update on Rick

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This brings

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update on Rick

Hi everyone

Just got a call from as she was headed home to sleep. Ricks new

liver is in and is working just fine. All his vital signs are great.

said that they 'might' have to go back in in a few days to

treat any pockets of pus should they develope, something to do with the

donor, I dont know what that is, neither did .. but the good

news is that the new liver IS working and rick is off to the recovery

room soon and then off to the ICU for a 24 hour sleep.. Doc told

melissa that they would most likely keep him heavily sedated for the

next 24 hours. So she was on her way home to sleep as she's been away

since yesterday morning.. She said once again to tell you all a

big " thank you " for all the continuing prayers.

So when I hear more, Ill update. I told that I wont call her

for at least 10 hours so that she could sleep but she wants me to call

her then,, so I will.

keep the good thoughts, prayers etc coming for Rick. He's a big part

of our group here and we want him back and healthy!

hugs

jax

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I thought so too.. Im so happy today for them! Im sorry for the donor family but at least they did something that gave life to so many others out of their own loss.. what a loving thing to do. Jackie

Subject: RE: update on RickTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Friday, September 12, 2008, 11:30 AM

This brings much hope!

From: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com [mailto:Hepatitis_ C_Central@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of redjaxjmSent: Friday, September 12, 2008 1:28 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.comSubject: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] update on Rick

Hi everyoneJust got a call from as she was headed home to sleep. Ricks new liver is in and is working just fine. All his vital signs are great. said that they 'might' have to go back in in a few days to treat any pockets of pus should they develope, something to do with the donor, I dont know what that is, neither did .. but the good news is that the new liver IS working and rick is off to the recovery room soon and then off to the ICU for a 24 hour sleep.. Doc told melissa that they would most likely keep him heavily sedated for the next 24 hours. So she was on her way home to sleep as she's been away since yesterday morning.. She said once again to tell you all a big "thank you" for all the continuing prayers. So when I hear more, Ill update. I told that I wont call her for at least 10 hours so that

she could sleep but she wants me to call her then,, so I will.keep the good thoughts, prayers etc coming for Rick. He's a big part of our group here and we want him back and healthy!hugsjax

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What truly awesone news! I am so grateful

that is keeping in touch with you and you

with us. I am sure many of us are on pins and

needles, while at the same time cheering Rick on

and wishing strength, as well..

Hi everyoneJust got a call from as she was headed home to sleep. Ricks new liver is in and is working just fine. All his vital signs are great. said that they 'might' have to go back in in a few days to treat any pockets of pus should they develope, something to do with the donor, I dont know what that is, neither did .. but the good news is that the new liver IS working and rick is off to the recovery room soon and then off to the ICU for a 24 hour sleep.. Doc told melissa that they would most likely keep him heavily sedated for the next 24 hours. So she was on her way home to sleep as she's been away since yesterday morning.. She said once again to tell you all a big "thank you" for all the continuing prayers. So when I hear more, Ill update. I told that I wont call her for at least 10 hours so that she could sleep but she wants me to call her then,, so I

will.keep the good thoughts, prayers etc coming for Rick. He's a big part of our group here and we want him back and healthy!hugsjax

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Rich you will be a great source for Rick to relate to after he is well enough to come back to the group.

And I loves ya because you are such a upbeat person.

*smiling*

Janet

"There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go"

Frederick Faber

Subject: Re: update on RickTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008, 1:43 AM

That is great news and so happy for him. They will keep him under for a day or two. I had mine on Thursday and came to on Saturday.Hope he's up and does as well or better then I did. Keep us postedthanksrich9 months on Sunday

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I'm so sorry that he is having problems and is back in the hospital. Will keep Rick and in my prayers and hope that Rick recovers soon.

M

I just got off the phone with melissa and he is back in the post transplant unit. He is so sick. His sodium levels have been really low, they dont know why,, and having severe joint and muscle pain, they think he has some kind of virus,New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out!

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Thanks for the update Jackie. I am praying for Rick.

Bless his heart. When you talk to let her know that we are

think of her and Rick.

