Re: Brandan update..day 13...: )

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In a message dated 8/25/02 1:42:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

brwnbare9@... writes:

>

> Hey all,

> Its day 13 and wanted to give you all the update on Brandan, He has had

>

> his ups and downs but as we all know 5 steps forward 3 steps back. He has

> had a few different types of infections, and fevers that have spiked to

> 104.

> They thought perhaps there was a blockage because his billirubin had spiked

>

> up also, but now they are more thinking it could be due to just the

> swelling

> and all the activity his organs have gone through lately. As its been put,

>

> its uncharted territory, and they have been wonderful with keeping his

> sugars

> under control, so that the islets dont have to strain, and trying all they

> can to do the same for the fevers. He is still on TPN, but is starting to

> eat a little bit at a time, he loves the slush ices from downstairs, and

> likes the hospitals turkey and wild rice. The pain is not like the

> pancreas

> pain he says but he still has quite a bit of pain due to the incision and

> all

> the rerouting of the organs inside. All and all he is doing as well as

> can

> be expected, somedays are better than others but as always we take it a day

>

> at a time. I again will try and keep you all updated, when I am able, by

> all

> means keep those prayers coming. They truly have helped us get through the

>

> worst of it all, and as always keeping you and yours in our thoughts and

> prayers....Keep smiling..TTFN ...Peg and Brandan...: )

>

>

Hi Peg and , it is so good to hear from you. Everyone here has been

thinking and wondering how is doing. From what you have told us it

sounds as though is on his way to being well. I am really impressed

that he can eat. Some people who have the surgery are able to eat right away

and some have more trouble keeping food down. I am one who had problems

keeping food down. But after a while it all works out and before you know it

you are well enough to come home.

Are you located on five D? I was on five D and my view was the college. Can

you please tell me your view? Do you still have a private room? Have you

been able to sleep in 's room in the fold up chair that makes a bed?

I am so glad that is improving. I am looking forward to no more

infections. It is so great that he is able to eat and yes I had pain after

surgery but it was not pain that was like pancreatitis pain but pain for the

surgery. Does he still continue to take any medications for pain? Please

tell hi for us. Love, Shirley