Bill Wise update

[Guest guest]

Hey Gang,

I know it's been quite some time since I've posted, but Bill Wise's

condition has brought me back for a visit. I spoke with Becky

yesterday, a couple of times, and she took me through the story of

how Bill landed in their local hospital with pancreatitis. Until

that point I didn't realize that he was local, rather than at

University Hospital where he is listed for transplant. During our

conversation she realized that the docs were only concerned with the

pancreatitis and hadn't mentioned the cholangitis that he's been

suffering with for three weeks, which got him the ERCP and ultimately

pancreatitis. Bottom line is...the doctor didn't realize until today

that Bill had cholangitis and that the ERCP had revealed a complete

blockage (no dye was able to get through). So Dr. Senis (sp?)

contacted Bill's hep. Dr. Lucy immediately after becoming aware of

the situation and he was transferred to University Hospital this

afternoon. Whew!!! The transplant team will be looking at the whole

picture, and I'm sure they'll address the blockage and recalculate

his MELD score - which most likely has gone up during this episode.

As I said, Bill had a very rough few weeks prior to the ERCP, with

both intense fatigue and itching and was prescribed Rifampin, which

gave him some relief with the itching. Currently, he is experiencing

quite a bit of pain and is still on a Morphine pump, although today

the doc says his pancreatic enzymes (namely his Lipase) and other

labs (what exactly I'm unsure of) are coming down - nearly in normal

range. Due to the amount of Morphine Bill hasn't been able to

advocate for himself like he typically would, and Becky is getting a

crash course in the unexpected " oh crap " PSC junk. Becky is also

sick with a terrible sore throat and trying to manage three active

children, work, and care for Bill so please keep her in your prayers,

as well as Bill, and the rest of the family.

I will post more when I know more. I plan to call Becky and check on

her frequently.

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes, I know that Bill and Becky

greatly appreciate them!

Sincerely,

[Guest guest]

Hang in there Bill and Becky !We are all thinking of you and I am wishing I was close enough to help.Thanks for the update.LeeHey Gang,I know it's been quite some time since I've posted, but Bill Wise's condition has brought me back for a visit. I spoke with Becky yesterday, a couple of times, and she took me through the story of how Bill landed in their local hospital with pancreatitis.