Love

Janet

"There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go"

Frederick Faber

Subject: update on RickTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 6:57 PM

I just got off the phone with melissa and he is back in the post transplant unit. He is so sick. His sodium levels have been really low, they dont know why,, and having severe joint and muscle pain, they think he has some kind of virus, not sure what.. sounds very tired but she is holding up pretty good.. She promised to check in with me tomorrow and let me know how he is doing.. Thank God they were still in Tampa,, the doc last week said that later on this week he could head back to Ft Meyers and is so glad that all of this happened before they left so that the transplant team could take care of him.. So lets all just keep lifting Rick up in our thoughts and prayers and ask God , or your version of what you believe , to give both Rick and the strength to get through all of this.. love you all!jackie

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will do hon,, and you owe me a private email about flowers??? lolJackie

From: redjaxjm <redjaxjmyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] update on RickTo: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.comDate: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 6:57 PM

I just got off the phone with melissa and he is back in the post transplant unit. He is so sick. His sodium levels have been really low, they dont know why,, and having severe joint and muscle pain, they think he has some kind of virus, not sure what.. sounds very tired but she is holding up pretty good.. She promised to check in with me tomorrow and let me know how he is doing.. Thank God they were still in Tampa,, the doc last week said that later on this week he could head back to Ft Meyers and is so glad that all of this happened before they left so that the transplant team could take care of him.. So lets all just keep lifting Rick up in our thoughts and prayers and ask God , or your version of what you believe , to give both Rick and the strength to get through all of this.. love you

all!jackie

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Sorry to hear this but most likely a drug problem . It will take them time to

get the drugs and dose right, happen to me but my was magnesium , still take 4

pills a day for that. Muscle and joint pain yes, have that also but in my case

old age getting to me ( 60 ) and not being able to do much hard work for years

,plus a desk job did not help. Hope he's out soon and back home were he needs

to be.

rich 10 months -5 days

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As said, all of our prayers remain with them both,

praying things are better soon.

So sorry for them both, but sending all positive thoughts..

Sheena

From

Hi guys,I just got off the phone a little bit ago with and thing are continuing in the same manner and nothing is getting resolved.. On Monday his sodium was at 119, then dropped down a little, then went back up a bit, but now is down to 115. They dont know why and as said,, the docs are all "flummoxed". I guess they have been calling other transplant teams trying to figure this out. sounded so down today and IM quite worried about her. She hasnt eaten much today so I suggested that she eat something and then go to bed and sleep. She said she would after she talks with the night nurses. Rick is in pain and is delusional and that is scaring her. He keeps thinking that he is at the apartment and is trying to get out of bed when she is there so she finally went back to the apartment to rest. She will call me tomorrow and Ill let you all know then. I just hope they get it

figured out.. Im quite worried now, after all of this time, you'd think they would have figured out what is causing this.. if anyone has any ideas,,, please bring them forward.. and keep rick and melissa in our thoughts and prayers.. sigh.... Im sad!jax

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Oh geeze my bad , whole different story . I should find lots of stuff on low sodium .

[Hepatitis_C_ Central] update on Rick

Hi guys,I just got off the phone a little bit ago with and thing are continuing in the same manner and nothing is getting resolved.. On Monday his sodium was at 119, then dropped down a little, then went back up a bit, but now is down to 115. They dont know why and as said,, the docs are all "flummoxed". I guess they have been calling other transplant teams trying to figure this out. sounded so down today and IM quite worried about her. She hasnt eaten much today so I suggested that she eat something and then go to bed and sleep. She said she would after she talks with the night nurses. Rick is in pain and is delusional and that is scaring her. He keeps thinking that he is at the apartment and is trying to get out of bed when she is there so she finally went back to the apartment to rest. She will call me tomorrow and Ill let you all know then. I just hope they get it figured out.. Im quite worried now, after all of this time, you'd think they would have figured out what is causing this.. if anyone has any ideas,,, please bring them forward.. and keep rick and melissa in our thoughts and prayers.. sigh.... Im sad!jax

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Jackie, it's hard not to worry, I know. Try to remember that Rick is in the

best possible place and it seems as though the doctors are working hard to

figure out what's up with Rick. Remember the human body is a remarkable

thing. This could just be another one of those things that 'could' happen

whilst his body gets used to his new liver.

Heck, with all the love, prayers and positive energy that's going to Rick,

he wouldn't dare do anything than improve in his own good time. Then we can

tease him about all the extra grey hairs he's given all of us! Hehee

Luv

anne

You don't have to be handicapped to be different.

