Need your prayers.....

[Darkside]

Glad to hear this. Hang in there man.

 

[Absolute Zero]

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.

My son's pancreatitis wasn't anywhere near as serious, but after 2 ER trips, 3 days in the hospital and a bunch of tests, they never figured his out either. There were hints that it may have been caused by him taking Prilosec, which is an acid blocker he was prescribed for heart burn.

He started taking it Thursday before Memorial Day, Saturday he was in the ER and they diagnosed "gastritis" and doubled the dosage, by Memorial day he was having trouble breathing. On that second ER visit, they actually bothered to test his blood and found the pancreas enzymes and admitted him.

Sounds like your son's doctors did a great job thankfully, ours, maybe not so much. So awesome he is pulling through!

 

[Catfish]

Al-------great news for your family and son. Our prayers will continue as long as needed. You ARE on our prayer list and many others now too. My son is your son's age, and I would be devastated to have this happen to him. He is my #1 Cardinals fan. We record and watch every game together, as well as replays. He is my Cardinals legacy. God love you and care for you and yours Al.

 

[slanidrac16]

You guys are so awesome. From this point on I will periodically give an update. They have removed all medications and he is no longer on oxygen.

He took his first steps, ( about 20 of them) and was totally exhausted for the day. They may be moving him to an intense rehab floor. How he responds will dictate the next phase.

I kind of believe he will end up going to a rehab center for a short time. He will not be able to return home until he can do some basic things like walk up stairs, shower and use the facilities. It's totally impossible for his wife Renee to nurse him and run a household with 5 kids.

Thanks again so much for listening and responding. You guys have put your collective arms around me and my family and gave me comfort at times when I could no longer "be strong". Bless you all. I love you guys.

 

[Cards_Campos]

My prayers to your family. As a father myself.... I understand your pain. God Bless you and your son.

 

[ajcardfan]

You guys are so awesome. From this point on I will periodically give an update. They have removed all medications and he is no longer on oxygen.

He took his first steps, ( about 20 of them) and was totally exhausted for the day. They may be moving him to an intense rehab floor. How he responds will dictate the next phase.

I kind of believe he will end up going to a rehab center for a short time. He will not be able to return home until he can do some basic things like walk up stairs, shower and use the facilities. It's totally impossible for his wife Renee to nurse him and run a household with 5 kids.

Thanks again so much for listening and responding. You guys have put your collective arms around me and my family and gave me comfort at times when I could no longer "be strong". Bless you all. I love you guys.

Thanks for the updates. I'm so glad that he is getting better for you and everyone else that loves him.

 

[Bert]

Thoughts and prayers for all you guys.

 

[phillycard]

Damn near in tears. God bless you and your family slanidrac.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Send my best your way. Hope he keeps getting better.

 

[slanidrac16]

Thanks again gang.

Dan came home on Tuesday (9th). He is evry weak and lacks stamina. He can do the basic everyday things of life like shower and dress but it will certainly be a while before he is cutting grass. He's not sleeping well and is having a bit of trouble with low potassium.

It will take some time but he's alive and that's all that really matters.

THANKS AGAIN , BIRDGANG!

 

[Absolute Zero]

 

[Cardsfanstl]

Glad to hear that Al!!!!!

 

[Buckybird]

Good news!!! God Bless you & ur family Slanidrac