Carl still in ICU

Carl_Renee

LivinginNH said:

One of my co-workers was

One of my co-workers was recently on pain killers and he told me that he kept seeing squirrels running around his living room and didn't know why his father was just playing with them. :-D

funny you should mention squirrels
In middle of Denver I saw 3 of them yesterday on my walk around the outside of the hospital. I firmly believe animals have messages for us. Sadly Squirrel comes with various from one end to another. From Warning to perseverance. I have 3 kids so wonder if seeing 3 different squirrels in short frame time is warning for them to be here maybe? I don't know how to read this one. Or to message to not give up and keep moving forward.

Renee

Minnesotagirl

Carl_Renee said:

sorry not sure what happened
I stopped the send off as I saw a misspelled word and resent and guess it decided to post several times. Sorry about that

Renee

Blessings to you and your family
Good Morning,

I just wanted to say I am sending encouragement to you and your family. I am so sorry that you are facing this medical setback. I pray that the Drs. will advise on what is happening to your husband shortly. We must always remember to pray for wisdom for the Drs. that treat ourselves or loved ones. We put all our faith in them and we must remember that their faith comes from our father above. Blessings to you, your husband and children today ~ may God encompass you and give you strenth~
Minnesotagirl

smokeyjoe

Minnesotagirl said:

Blessings to you and your family
Good Morning,

I just wanted to say I am sending encouragement to you and your family. I am so sorry that you are facing this medical setback. I pray that the Drs. will advise on what is happening to your husband shortly. We must always remember to pray for wisdom for the Drs. that treat ourselves or loved ones. We put all our faith in them and we must remember that their faith comes from our father above. Blessings to you, your husband and children today ~ may God encompass you and give you strenth~
Minnesotagirl

Thanks for the update, keep
Thanks for the update, keep us posted, thinking of you and your family. Hope things start to improve for you soon.

tommycat

Carl_Renee said:

numbers climbing
his bili numbers from this mornings labs are 22 so on the rise still, phosphorus is 6 which is higher than they want, glucose shot up to 400, temps are still 101-103, Got stents in yesterday afternoon-2 of them they found 2 leaks, he had a bm last night first one since morning of surgery. He was delusional again coming out he didn't even respond to me so restraints became necessary. that was incredibly hard to watch. He said he wants to go home so bringing home to him and kids should be here later today. Waiting for surgeon to make his rounds give his thoughts. Before when I asked about whether the kids should be brought was told lets not make any decisions yet, this morning let him know my plans to have them brought down and he said he would have a counselor come see me to help arrange hotel, when they see him for the first time etc. Not really sure how to take that, but in many ways I could use them here for me too. That is what I have for now. Waiting on retake of labs and see what they say. Dr. said he has his suspicions of what is going on but wants to wait and see what the new results say.

Renee

Glad you have your kids
Glad you have your kids coming....times like this require all the support one can get.
Big hugs~

pepebcn

tommycat said:

Glad you have your kids
Glad you have your kids coming....times like this require all the support one can get.
Big hugs~

Thank you for the Update Renee.
Still praying for you both.
God bless.

relaxoutdoors08

pepebcn said:

Thank you for the Update Renee.
Still praying for you both.
God bless.

Continued Prayers
We are praying the Doctors do find the cause and have a plan for your husband. Please feel we are here for you.
NB

herdizziness

Carl_Renee said:

numbers climbing
his bili numbers from this mornings labs are 22 so on the rise still, phosphorus is 6 which is higher than they want, glucose shot up to 400, temps are still 101-103, Got stents in yesterday afternoon-2 of them they found 2 leaks, he had a bm last night first one since morning of surgery. He was delusional again coming out he didn't even respond to me so restraints became necessary. that was incredibly hard to watch. He said he wants to go home so bringing home to him and kids should be here later today. Waiting for surgeon to make his rounds give his thoughts. Before when I asked about whether the kids should be brought was told lets not make any decisions yet, this morning let him know my plans to have them brought down and he said he would have a counselor come see me to help arrange hotel, when they see him for the first time etc. Not really sure how to take that, but in many ways I could use them here for me too. That is what I have for now. Waiting on retake of labs and see what they say. Dr. said he has his suspicions of what is going on but wants to wait and see what the new results say.

Renee

We're still here praying and waiting on those lab tests results to be in the right direction!!
Thinking of you both.
Winter Marie

pepebcn

relaxoutdoors08 said:

Continued Prayers
We are praying the Doctors do find the cause and have a plan for your husband. Please feel we are here for you.
NB

Hope is getting some improvement .
My prayers still with you.
God belss.