Everybody's different!

Kim Peek

update on Rick

> Hi guys,

> I just got off the phone a little bit ago with and thing are

> continuing in the same manner and nothing is getting resolved.. On

> Monday his sodium was at 119, then dropped down a little, then went

> back up a bit, but now is down to 115. They dont know why and as

> said,, the docs are all " flummoxed " . I guess they have been

> calling other transplant teams trying to figure this out.

> sounded so down today and IM quite worried about her. She hasnt eaten

> much today so I suggested that she eat something and then go to bed and

> sleep. She said she would after she talks with the night nurses. Rick

> is in pain and is delusional and that is scaring her. He keeps

> thinking that he is at the apartment and is trying to get out of bed

> when she is there so she finally went back to the apartment to rest.

> She will call me tomorrow and Ill let you all know then.

> I just hope they get it figured out.. Im quite worried now, after all

> of this time, you'd think they would have figured out what is causing

> this.. if anyone has any ideas,,, please bring them forward.. and keep

> rick and melissa in our thoughts and prayers.. sigh....

> Im sad!

> jax

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My heart goes out to her. She must be terrified...Jackie please let her know that I am praying for them. sigh...

Steph

Subject: update on RickTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 4:25 PM

Hi all, I just received this from melissa and so am posting what she emailed to me.. Dear friends and family, I last wrote you when Rick entered the hospital on Monday, October 6th. In typical Rick fashion, he has stumped literally all the experts in the hospital and from Lifelink. As they have said, "he is an enigma." The base problem has been, and continues to be, extremely low sodium readings. The past week and a half have been filled with more CT scans of his brain, chest and abdomen plus myriad other tests. Yesterday, he had surgery to drain his right lung which had partially collapsed and also to drain fluid below the lung. However, this has nothing to do with his sodium level. He is currently in the Surgical ICU, with the hope that he will be moved back to the transplant unit tomorrow. This period has been a nightmare. Nightmare is really not a strong enough word. Rick has been

delusional, hallucinatory and disoriented. There have been days that he did not recognize me, or was frustrated by his inability to put words together. After falling last Friday, he has had "sitters" with him, when I have not been there, so that he does not fall again. In his non-lucid state, he thinks he can do things that he can't and it's very dangerous. The doctors still do not know the cause of the low sodium readings, but Rick is so weak and drained that he can't walk or leave his bed. His sodium level today was at 122. He entered the hospital at 118, has gone as low as 115, and the 122 is the highest. The doctors are still working on finding the cause of the problem because it's clear he can't leave the hospital until he is stabilized. However, he was a bit more lucid today. I'm sorry to have been out of touch, but all of this takes a terrible toll on both of us. Love to you all,

__________________________________________________

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God bless her for being so strong through all of this , she is one heck of a woman . I think I would have crumbled by now if it were my husband or any of my children .Tell her my thoughts and prayers are with both of them .

update on Rick

Hi all, I just received this from melissa and so am posting what she emailed to me.. Dear friends and family, I last wrote you when Rick entered the hospital on Monday, October 6th. In typical Rick fashion, he has stumped literally all the experts in the hospital and from Lifelink. As they have said, "he is an enigma." The base problem has been, and continues to be, extremely low sodium readings. The past week and a half have been filled with more CT scans of his brain, chest and abdomen plus myriad other tests. Yesterday, he had surgery to drain his right lung which had partially collapsed and also to drain fluid below the lung. However, this has nothing to do with his sodium level. He is currently in the Surgical ICU, with the hope that he will be moved back to the transplant unit tomorrow. This period has been a nightmare. Nightmare is really not a strong enough word. Rick has been delusional, hallucinatory and disoriented. There have been days that he did not recognize me, or was frustrated by his inability to put words together. After falling last Friday, he has had "sitters" with him, when I have not been there, so that he does not fall again. In his non-lucid state, he thinks he can do things that he can't and it's very dangerous. The doctors still do not know the cause of the low sodium readings, but Rick is so weak and drained that he can't walk or leave his bed. His sodium level today was at 122. He entered the hospital at 118, has gone as low as 115, and the 122 is the highest. The doctors are still working on finding the cause of the problem because it's clear he can't leave the hospital until he is stabilized. However, he was a bit more lucid today. I'm sorry to have been out of touch, but all of this takes a terrible toll on both of us. Love to you all,

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and Rick, you are both in my prayers also

Love and prayers

Debbie

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I cry at every post but thank Jackie and so much for letting us know how he is doing. For those of you who have never had the privilege to correspond with Rick he is a husband, father and so very kind, thoughtful, supportive and helpful to me who will be needing a transplant. I just know in my heart he will make it but it just hurts to see him and his family suffer so much. Its good to see that his levels are going up. He will make it!!!! I will it to be so and offer prayer and good energy every Sabbath.

