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Post by Hoot on Jan 29, 2019 12:09:15 GMT -5
So my son is missing the annual Nat’l Sales Meeting in Orlando this week. A couple of the guys took a headshot of him, made it actual size and attached it to a paint paddle and sent him pics of “him” at the airport, at the hotel and in the main room for the opening ceremonies. 😂 That was a great idea! I bet it cheered him up.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 15:05:49 GMT -5
He’s doing well. 👍 Surgeon stopped by, just as we got here! and said he’s doing better than he even anticipated. Getting stronger every day. 😊 The blood clots are still an issue, but they’re going to stop the heparin IV and start him on a Xeralto pill. That’s what caused bleeding in Dec prior to surgery, but we’re hoping that will be different now. 🙏🤞
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 15:33:09 GMT -5
He’s doing well. 👍 Surgeon stopped by, just as we got here! and said he’s doing better than he even anticipated. Getting stronger every day. 😊 The blood clots are still an issue, but they’re going to stop the heparin IV and start him on a Xeralto pill. That’s what caused bleeding in Dec prior to surgery, but we’re hoping that will be different now. 🙏🤞 I read your first two sentences and happy tears sprang to my eyes. I'm so very happy for you and him. Definitely saying prayers that all continues to go well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 15:36:59 GMT -5
He’s doing well. 👍 Surgeon stopped by, just as we got here! and said he’s doing better than he even anticipated. Getting stronger every day. 😊 The blood clots are still an issue, but they’re going to stop the heparin IV and start him on a Xeralto pill. That’s what caused bleeding in Dec prior to surgery, but we’re hoping that will be different now. 🙏🤞 I read your first two sentences and happy tears sprang to my eyes. I'm so very happy for you and him. Definitely saying prayers that all continues to go well. Thank you 😊💓
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Post by cowboyz on Feb 4, 2019 13:37:37 GMT -5
Any updates pink??
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2019 14:26:44 GMT -5
Not a lot of change...doing PT for strength. Still has 2 tubes - a drain and feeding, but hoping the drain comes out today. It’s a matter of when the stomach can function fully enough for real food. As soon as he can eat and drink, he can be discharged. The rest of us are just plain tired. Thanks for asking 😊
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Post by cowboyz on Feb 4, 2019 14:28:18 GMT -5
Not a lot of change...doing PT for strength. Still has 2 tubes - a drain and feeding, but hoping the drain comes out today. It’s a matter of when the stomach can function fully enough for real food. As soon as he can eat and drink, he can be discharged. The rest of us are just plain tired. Thanks for asking 😊 All positive steps... happy to hear it! No party when he gets home, just a nice LONG nap!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 15:37:57 GMT -5
Everything is good 😊 Drain tube out. He is on a GI diet as of this morning. 👍 Had a grilled cheese, Gatorade & a Hershey bar. This is the first solid food in a month. The feeding tube should come out tomorrow...all his nutrient levels are spot on, which means the small intestine is working well.
I’ve learned so much about how the human body works. It’s an amazing machine.
He’s literally coming down the HOME stretch 😊😊
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 15:40:15 GMT -5
Everything is good 😊 Drain tube out. He is on a GI diet as of this morning. 👍 Had a grilled cheese, Gatorade & a Hershey bar. This is the first solid food in a month. The feeding tube should come out tomorrow...all his nutrient levels are spot on, which means the small intestine is working well. I’ve learned so much about how the human body works. It’s an amazing machine. He’s literally coming down the HOME stretch 😊😊 What wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you and your family.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 17:01:27 GMT -5
Thank you Father, for this wonderful news.
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Post by cowboyz on Feb 7, 2019 8:15:15 GMT -5
Everything is good 😊 Drain tube out. He is on a GI diet as of this morning. 👍 Had a grilled cheese, Gatorade & a Hershey bar. This is the first solid food in a month. The feeding tube should come out tomorrow...all his nutrient levels are spot on, which means the small intestine is working well. I’ve learned so much about how the human body works. It’s an amazing machine. He’s literally coming down the HOME stretch 😊😊 Excellent news! I bet that was the BEST food he's ever had in his life!! Thanks for the smile this morning!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 15:18:12 GMT -5
HE’S GOING HOME TOMORROW!! All systems are working well, IVs disconnected, staples out! He looks good, and best of all he feels good! 😊😊👍👍
Thank you all for your support and prayers! 💓
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 15:25:21 GMT -5
HE’S GOING HOME TOMORROW!! All systems are working well, IVs disconnected, staples out! He looks good, and best of all he feels good! 😊😊👍👍 Thank you all for your support and prayers! 💓 Wonderful, fantastic, awesome news!!! You must be jumping for joy. I'm so happy that he is doing good.
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Post by cowboyz on Feb 10, 2019 16:08:55 GMT -5
That's GREAT pink! What a long road for all of you. Hopefully some needed rest and continued recovery.
