Guest Cheryl Schaefer Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 They put him on a ventalator Friday. His blood pressure dropped to about 54. They did a procedure via leg to elevate. Infection still there but worst problem is air leakage from one lung. Draining and hoping it will heal on it's on. If not, they may surgically remove the rest of his lung or try to repair leaks. Surgery is highly risky so they are taking a few days to see if he will stablize or heal on his own. Lung remains inflated. Only good news right now. Don't know if he's going to make it and even if he does, he has to have more treatments which could aggrevate the situation further. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 hi cheryl, so sorry to hear of this recent development. you and dick are in my prayers. denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 So so sorry to hear that Dick is not doing so great. My prayers are going out to both of you right now. Hoping tomorrow will be brighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Praying for what is best for both you and Dick. God Bless, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Cheryl, Prayers for you and Dick -- prayers for strength, comfort, healing. Peace, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Cheryl- All the prayers I can muster right now for you and Dick - Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Well hell. So sorry to hear about the ventilator. That is not pleasant I know. Poor guy. Good wishes and prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 So sorry, I have not been on a vent. but have had lots of patients on them. Hopefully he will get thru this and be ready for the treatments soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Cheryl, my prayrs are with you and Dick. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Cheryl, Prayers being said for Dick right this very minute............. Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Prayers going up right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Cheryl, Prayers said for you and Dick. Keep the faith.... God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us.... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 I know it must be hard for you seeing him on a ventilator. My brother was on a ventilator for over a week and it was tough seeing him. But he was eventually taken off the ventilator. My brother is a stage IV and he had pneumonia and was able to come out of that. Prayers for both you and Dick. Donaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Dear Cheryl, Will be thinking and praying for you and Dick. I know how hard it is for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Lots of prayers being sent your way!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Cheryl, Earl was on a venilator and trach when he first got sick. It took about 5 days to wean him off but he is okay that way now. Keep your chin up, there are a lot of friends here praying and thinking only good thoughts for you. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Cheryl, Hang in there. Prayers for you and Dick. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Cheryl, Prays coming your way for both of you. These are really hard times. Hang on and hold him tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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