Blessed Be Rick...we love you too much to loose you.

Subject: update on RickTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 7:25 PM

Hi all, I just received this from melissa and so am posting what she emailed to me.. Dear friends and family, I last wrote you when Rick entered the hospital on Monday, October 6th. In typical Rick fashion, he has stumped literally all the experts in the hospital and from Lifelink. As they have said, "he is an enigma." The base problem has been, and continues to be, extremely low sodium readings. The past week and a half have been filled with more CT scans of his brain, chest and abdomen plus myriad other tests. Yesterday, he had surgery to drain his right lung which had partially collapsed and also to drain fluid below the lung. However, this has nothing to do with his sodium level. He is currently in the Surgical ICU, with the hope that he will be moved back to the transplant unit tomorrow. This period has been a nightmare. Nightmare is really not a strong enough word. Rick has been

delusional, hallucinatory and disoriented. There have been days that he did not recognize me, or was frustrated by his inability to put words together. After falling last Friday, he has had "sitters" with him, when I have not been there, so that he does not fall again. In his non-lucid state, he thinks he can do things that he can't and it's very dangerous. The doctors still do not know the cause of the low sodium readings, but Rick is so weak and drained that he can't walk or leave his bed. His sodium level today was at 122. He entered the hospital at 118, has gone as low as 115, and the 122 is the highest. The doctors are still working on finding the cause of the problem because it's clear he can't leave the hospital until he is stabilized. However, he was a bit more lucid today. I'm sorry to have been out of touch, but all of this takes a terrible toll on both of us. Love to you all,

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me too, but you find out how strong you really ARE when you have to be.. This last summer when was so sick, I found out that I was stronger than I believed I could be..but I DO know what you mean,,

I will pass on all the thoughts and prayersJackie

Subject: Re: update on RickTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 4:44 PM

God bless her for being so strong through all of this , she is one heck of a woman . I think I would have crumbled by now if it were my husband or any of my children .Tell her my thoughts and prayers are with both of them .

[Hepatitis_C_ Central] update on Rick

Hi all, I just received this from melissa and so am posting what she emailed to me.. Dear friends and family, I last wrote you when Rick entered the hospital on Monday, October 6th. In typical Rick fashion, he has stumped literally all the experts in the hospital and from Lifelink. As they have said, "he is an enigma." The base problem has been, and continues to be, extremely low sodium readings. The past week and a half have been filled with more CT scans of his brain, chest and abdomen plus myriad other tests. Yesterday, he had surgery to drain his right lung which had partially collapsed and also to drain fluid below the lung. However, this has nothing to do with his sodium level. He is currently in the Surgical ICU, with the hope that he will be moved back to the transplant unit tomorrow. This period has been a nightmare. Nightmare is really not a strong enough word. Rick has been

delusional, hallucinatory and disoriented. There have been days that he did not recognize me, or was frustrated by his inability to put words together. After falling last Friday, he has had "sitters" with him, when I have not been there, so that he does not fall again. In his non-lucid state, he thinks he can do things that he can't and it's very dangerous. The doctors still do not know the cause of the low sodium readings, but Rick is so weak and drained that he can't walk or leave his bed. His sodium level today was at 122. He entered the hospital at 118, has gone as low as 115, and the 122 is the highest. The doctors are still working on finding the cause of the problem because it's clear he can't leave the hospital until he is stabilized. However, he was a bit more lucid today. I'm sorry to have been out of touch, but all of this takes a terrible toll on both of us. Love to you all,

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Baby steps Rick, baby steps. Atta boy! You keep those baby steps forward

coming!!!! This is such good news!

Luv

anne

You don't have to be handicapped to be different.

Everybody's different!