Carl_Renee

pepebcn said:

Hope is getting some improvement .
My prayers still with you.
God belss.

wait and watch
Today his bili went up to 24, he wasn't hungry but the dr said if he would drink protein shakes today he wouldn't put in a feeding tube. He said he would so here is to hoping he did. I have stayed at the hotel with the kids the afternoon for some sleep. I am still feeling loopy. Was 1.3 day before surgery, day of 3.6 and just keeps rising.

They are moving him out of icu as there really isn't anything further they can do for him but watch and hope the liver is viable and kicks in. He will definitely be there another week. His liver has plenty of blood flow so that isn't the issue, so far the stents in to stop the leaks are stopping the bilis from climbing. The dr. this morning just looked at me and asked if I looked this morning numbers I said yes and he just said I don't need to say anymore. That almost is harder than just saying something. I am still hopeful the remaining liver is good enough to work. Maybe all the meds to control pain has kept it from doing its job so far. They took him off IV psa button and put him on oral. He is still having problems with is right arm. They aren't saying he had a stroke but a definite seizure. I still can't help but wonder about a mild stroke. Seizure is more consistent however with liver trauma. The liver has good blood flow I am holding on to that. they did find a blood clot so giving heprin via iv rather than belly.

Renee

janie1

Carl_Renee said:

wait and watch
Today his bili went up to 24, he wasn't hungry but the dr said if he would drink protein shakes today he wouldn't put in a feeding tube. He said he would so here is to hoping he did. I have stayed at the hotel with the kids the afternoon for some sleep. I am still feeling loopy. Was 1.3 day before surgery, day of 3.6 and just keeps rising.

They are moving him out of icu as there really isn't anything further they can do for him but watch and hope the liver is viable and kicks in. He will definitely be there another week. His liver has plenty of blood flow so that isn't the issue, so far the stents in to stop the leaks are stopping the bilis from climbing. The dr. this morning just looked at me and asked if I looked this morning numbers I said yes and he just said I don't need to say anymore. That almost is harder than just saying something. I am still hopeful the remaining liver is good enough to work. Maybe all the meds to control pain has kept it from doing its job so far. They took him off IV psa button and put him on oral. He is still having problems with is right arm. They aren't saying he had a stroke but a definite seizure. I still can't help but wonder about a mild stroke. Seizure is more consistent however with liver trauma. The liver has good blood flow I am holding on to that. they did find a blood clot so giving heprin via iv rather than belly.

Renee

thinking of you both
Praying things turn around. Good blood flow, taking in protein, and having the pca discontinued, stents working,.....should help.
Please take care. Glad kids are there. Give everyone a hug. We're all pulling for Carl.

pepebcn

janie1 said:

thinking of you both
Praying things turn around. Good blood flow, taking in protein, and having the pca discontinued, stents working,.....should help.
Please take care. Glad kids are there. Give everyone a hug. We're all pulling for Carl.

Praying for a change Renee.
Pulling for Carl as well.
Have a big hug.

MrsJP

Carl_Renee said:

wait and watch
Today his bili went up to 24, he wasn't hungry but the dr said if he would drink protein shakes today he wouldn't put in a feeding tube. He said he would so here is to hoping he did. I have stayed at the hotel with the kids the afternoon for some sleep. I am still feeling loopy. Was 1.3 day before surgery, day of 3.6 and just keeps rising.

They are moving him out of icu as there really isn't anything further they can do for him but watch and hope the liver is viable and kicks in. He will definitely be there another week. His liver has plenty of blood flow so that isn't the issue, so far the stents in to stop the leaks are stopping the bilis from climbing. The dr. this morning just looked at me and asked if I looked this morning numbers I said yes and he just said I don't need to say anymore. That almost is harder than just saying something. I am still hopeful the remaining liver is good enough to work. Maybe all the meds to control pain has kept it from doing its job so far. They took him off IV psa button and put him on oral. He is still having problems with is right arm. They aren't saying he had a stroke but a definite seizure. I still can't help but wonder about a mild stroke. Seizure is more consistent however with liver trauma. The liver has good blood flow I am holding on to that. they did find a blood clot so giving heprin via iv rather than belly.

Renee

Thinking of you
Hi Renee-
Just wanted you to no that I'm thinking of you and your family. Sending cyber hugs and will keep you in my prayers.
jp