.
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous
But the Lord delivers him out of them ALL.

...Taken from Psalm 34.

GOD KNOWS...GOD CARES...GOD IS WITH YOU!

Mark

 

[slanidrac16]

I've had the most wonderful day in my life.

My son is going to survive. He has been off the respirator for 36 hours and his body has responded. They broke the fever. His vitals have not only remained good, they have improved.

He has a long road of therapy and we are not sure how long he will remain hospitalized. He is very weak. He could hardly push the buttons on the tv remote, but he is out of the woods. He is dealing with what they call ICU delirium so although he is somewhat cognizant he is sometimes confused. That's perfectly normal for what he's been through.

Three days ago doctors would not assure or predict he was going to make it. Tonight we watched the Blackhawk game together as he cherished a simple bottle of diet Sierra Mist....and I cherished watching him drink it!

Thank you so much for your prayers and donations. He is already freaking out about when he can back to work. Wait until he finds out that all the benefits people have put together have raised nearly $13,000. No where near the amount needed to pay the hospital bills ( who cares?) but enough to pay his mortgage and feed his family for a couple of month's if he is not able to return to work for a while.

I am the luckiest man in the world. Through all this I have discovered that I am surrounded by a circle of friends second to none. YOU are all a part of that circle. Though we live in different parts of the country your compassion , prayers and love is indescribable.

As I have said over and over again, I can never repay all the love but I promise for the rest of my days on this earth I will forever pay it forward.

In closing, when he was lying there in a coma, I promised him that I would treat him to a football game in Arizona on my dime. I even told him it would be the Sunday Night game vs Baltimore. Guess I can back out now.

Maybe we'll be able to hook up with some of you then and we can toast a drink to life.

Love you all.

 

[Jetstream Green]

I've had the most wonderful day in my life.

My son is going to survive. He has been off the respirator for 36 hours and his body has responded. They broke the fever. His vitals have not only remained good, they have improved.

He has a long road of therapy and we are not sure how long he will remain hospitalized. He is very weak. He could hardly push the buttons on the tv remote, but he is out of the woods. He is dealing with what they call ICU delirium so although he is somewhat cognizant he is sometimes confused. That's perfectly normal for what he's been through.

Three days ago doctors would not assure or predict he was going to make it. Tonight we watched the Blackhawk game together as he cherished a simple bottle of diet Sierra Mist....and I cherished watching him drink it!

Thank you so much for your prayers and donations. He is already freaking out about when he can back to work. Wait until he finds out that all the benefits people have put together have raised nearly $13,000. No where near the amount needed to pay the hospital bills ( who cares?) but enough to pay his mortgage and feed his family for a couple of month's if he is not able to return to work for a while.

I am the luckiest man in the world. Through all this I have discovered that I am surrounded by a circle of friends second to none. YOU are all a part of that circle. Though we live in different parts of the country your compassion , prayers and love is indescribable.

As I have said over and over again, I can never repay all the love but I promise for the rest of my days on this earth I will forever pay it forward.

In closing, when he was lying there in a coma, I promised him that I would treat him to a football game in Arizona on my dime. I even told him it would be the Sunday Night game vs Baltimore. Guess I can back out now.

Maybe we'll be able to hook up with some of you then and we can toast a drink to life.

Love you all.

Wonderful!

 

[Mitch]

I've had the most wonderful day in my life.

My son is going to survive. He has been off the respirator for 36 hours and his body has responded. They broke the fever. His vitals have not only remained good, they have improved.

He has a long road of therapy and we are not sure how long he will remain hospitalized. He is very weak. He could hardly push the buttons on the tv remote, but he is out of the woods. He is dealing with what they call ICU delirium so although he is somewhat cognizant he is sometimes confused. That's perfectly normal for what he's been through.

Three days ago doctors would not assure or predict he was going to make it. Tonight we watched the Blackhawk game together as he cherished a simple bottle of diet Sierra Mist....and I cherished watching him drink it!

Thank you so much for your prayers and donations. He is already freaking out about when he can back to work. Wait until he finds out that all the benefits people have put together have raised nearly $13,000. No where near the amount needed to pay the hospital bills ( who cares?) but enough to pay his mortgage and feed his family for a couple of month's if he is not able to return to work for a while.

