Thursday, September 22, 2011



Yesterday evening David was transferred out of the ICU and back to his posh single room with the fabulous view. It is a step in the right direction, but his blood tests show a new bacteria in his blood, one which requires yet another switch of antibiotics. A few days ago he had entrococchi bacteria, now he has gram negative rods. It is tricky to find the right balance of drugs, to fit each new species.

David is also retaining a large amount of water in his body, but today he was finally well enough to be put on diuretics, so that he can start to shed some of his water weight, which is probably in the range of 60-70 pounds worth. Such a large amount of fluid stresses his body, and makes him quite uncomfortable.

This afternoon the doctors did an MRI on him in order to try to pinpoint from where his infections originate. If they cannot treat the site from where all these infections arise, they will keep recurring, and that will not be workable. No word yet on what they found on the MRI, the image will have to be read by experts. We are hoping they can find some answers this time, and that we will know more tomorrow.

Peace and love,
Monika
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    thanks for the update, monika. please give david our best...we're thinking of you and dave as you work through this bump in the road

    love

    alan and jan

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Monika, är så ledsen att höra att ni har det motigt just nu, jag håller alla tummar & tår att David kryar på sig snabbt och slipper de eländiga och elaka infektionerna. Hälsa hela familjen från mig.
    Många många kramar
    Åsa

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Monika, I've been thinking so much about both of you as you navigate some very turbulent waters. For quite a while, I have been saying David's name during the Mi Shebeirach, the prayer for healing, at Kerem Shalom's Friday night services, and will continue to do so.

    Love to you both,

    Pam Swing

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  4. SharonSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Praying hard for Dave. I've been away at Merrowvista with the 6th grade. Love, love, love.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Dearest Monika,

    Thank you for sharing David's condition with everyone. Your grace is amazing. We are all praying and singing for you and your family.

    Pls hug David for me and Nikki..

    Many blessings,
    Ellen

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  6. SharonSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I forgot to add that the love is to You, Dave, Luke and Amanda. Still praying hard for Dave and still sending you all love.

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  7. Casey CameronSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Monika, please give Dave a hug for me and save one for yourself. I think of you both often these days.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I'm thinking of you Monika and dear David. Wishing those rods and other ickies away, smooth healing, clear waters ahead. All the love in our hearts and minds with you,
    anne

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Sending my love, good wishes, and thoughts to you and David. Looking forward to seeing you both at the field before too long.
    Gerrie & Scout

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Shoot, Dave, this wasn't what I wanted to see when I checked the blog yesterday. You and your family are inspirations...and you have so many of us pulling for you, everywhere. Whenever you're up for visitors - just holler and I'll be there.

    much love,
    Cassie

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  11. Mary LeonhardtSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I'm thinking of you, David, and hoping you are back in the classroom soon. I think of you sitting in your (messy) photo lab surrounded by chatting, excited kids. Boy, all these infections suck.

    Mary Leonhardt

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