Another nephew update

Jan Trinks
Jan Trinks Member Posts: 477
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi all:

The latest I've heard on my nephew last night was he has developed H4 Flu pneumonia but they're not overly concerned about that and are giving antibiotics. The really good news is he's breathing mostly on his own and they did start exercising one of his legs. Didn't do the other leg as skin grafting was involved in that surgery and they didn't want to bother it just yet. Has not opened his eyes again while Mom was there but they did put in a trach and feeding tube Monday. They were going to take away the percocet and see what that does as far as being sleepy. But as I said before we're baby stepping here and grateful for all this. He still has a long way to go. Please continue your prayers and that the pneumonia will clear up quickly. Not sure if that's hospital acquired or not; as we all know these days the hospital isn't the best place to be when you're sick! Thanks so much. Love y'all. God bless!

Jan (Basketcase)

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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #2
    Pneumonia
    Congrats on the baby steps....it all starts one step at a time.

    I believe that it's probably fairly easy to catch pneumonia while in the hospital, especially while constantly layed out with a condition such as his.

    I'm sure they'll get the antibiotics flowing through him for that and have it under control in no time.

    Best,
    John
  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #3
    Praying
    Jan, thanking God for baby steps and praying for continued healing. Praying his mother finds some comfort and strength to continue in hope.

    Blessings
    Debbie
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #4
    Keep Up the Baby Steps
    We all know what baby steps lead to.
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #5
    jan
    stil keeping your nephew in my prayers.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #6
    sweetblood22 said:

    jan
    stil keeping your nephew in my prayers.

    Hi Jan
    Sorry to hear about the pneumonia now, it seems like one thing after another. Glad to hear that he is breathing on his own that is good news.

    Will continue to keep him in prayer.
    Hondo
  • connieprice1
    connieprice1 Member Posts: 300 Member
    #7
    Hi Jan, Just wanted you to
    Hi Jan, Just wanted you to know we will be praying for a full recovery. Your friends, Homer & Connie

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