Family-related request

Family-related request#251636

By PAmedic - April 9th, 2009, 5:32 pm

- April 9th, 2009, 5:32 pm #251636

Please keep my grandmother- a long time supporter of TRBC and Jerry in general- in your prayers. Nearly 90, she was hospitalized yesterday afternoon for various issues.

A cath revealed 3 blockages- all either total or nearly 100% occluded. Stents are not an option due to the size and importance of these vessels (arterial), so a CABG x3 is planned (bypass).

HOWEVER - a serious complication arose after the cath, as the IV contrast dye used nearly threw her into renal failure- her kidney output is all but 0%. We are praying she does not need dialysis.

In any event: further cardiac treatment is out of the question for now until her kidneys regain function.

As a result of all the procedures, she is in a good deal of pain most of the time. In addition- an echo done came back poorly and she may be starting a pneumonia.

In short, many complex issues. Please pray for her and for wisdom for the many physicians working with her.

JLFJR wrote:Thanks for your input, PA! Very helpful.

ASOR Technical Advisor and Graphics Consultant

#251642

By Baldspot - April 9th, 2009, 6:17 pm

- April 9th, 2009, 6:17 pm #251642

Absolutely

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By flames1971 - April 9th, 2009, 6:24 pm

- April 9th, 2009, 6:24 pm #251644

Definately

SuperJon wrote:We're not building a 60,000 seat stadium. We're building a 30,000 seat stadium. The 60,000 number is when our grandkids have grandkids at Liberty.

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By Fumblerooskies - April 9th, 2009, 7:54 pm

- April 9th, 2009, 7:54 pm #251652

Praying for your grandmother, Medic.

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By phoenix - April 9th, 2009, 9:52 pm

- April 9th, 2009, 9:52 pm #251656

Prayers up, Medic.

This space for rent

#251675

By Rockthejungle - April 9th, 2009, 11:04 pm

- April 9th, 2009, 11:04 pm #251675

I will add this prayer request to my list.

#251723

By flameshaw - April 10th, 2009, 10:43 am

- April 10th, 2009, 10:43 am #251723

Praying my friend.

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By ATrain - April 10th, 2009, 10:49 am

- April 10th, 2009, 10:49 am #251725

Praying in Lynchburg my friend

4:28:2009-RIP Jeff Taylor

PAmedic wrote:you're absolutely right

#251733

By PAmedic - April 10th, 2009, 12:17 pm

- April 10th, 2009, 12:17 pm #251733

Appreciate it guys.

Got a phone call last nite around midnite that she was tiring- the decision was made to intubate her for now as to keep her O2 sats up but the real issue is still the kidneys. Likely to start dialysis by next week.

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers- as well as my family (who also lost my grandfather a little over a year ago)

thanks again

JLFJR wrote:Thanks for your input, PA! Very helpful.

ASOR Technical Advisor and Graphics Consultant

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By bigsmooth - April 11th, 2009, 10:52 am

- April 11th, 2009, 10:52 am #251869

praying for her and your family

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By Sly Fox - April 11th, 2009, 10:54 am

- April 11th, 2009, 10:54 am #251870

Praying in Texas.

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By PAmedic - April 11th, 2009, 12:28 pm

- April 11th, 2009, 12:28 pm #251877

thank you all!

my mood is a bit more upbeat today. She had a decent day yesterday and is currently NOT intubated.

we're hoping the docs get ahead of the pneumonia by next week, but time will tell.

thanks again, and keep the prayers coming.

I'm going to visit her today before work and will continue to update.

JLFJR wrote:Thanks for your input, PA! Very helpful.

ASOR Technical Advisor and Graphics Consultant

#252156

By FlameDad - April 13th, 2009, 9:00 pm

- April 13th, 2009, 9:00 pm #252156

Praying in WC.................

#254600

By TIMSCAR20 - April 22nd, 2009, 5:53 pm

- April 22nd, 2009, 5:53 pm #254600

PAmedic wrote:thank you all!

my mood is a bit more upbeat today. She had a decent day yesterday and is currently NOT intubated.

we're hoping the docs get ahead of the pneumonia by next week, but time will tell.

thanks again, and keep the prayers coming.

I'm going to visit her today before work and will continue to update.

You're a good boy visiting your sick grandma Medic. Saying a special prayer for you and the family from Richmond my friend!