I am the luckiest man in the world. Through all this I have discovered that I am surrounded by a circle of friends second to none. YOU are all a part of that circle. Though we live in different parts of the country your compassion , prayers and love is indescribable.

As I have said over and over again, I can never repay all the love but I promise for the rest of my days on this earth I will forever pay it forward.

In closing, when he was lying there in a coma, I promised him that I would treat him to a football game in Arizona on my dime. I even told him it would be the Sunday Night game vs Baltimore. Guess I can back out now.

Maybe we'll be able to hook up with some of you then and we can toast a drink to life.

Love you all.

Loving you right back. You are such a good man and father. And clearly the acorn didn't fall far from the tree. Bless you and your family, ever and always, slanidrac.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Awesome news.

 

[oaken1]

I've had the most wonderful day in my life.

My son is going to survive. He has been off the respirator for 36 hours and his body has responded. They broke the fever. His vitals have not only remained good, they have improved.

He has a long road of therapy and we are not sure how long he will remain hospitalized. He is very weak. He could hardly push the buttons on the tv remote, but he is out of the woods. He is dealing with what they call ICU delirium so although he is somewhat cognizant he is sometimes confused. That's perfectly normal for what he's been through.

Three days ago doctors would not assure or predict he was going to make it. Tonight we watched the Blackhawk game together as he cherished a simple bottle of diet Sierra Mist....and I cherished watching him drink it!

Thank you so much for your prayers and donations. He is already freaking out about when he can back to work. Wait until he finds out that all the benefits people have put together have raised nearly $13,000. No where near the amount needed to pay the hospital bills ( who cares?) but enough to pay his mortgage and feed his family for a couple of month's if he is not able to return to work for a while.

I am the luckiest man in the world. Through all this I have discovered that I am surrounded by a circle of friends second to none. YOU are all a part of that circle. Though we live in different parts of the country your compassion , prayers and love is indescribable.

As I have said over and over again, I can never repay all the love but I promise for the rest of my days on this earth I will forever pay it forward.

In closing, when he was lying there in a coma, I promised him that I would treat him to a football game in Arizona on my dime. I even told him it would be the Sunday Night game vs Baltimore. Guess I can back out now.

Maybe we'll be able to hook up with some of you then and we can toast a drink to life.

Love you all.

EXCELLENT NEWS!!! I am so happy for your son your family and you..... how long until he gets to go home?

 

[slanidrac16]

Could be several days and then he might be moved to a p.t. Facility closer to home. It all depends on how he progresses here with his therapy . Thanks for asking.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Holy crap.... Where have I been?

Many blessings being sent your way.

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

I've had the most wonderful day in my life.

My son is going to survive. He has been off the respirator for 36 hours and his body has responded. They broke the fever. His vitals have not only remained good, they have improved.

He has a long road of therapy and we are not sure how long he will remain hospitalized. He is very weak. He could hardly push the buttons on the tv remote, but he is out of the woods. He is dealing with what they call ICU delirium so although he is somewhat cognizant he is sometimes confused. That's perfectly normal for what he's been through.

Three days ago doctors would not assure or predict he was going to make it. Tonight we watched the Blackhawk game together as he cherished a simple bottle of diet Sierra Mist....and I cherished watching him drink it!

Thank you so much for your prayers and donations. He is already freaking out about when he can back to work. Wait until he finds out that all the benefits people have put together have raised nearly $13,000. No where near the amount needed to pay the hospital bills ( who cares?) but enough to pay his mortgage and feed his family for a couple of month's if he is not able to return to work for a while.

I am the luckiest man in the world. Through all this I have discovered that I am surrounded by a circle of friends second to none. YOU are all a part of that circle. Though we live in different parts of the country your compassion , prayers and love is indescribable.

As I have said over and over again, I can never repay all the love but I promise for the rest of my days on this earth I will forever pay it forward.

In closing, when he was lying there in a coma, I promised him that I would treat him to a football game in Arizona on my dime. I even told him it would be the Sunday Night game vs Baltimore. Guess I can back out now.

Maybe we'll be able to hook up with some of you then and we can toast a drink to life.

Love you all.

This is awesome news! Thank God!

 

[NeverSayDieFan]

Can't stop smiling.....

THANK-YOU, LORD, and please continue to bless this family.

"Family" is one of the MOST precious gifts of all!

Mark

 

[NYCARDS]

This wonderful to hear. My prayers that he continues to make a full and quick recovery.

