Yesterday David had chills and a fever. I called his MGH medical team, and they suggested I bring him in to our local hospital, Emerson Hospital, for blood tests and to tap 6 liters from the rather substantial fluid deposit in his stomach. When the triage nurses saw him shivering and shaking from fevers, he was promptly admitted into the Emergency Room. Being a holiday, it turned out that no personnel was available to tap his stomach fluid, so they decided to keep him in over night, in order to perform the tap this morning.
Today they tapped him, and they also did an ultrasound to check for blood flow in his system. By afternoon they had found out a number of things. Firstly, both his portal vein and his TIPs stent are completely blocked, presumable by blood clots. Secondly, one of the bacteria in his blood has started growing, almost to the point of turning his blood septic. Thirdly, his blood pressure started falling to near dangerous levels. Tonight Emerson hospital transferred him to their ICU, and a call is in for a transfer to MGH hospital when a bed opens up. His blood pressure had to stabilize before he could be transported. As of now, he has been put on blood pressure medication, which has raised his blood pressure to a normal range. One of his antibiotics has been changed out for a stronger one, in order to combat the breakout infection in his blood. David and I are obviously disheartened by this turn of events, but we feel confident in the care of his doctors. Good energy and prayers are most welcome.
Peace,
Monika
Oh Monika, How awful for both of you. We are sending prayers and healing vibes to make David healthy and strong again. With love, Tom and Sue
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers go out to you and David and your family. You've endured so many bumps in his road to recovery. Keep the faith in yourselves and his medical team and I'm sure this will be behind you soon.
ReplyDeletePlease send David our love and good wishes.
Alan and Jan
Thinking of you both and your son and daughter. With all the great medical help, I am sure this will soon be behind you. We will keep positive thoughts. Jody
ReplyDeletePrayers and positive energy to you both.
ReplyDeleteHi Monika and David, sooo sorry to hear of this news. It does sound though that this hospital found out much information that they are acting upon appropriately. Good to hear the blood pressure is up and I know all systems will be up and running soon.
ReplyDeleteI love you and send you all best healing wishes.
Big hugs,
anne k. (d. pandy)
Hi David and family,
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts and best wishes your way. I hope to see you back at school again when you're feeling better. I enjoyed watching the short film on wet-plate photography. Best to Lucas and Amanda.
Eric Pohl
Dear Dave and Monika,
ReplyDeleteSending warm vibes of healing and hugs your way. Keep that positive, pure energy present- the healing will continue. It is not a set back but one step forward towards your goal of perfect well-ness.
We love you all.
Blessings,
Kym,Vincent, Maya and Aurelia
Dear Dave and Monika,
ReplyDeleteMuch positive energy, thoughts, and prayers to you both. You both are so inspiring in how you have handled all these bumps in the road with so much grace and such a positive outlook.
Susan Erickson
I'm channeling industrial-size positive energy and my most heart-felt prayers your way. Dave you are amazingly adept at turning the tables on these medical challenges. Heal-on Prifti!
ReplyDeletexxo,
Anne F. in L.A.
Sending my prayers. Yours and David's strength and resilience are truly awe inspiring, and I know you'll continue to rise above these challenges.
ReplyDeletePeace, healing and love,
Ben P.
I've been thinking about you both all day. Monika, you are a pillar of strength and David the parthenon of the pilars. I love you two so much, sending the healing thoughts of the day, love, anne k.
ReplyDeleteI didn't check the blog until just now. I feel so guilty for not looking for it sooner. I will continue to pray, pray, pray. We love you all and we are sending you a bright ray of healing white light.
ReplyDeleteThe Moss Family
Dear Monika and David,
ReplyDeleteI am holding you and your children in my prayers and sending love and healing energy your way. You have superb medical help.....and you have such a large circle of caring friends. May all our prayers and healing thoughts bring David rapid improvements.
Bill and I send our love,
Sherry
We are so sorry to hear of this, hope you are doing better. Mucho good vibes, Leslie and Bruce
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with your family as he was the best teacher I have ever had at CC. Matt Cristy '98
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