Maryanne Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Dearest Peggy, You are one of the main people on here who I admire so much. Your dedication and willingness to never give up is heartfelt. I just want you to know how much your posts has lifted up so many people, even when you were at your lowest with your Don. Believe me I could understand how tired you are, you just want some peace. If anyone deserves it you certainly do. But you have this challenge now that you have to concentrate on. You will get through this and so will your son. I just lit a candle for your boy and I know in my heart that he will be out of that hospital and home soon. He just needs this nourishiment to get into his body. Big prayers sent, honey. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Peggy, I am so very sorry to read about your son's illness. Having been through two years of hell with my own son and osteosarcoma, I understand your pain. I will keep your son and your family in my prayers. Hang in there. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 A specialist just went in to see Mike. They think he has diabetes now. Ginny, I was going to write to you when I got time and tell you that diabetes is one of the complications of pancreatitis if it gets really bad. The pancreas can no longer produce insulin. I'd like to know more about your friend. Send me an email and let me know when you'll be home and I'll call you sometime this weekend. Love to all, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Adding my prayers for your son, Peggy. I've been following your post but just don't know what to say -- I really can't even imagine the depth of how tired you are of battling with this on your plate too. Take good care, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi Peggy, Praying for a complete recovery and for wisdom and skill for the Medical Team. God Bless..... Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Many prayers, Peggy. Many faithful prayers. love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for the thoughts and prayers Peggy. Keep us updated. I'm sure you are going through alot of why this, now??? Just know that we are all praying that things stabilize for Mike and that your worries are calmed. God, please hear us!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Continued prayers, Peggy. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 My son is a little better. His blood work is now normal. They have stopped the i.v. feedings (TPN) and gave him clear liquids tonight. His pain is still bad, but at least he’s not getting sick. The bad news is that his doctors told us he is probably going to have to be on strong pain medication the rest of his life because his pancreatitis is chronic. They said he is malnourished which explains his being so weak. They said they want him out of the hospital because they believe it is contributing to his depression which is also feeding his pain. There’s some concern about diabetes, which he will have to watch closely for a while. Diabetes is a common progression of pancreatitis. In summary, then, the plan is to gradually increase his diet the next 2-3 days from clear liquids, to soft foods, and then to a regular diet, and to wean him off the i.v. pain med. If he can eat without getting sick and they can get his pain to a manageable level, then he can get out of there! He’s telling people the goal is for him to go home Tuesday. I don’t know where he got that, but I hope he’s right! Thank you so much for your prayers! Love to all, Peggy P.S. Today (well, it's 1:30 a.m., so actually yesterday - the 8th) would have been our 39th wedding anniversary. If Don had been here, I would have received my usual dozen red roses and dinner at some really nice place in spite of our son's illness. Don would have said and done all the right things and made me feel "more better" about all this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Peggy, Hugs and prayers (lots of them) that your son recovers quickly. Please take care Love, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Peggy, Keeping my eye on you. I am so very sorry you are going through this. Hope your son continues to improve. My heart goes out to you . I know your anniversary date was a hard one to go through. God Bless. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Oh Peggy I'm so sorry that your son has been so ill. I can't even imagine what you must have been going through. I am sending very special prayers for him and for you. I also want to wish you a belated aniversary. Don't forget Don is was there for your aniversary. He was there to share the news that your son is getting better. Love and prayers for a much better week ahead. Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Peggy, Glad to hear Mike is better. Prayers that he continues to get better. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Peggy Just continued prayers for you and Mike.... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Continued prayers for you & your son. I think you should have bought yourself a dozen roses, being Don wasn't able to.(not because he didn't want to, I'm sure) I'm sure he sent you a dozen from heaven along with a lot of love and kisses. Breathe in deep through you nose and smell long and hard, you just might smell that rose smell in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Peggy, You have been through so much. Sending up prayers for both you and your son. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adela Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Peggy, Hope your son is doing much better and has made it home on Tuesday, today.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Adela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Oh Peggy. Please know I am thinking and praying for you and your son. God bless, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Well, I got him home this afternoon. I hope it was the right thing for them to release him. He is deathly-looking pale - no color in his skin at all. He has been up and walking around, though, and he's had some fruit and a piece of pie. The doctor told us he was malnourished, so I'm hoping some good home cooking, fruits and veggies will get the rosie glow back in his cheeks. You know how us moms are when our kids are sick. I shivered when I saw him in the bright light how pale and thin he was. I also turned pale when I bought his prescriptions - $760.00!!!!!! OUCH!!! He just walked by and told me I was going to fry my brain being on the computer so much. I guess that's a good sign - he's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!! Thank you again for your prayers. Hopefully this is the LAST time we have to go through this. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Peggy, I am so glad to hear your son is home with you! Prayers continuing for his continued recovery. Hugs, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I'm so glad he's doing better. Keep feeding him!! Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Peggy, Prayers for your son's continued recovery. I'm sure some good home cooking will do wonders. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Peggy, Thanks for the update. Glad he is home so you can cook for him. Prayers continue for you both. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Praying that good old home cooking is the best medicine. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Glad to hear he is home. My prayers continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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