 

[slanidrac16]

Thank You all again!. His motor skills are already improving. He had a hard time touching his nose yesterday but today he had no problem.

Still is confused at times but that is normal. He was moved out of ICU and put in a regular room. Therapy starts on Monday. How he does will help determine when he will be released and he may end up in a rehab center if need be. He definitely will need time to recover his strength and stamina.

I can live with that. He's alive!

 

[ajcardfan]

I apologize if this is too nosy...

But have they figured out the reason for his pancreatitis?

 

[slanidrac16]

I apologize if this is too nosy...

But have they figured out the reason for his pancreatitis?

Not too nosy at all.

They only have a theory. They believe it started with a gall stone that moved to the pancreas duct and blocked it. The pancreas started leaking enzymes
into the body which seemed to attack his left lung. They believe the stone passed rather quickly but the damage had already begun. Him being a smoker ( not any more!) hampered the situation. His lungs filled with fluid and he was on antibiotics, none of which seemed to be working to reduce the fever. The pancreas slowly began returning to normal but the fever was not going down. They kept switching antibiotics to try to find the right one or combination of the right ones. Finally as his lung fluids began to diminish, the pancreas calming down and the right combo of antibiotics his fever started to drop.
However, with all the antibiotics he developed c-dif in his lower bowels because all the good bacteria was destroyed from all the antibiotics. That is now being treated and had no effect on his fever.

It was a catch 22. Time was of the essence so they weren't going to wait to find the "right " antibiotic so they thru everything at him. They will never really know what was the absolute cause or the absolute cure but this is their theory.

 

[Osbern61]

I'm glad to hear things are looking up with your son.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Fantastic news. What at great way to start off my Monday. Hang in there my friend!

 

[82CardsGrad]

Not too nosy at all.

They only have a theory. They believe it started with a gall stone that moved to the pancreas duct and blocked it. The pancreas started leaking enzymes
into the body which seemed to attack his left lung. They believe the stone passed rather quickly but the damage had already begun. Him being a smoker ( not any more!) hampered the situation. His lungs filled with fluid and he was on antibiotics, none of which seemed to be working to reduce the fever. The pancreas slowly began returning to normal but the fever was not going down. They kept switching antibiotics to try to find the right one or combination of the right ones. Finally as his lung fluids began to diminish, the pancreas calming down and the right combo of antibiotics his fever started to drop.
However, with all the antibiotics he developed c-dif in his lower bowels because all the good bacteria was destroyed from all the antibiotics. That is now being treated and had no effect on his fever.

It was a catch 22. Time was of the essence so they weren't going to wait to find the "right " antibiotic so they thru everything at him. They will never really know what was the absolute cause or the absolute cure but this is their theory.

Wow... SO great to know that he will survive and is improving each day! Praise God!

 

[carrrnuttt]

I am both sad to have missed this thread and glad.

Sad that I wasn't able to offer words of comfort when you really needed it.

Glad that in one short read, I am able to find the [relatively] happy outcome that everyone was praying for.

I'd offer to help more, but I am finding myself also taking care of a family member we had a similar [life threatening] scare with two months ago. We had her move in with us for now until she is well enough to move back to her house.

I do offer my thoughts to you and yours.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Friday update. Major hurdle today. They experimented taking him off the resirator ( to our shock) and he was strong enough to maintain breathing on his own with an oxygen mask. They took him off all sedatives and for the first time in 10 days he was able to open his eyes and communicate.

Doctors warned us there are many things that can still turn this whole situation south. He must maintain his vitals and of course continue to the ability to breathe while they start to ween him off the mask. They warned us he could end up back on the respirator should any of the above go backwards. So please , PLEASE continue to pray for him.

I'll close with this. While he was coming out of his sedatives they asked him questions.
What year was it? He responded 1915.
Who was the President? He said Clinton.

About an hour later his wife and I started asking similar questions.

I asked, Who is your favorite football team?
He whispered...I kid you not, Arizona Cardinals!

Guys we are 1 day away from really breaking out of the dark. Tonight is huge. Tomorrow could be a wonderful day or it could be a major setback. I'm sticking with wonderful.

Wow!

Glad to hear he is pulling through.

 

[Jttsaz]

Sorry I missed this! I'm glad to hear he's on the road to recovery!!!

 

[WildBB]

All Right Dan!