Mike's Third Try to Get A Post Transplant Incisional Hernia Repaired

  it can !!!!  my dr wasnt alarmed when my alt went to 93 after treatment.  it came down when i completed abx. 

barry

Good to hear from you, Sandia....hope all is well at your house. Last note was very positive about you and your daughter....hope that continues...Hugs, ML

Thinking about you and Mike.

Sending love an prayers for smooth sailing and a good recovery.

Big Hugs,
Emma

Yesterday, the 30th, we spent the afternoon and evening at the local ER at the recommendation of our TP Coordinator. Mike was experiencing intolerable pain following his Incisional Hernia Repair on the 27th.

They did blood and a CT scan with contrast....which took from 2:30 until 10:00 PM, of course.

They did not admit him, nor transfer him to Jackson, which would have been the plan if he needed a surgical intervention.

Rather they gave him IV pain meds, got on top of his pain, and sent him home with flagyl antibiotic and pain meds (he had refused to take any...said he didn't need them, it was not a big surgery, etc.)

He has an emerging infection in section of his bowel they could see on the CT, but no bleeding. Good he went in before it got bad.

Post op appointment in Miami on Thursday...Tuesday and Wednesday are for resting up. He is sleeping all morning after he got up to take his pills and drink some water.

Thanks for all your support.

Mama Lama

Hope you get that much needed break. As much as we know caregivers need a break, need to take breaks, it IS impossible to take care of YOU when you are constantly in hospital, labs and ER with loved one. Rest. Sleep when you can. Sending you both, Big Hugs.

My girl is still trucking on her education. She finished her EMT Basic. She has now switched to Medical Office Specialist.

I'm still trucking along on my Phd. I should be taking my Comprehensive Exam in November and then writing my dissertation starting January 2016. I have no clue at that point how long it will take. Next spring I take my national counselor exam.

My work is tough. I work 50- 80 hours a week and some how God still gives me the grace to keep going. I don't know how.

Praying for you and Mike!!

Sandia

ML, I have been radio silent for a bit, but wanted to check in. I was happy to read your recent posts about Mike's operation. That darn infection will be moved out soon, I'm hoping. Glad to hear he finally got to have the operation and things are progressing in the right direction. Mike will feel, maybe already does, so much better. I will be posting a new thread about my mom and dad. I hope your sister is doing as well as possible.

Hugs,
2W

Hi all,

Mike has his post hernia operation follow up today.

The surgeon says he looks fine, did not think he HAD an infection.

But with an abundance of caution, suggested he follow up with a GI doc locally...that the problem was NOT with the hernia or liver or pancreas.

Not sure what he is going to do...after 5 hours in the car plus the waiting at the TP clinic, he is sound asleep for the rest of the day!

Best to all,

ML

ML,

Wonderful news! Hope this brings a bit of relief.

Hugs,
Emma

Oh, and I forgot...the liver function tests were half way from last week to normal...so low 100s last week and 50s this week...maybe normal range next time. Whew...one worries about a new liver.

We see the gastro next month.

ML

Awesome news Mama Lama, best wishes for Mike's recovery and a restful weekend for you both! GK

Mike is lucky to have you MamaLama. Unfortunately, I don't have any better knowledge to offer any suggestions, I'm sorry. You were and are in my prayers.