Kim Peek

update on Rick

> Hi Everyone,

> Just got off the phone with and Ricks sodium is up another

> couple of points to 124 but is still very low. He is still suffering

> from confusion and somewhat delusional. said that tomorrow,

> she thinks he will be back on the post transplant unit and out of the

> IUC.. thats good!

> sounds so very tired and said she was going to collapse into a

> puddle,, I sure wish I were there with her to support her. She is one

> strong woman indeed and I will continue to keep on praying for them.

> She will call me tomorrow and Ill update you all then..

> Lets just keep them both in our thoughts and prayers, I know this is

> the best place on the internet for us heppers and those who care for

> us.. there is a reason for that and thats because of all of you!

> love to everyone!

> jackie

>

>

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When I read

about , I can’t help but think of and what it’s been

like for her… and what it will be like for her. My heart goes out

to Rick and .

From:

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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008

8:26 PM

To:

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Subject:

update on Rick

Hi Everyone,

Just got off the phone with and Ricks sodium is up another

couple of points to 124 but is still very low. He is still suffering

from confusion and somewhat delusional. said that tomorrow,

she thinks he will be back on the post transplant unit and out of the

IUC.. thats good!

sounds so very tired and said she was going to collapse into a

puddle,, I sure wish I were there with her to support her. She is one

strong woman indeed and I will continue to keep on praying for them.

She will call me tomorrow and Ill update you all then..

Lets just keep them both in our thoughts and prayers, I know this is

the best place on the internet for us heppers and those who care for

us.. there is a reason for that and thats because of all of you!

love to everyone!

jackie

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i dont know how mellisa is doing it all alone over there, im glas she has you to call for her support and us for all our support on this site it trulu is "our Life Line", such hard times, i hope he is gonna be allright and pull thru this, my thoughts continue to be with them love joyceredjaxjm wrote: Hi Everyone,Just got off the phone with and Ricks sodium is up another couple of points to 124 but is still very low. He is still suffering from confusion and somewhat delusional.

said that tomorrow, she thinks he will be back on the post transplant unit and out of the IUC.. thats good! sounds so very tired and said she was going to collapse into a puddle,, I sure wish I were there with her to support her. She is one strong woman indeed and I will continue to keep on praying for them.She will call me tomorrow and Ill update you all then.. Lets just keep them both in our thoughts and prayers, I know this is the best place on the internet for us heppers and those who care for us.. there is a reason for that and thats because of all of you!love to everyone!jackie __________________________________________________

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Sometimes we forget that the body has it's own timetable and it's not always our timetable. Being patient is one of the hardest things we can do....

Luv

anne

You don't have to be handicapped to be different.Everybody's different!Kim Peek

update on Rick

Hi Everyone,Just got off the phone with and Ricks sodium is up another couple of points to 124 but is still very low. He is still suffering from confusion and somewhat delusional. said that tomorrow, she thinks he will be back on the post transplant unit and out of the IUC.. thats good! sounds so very tired and said she was going to collapse into a puddle,, I sure wish I were there with her to support her. She is one strong woman indeed and I will continue to keep on praying for them.She will call me tomorrow and Ill update you all then.. Lets just keep them both in our thoughts and prayers, I know this is the best place on the internet for us heppers and those who care for us.. there is a reason for that and thats because of all of you!love to everyone!jackie

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Well guys, we have GOOD NEWS!!! Rick is out of the ICU and his sodium

is up to 130!!! Thank God!.. He is still confused and not back to

his baseline mentation but that surely has to follow soon. He has a

patient sitter with him at all times so that he can have help

immediately should he try to get out of bed again because he is a

huge fall risk. He has tried a couple of times to remove his IV's,

his ekg leads etc,, so its a good thing that they have someone with

him at all times.

is just exhausted and is back to their apartment and is going

to bed soon. I keep reminding her that Rick has help where he is and

that SHE MUST take care of HER,, because one day soon, Rick will be

coming home and then he will need her and so she has to be rested and

in good shape..

I could hear the 'relief' in her voice tonite and IM greatly

encouraged by what she is telling me. WE both believe that Rick will

pull through this and will be alright. We both are holding onto this

belief.

Well thats all on this front tonite, IM going to kick back, watch

some tv with my laptop on my lap so if anyone needs me, Ill be right

here..