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Post by WKDWZD on Feb 10, 2019 18:06:23 GMT -5
HE’S GOING HOME TOMORROW!! All systems are working well, IVs disconnected, staples out! He looks good, and best of all he feels good! 😊😊👍👍 Thank you all for your support and prayers! 💓 Excellent News! 👍
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 23:53:22 GMT -5
My d-i-l texted me that the house is clean, the fridge is full and the bed is changed and fresh. I told her to roll around on the bed...he’s had fresh sheets every day for a month, he wants sheets that smell like her!!
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Post by Hoot on Feb 11, 2019 18:56:03 GMT -5
Yay! He's going to feel even better once he's home. That's great news!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 21:12:05 GMT -5
Yay! He's going to feel even better once he's home. That's great news! He’s home. It’s wonderful. They can start living their lives again. This has been going on since Ireland in Oct! 😳 I’ll never again complain about being bored in the winter.
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Post by apexbud on Feb 12, 2019 0:00:13 GMT -5
Prayer works. Give thanks.
Continue to pray, and praise.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 18:40:14 GMT -5
Hooray! Ping me if you get into a jam with food. Being a caregiver can be an enormous undertaking. I'm happy to bring a meat loaf over.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 20:03:10 GMT -5
Hooray! Ping me if you get into a jam with food. Being a caregiver can be an enormous undertaking. I'm happy to bring a meat loaf over. Thank you again com 👍 Actually, he doesn’t need caregiving! He’s feeling great. Some abdominal pain, of course, but he’s dealing with it. He’d been on morphine and oxycontin in the hospital, but didn’t want any at home. He’s just using Tylenol. Tomorrow, he and my husband are going to take a short walk in town!😊 When you’re 25, your body can heal faster.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 19:40:51 GMT -5
He came over for dinner tonight. Wait, let me rephrase that...He drove over for dinner tonight!! If someone would have told us (and him!) 3 weeks ago that he’d be driving today, we wouldn’t have believed it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 19:55:12 GMT -5
He came over for dinner tonight. Wait, let me rephrase that...He drove over for dinner tonight!! If someone would have told us (and him!) 3 weeks ago that he’d be driving today, we wouldn’t have believed it. 😁 That is awesome!! I'm so happy for you and your family especially your son.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 19:31:02 GMT -5
He came over for dinner tonight. Wait, let me rephrase that...He drove over for dinner tonight!! If someone would have told us (and him!) 3 weeks ago that he’d be driving today, we wouldn’t have believed it. 😁 That is awesome!! I'm so happy for you and your family especially your son. Thank you 😊
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 18:10:44 GMT -5
Just an update on my son~ He’s been cleared to go back to work next week! And, he says he feels better than he has in years. He’d forgotten what “normal” felt like. Daughter-in-law has been spoiled for the last couple weeks coming home to home-cooked meals most nights. (They’re Food Network fans.) 😊👍
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 18:41:41 GMT -5
Just an update on my son~ He’s been cleared to go back to work next week! And, he says he feels better than he has in years. He’d forgotten what “normal” felt like. Daughter-in-law has been spoiled for the last couple weeks coming home to home-cooked meals most nights. (They’re Food Network fans.) 😊👍 I'm so very happy for your family especially your son.
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Post by Rael on Mar 9, 2019 16:14:17 GMT -5
Just an update on my son~ He’s been cleared to go back to work next week! And, he says he feels better than he has in years. He’d forgotten what “normal” felt like. Daughter-in-law has been spoiled for the last couple weeks coming home to home-cooked meals most nights. (They’re Food Network fans.) 😊👍 Great news Pink!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 17:15:16 GMT -5
Thank you Father, for this wonderful news!
Pink, may he and his have a long, wonderful life!
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Post by cowboyz on Mar 9, 2019 22:39:24 GMT -5
Just an update on my son~ He’s been cleared to go back to work next week! And, he says he feels better than he has in years. He’d forgotten what “normal” felt like. Daughter-in-law has been spoiled for the last couple weeks coming home to home-cooked meals most nights. (They’re Food Network fans.) 😊👍 So happy to hear this great news Pink!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2019 12:58:00 GMT -5
I mentioned this on another thread, and just re-read it. What a horrendous couple months! But, as I’ve learned, This Too Shall Pass. My mantra. And it did!! Looking at him now you’d never know he went thru all this half a year ago. He looks better and feels better than ever! He’s gained back the weight he’d lost and is strong and fit. 😊 Last week he and his wife went on a several-mile hike thru Susquehanna Park, they’re taking their kayaks out...it’s all good. His Crohn’s is completely under control and he can eat anything he wants...plus, he’s making fantastic recipes thanks to the Food Network! I really appreciate all the prayers and good thoughts from you all. 💓
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