Many thanks and much love to all from .. she really feels our

love and care for both of them!

hugs to all,

jax

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What wonderful news! Glad that is able to allow herself to relax a wee

bit. She needs to stay healthy, too. Thanks for sharing.

Amber

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update on Rick

Well guys, we have GOOD NEWS!!! Rick is out of the ICU and his sodium

is up to 130!!! Thank God!.. He is still confused and not back to

his baseline mentation but that surely has to follow soon. He has a

patient sitter with him at all times so that he can have help

immediately should he try to get out of bed again because he is a

huge fall risk. He has tried a couple of times to remove his IV's,

his ekg leads etc,, so its a good thing that they have someone with

him at all times.

is just exhausted and is back to their apartment and is going

to bed soon. I keep reminding her that Rick has help where he is and

that SHE MUST take care of HER,, because one day soon, Rick will be

coming home and then he will need her and so she has to be rested and

in good shape..

I could hear the 'relief' in her voice tonite and IM greatly

encouraged by what she is telling me. WE both believe that Rick will

pull through this and will be alright. We both are holding onto this

belief.

Well thats all on this front tonite, IM going to kick back, watch

some tv with my laptop on my lap so if anyone needs me, Ill be right

here..

Many thanks and much love to all from .. she really feels our

love and care for both of them!

hugs to all,

jax

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As anne said, baby steps, baby Huey steps, indeed!

And that's sure okay, they are in the right direction!

Prayers remain with them both, and I sure hope

can get some rest..

Many Hugs,

Sheena

Well guys, we have GOOD NEWS!!! Rick is out of the ICU and his sodium is up to 130!!! Thank God!.. He is still confused and not back to his baseline mentation but that surely has to follow soon. He has a patient sitter with him at all times so that he can have help immediately should he try to get out of bed again because he is a huge fall risk. He has tried a couple of times to remove his IV's, his ekg leads etc,, so its a good thing that they have someone with him at all times. is just exhausted and is back to their apartment and is going to bed soon. I keep reminding her that Rick has help where he is and that SHE MUST take care of HER,, because one day soon, Rick will be coming home and then he will need her and so she has to be rested and in good shape.. I could hear the 'relief' in her voice tonite and IM greatly encouraged by what she is telling me. WE both believe that Rick will

pull through this and will be alright. We both are holding onto this belief.Well thats all on this front tonite, IM going to kick back, watch some tv with my laptop on my lap so if anyone needs me, Ill be right here.. Many thanks and much love to all from .. she really feels our love and care for both of them!hugs to all,jax__________________________________________________

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Hahaha my hubby calls me non doctor cause I don't have any "patience" lol

update on Rick

Hi Everyone,Just got off the phone with and Ricks sodium is up another couple of points to 124 but is still very low. He is still suffering from confusion and somewhat delusional. said that tomorrow, she thinks he will be back on the post transplant unit and out of the IUC.. thats good! sounds so very tired and said she was going to collapse into a puddle,, I sure wish I were there with her to support her. She is one strong woman indeed and I will continue to keep on praying for them.She will call me tomorrow and Ill update you all then.. Lets just keep them both in our thoughts and prayers, I know this is the best place on the internet for us heppers and those who care for us.. there is a reason for that and thats because of all of you!love to everyone!jackie

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Now that is AWESOME news ! I am keeping them in my thoughts and prayers as always

update on Rick

Well guys, we have GOOD NEWS!!! Rick is out of the ICU and his sodium is up to 130!!! Thank God!.. He is still confused and not back to his baseline mentation but that surely has to follow soon. He has a patient sitter with him at all times so that he can have help immediately should he try to get out of bed again because he is a huge fall risk. He has tried a couple of times to remove his IV's, his ekg leads etc,, so its a good thing that they have someone with him at all times. is just exhausted and is back to their apartment and is going to bed soon. I keep reminding her that Rick has help where he is and that SHE MUST take care of HER,, because one day soon, Rick will be coming home and then he will need her and so she has to be rested and in good shape.. I could hear the 'relief' in her voice tonite and IM greatly encouraged by what she is telling me. WE both believe that Rick will pull through this and will be alright. We both are holding onto this belief.Well thats all on this front tonite, IM going to kick back, watch some tv with my laptop on my lap so if anyone needs me, Ill be right here.. Many thanks and much love to all from .. she really feels our love and care for both of them!hugs to all,jax