UPDATED: Prayers for Labgrade's son...
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labgrade
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Lousy night. No New Year celebratories.
With the adjust of steroidal/anti-rejection meds, Shane's halluncinating & somewhat paranoid.
He's wondering if "this whole thing" was the right thing to do, some "questioning" regards family loyalty, etc.
Tough thing 'bout now for The Ladies on-scene.
Good stuff, all told regards phyicals, but this mental thing ...
& this too shall pass.
Part of the deal, I guess.
Spaced it last night & Peter, Thanks for your good call. That Family who just had their funeral .... I can't see it as a sacrifice (as does Shane somehow), but more of a gift, passed on to those who can use something I'd never again have a use for.
A bit selfish in posting yesterday, I was. So charged with the better color & progress. Hyped.
& so ... scared, still.
With the adjust of steroidal/anti-rejection meds, Shane's halluncinating & somewhat paranoid.
He's wondering if "this whole thing" was the right thing to do, some "questioning" regards family loyalty, etc.
Tough thing 'bout now for The Ladies on-scene.
Good stuff, all told regards phyicals, but this mental thing ...
& this too shall pass.
Part of the deal, I guess.
Spaced it last night & Peter, Thanks for your good call. That Family who just had their funeral .... I can't see it as a sacrifice (as does Shane somehow), but more of a gift, passed on to those who can use something I'd never again have a use for.
A bit selfish in posting yesterday, I was. So charged with the better color & progress. Hyped.
& so ... scared, still.
Lab,
I'm sure the transplant counselors will be having some talks with him. When your body lets you down, yet you survive due to some extraordinary intervention, it's a real shock to your sense of identity. Basically, you have to get used to a whole new concept of who and what you are, and there's NO effective pre-op preparation for that.
He just needs time for physical and mental healing. Never heard of anybody who was "together" beforehand not coming out of it "very together" later.
Nevertheless, prayers continue....
I'm sure the transplant counselors will be having some talks with him. When your body lets you down, yet you survive due to some extraordinary intervention, it's a real shock to your sense of identity. Basically, you have to get used to a whole new concept of who and what you are, and there's NO effective pre-op preparation for that.
He just needs time for physical and mental healing. Never heard of anybody who was "together" beforehand not coming out of it "very together" later.
Nevertheless, prayers continue....
labgrade
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Thanks folks, for the PMs, e-mails & continued support here.
Means more to many more than you could know.
Yes. Things improve actually by the hour. Just a couple perceived set-backs that are doing the mental dance right now.
This is a lot like Life.
Means more to many more than you could know.
Yes. Things improve actually by the hour. Just a couple perceived set-backs that are doing the mental dance right now.
This is a lot like Life.
Bob Locke
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Are you threatening to tell on me? I'm much more afraid of your missus than the mod's on this board!
I'm betting that Shane will be fine. I know his mom, and if he's half as tough as she is then it's just a matter of time before he'll be better than ever.
I'll call ya Sunday afternoon after we get home.
I'm betting that Shane will be fine. I know his mom, and if he's half as tough as she is then it's just a matter of time before he'll be better than ever.
I'll call ya Sunday afternoon after we get home.
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Continued Prayers
Shared to me by an organ reciptient, time,love, prayers, and when allowed to visit with another or more recipients. People can better relate with like persons. Counselors good, reciptient better.
So no wheelchair races yet? *g*
Shared to me by an organ reciptient, time,love, prayers, and when allowed to visit with another or more recipients. People can better relate with like persons. Counselors good, reciptient better.
So no wheelchair races yet? *g*
labgrade
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Apparently, the real impediment here is Shane's immune system - it's too good.
Seems everything physical has to do with depressing that.
Although on a immunity deprssant drug/s, he needs a huge blast during the eveings. & blast is very appropriate description. The whole outer area surrounding his heart is being attacked by his body. Essentially saying, "Get out!"
This blast is very much so screwing with his mental faculties.
Something that he does need help with from family members, but is also screwing with those same family-heads. Taking a huge toll on The Ladies.
One ICU nurse had his Mom in a similar situation & after one night couldn't do it any longer & couldn't do any visitation until that was over with.
Shane does need this personal attention that only Our Ladies can, but at such a cost somehow. He needs it now, but won't remember any of it later.
Me holding his hand just doesn't quite cut it as from his Wife or Mom. I'm not even his dad, so I haul the trash meanwhile.
& that's all actually good news.
Better is that he sat up for over 4 hours today & actually got to eat solids. No steaks yet, but a decent chicken dinner.
Losing Michelle's mom (Micky) Saturday AM. She's been loking after the three kids & her husband's just diagnosed with cancer - he doesn't "want to know or deal with it."
So it goes. I tell The Two Ladies to bail out for some down-time - trade out your time, take it easy on yourself .- take a long, hot bath, eat ... I have been affixed with a steely-stare more than once.
Actually just fed My Wife & stuck her in her own hot bath & off to a blessed sleep. & just try to keep her away for a day of downtime so she can charge the batteries for after Micky's gone?
Kidding, right?
I do believe that this nation will turn, or not, on the strength of It's Ladies. Seen it too many times not to know this as a fact - just have to be reminded now & again.
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Alan Albertus/labgrade - Governmental Affairs & Legislative Director of Colorado's Second Amendment Sisters - Girls Kick Ass!
Seems everything physical has to do with depressing that.
Although on a immunity deprssant drug/s, he needs a huge blast during the eveings. & blast is very appropriate description. The whole outer area surrounding his heart is being attacked by his body. Essentially saying, "Get out!"
This blast is very much so screwing with his mental faculties.
Something that he does need help with from family members, but is also screwing with those same family-heads. Taking a huge toll on The Ladies.
One ICU nurse had his Mom in a similar situation & after one night couldn't do it any longer & couldn't do any visitation until that was over with.
Shane does need this personal attention that only Our Ladies can, but at such a cost somehow. He needs it now, but won't remember any of it later.
Me holding his hand just doesn't quite cut it as from his Wife or Mom. I'm not even his dad, so I haul the trash meanwhile.
& that's all actually good news.
Better is that he sat up for over 4 hours today & actually got to eat solids. No steaks yet, but a decent chicken dinner.
Losing Michelle's mom (Micky) Saturday AM. She's been loking after the three kids & her husband's just diagnosed with cancer - he doesn't "want to know or deal with it."
So it goes. I tell The Two Ladies to bail out for some down-time - trade out your time, take it easy on yourself .- take a long, hot bath, eat ... I have been affixed with a steely-stare more than once.
Actually just fed My Wife & stuck her in her own hot bath & off to a blessed sleep. & just try to keep her away for a day of downtime so she can charge the batteries for after Micky's gone?
Kidding, right?
I do believe that this nation will turn, or not, on the strength of It's Ladies. Seen it too many times not to know this as a fact - just have to be reminded now & again.
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Alan Albertus/labgrade - Governmental Affairs & Legislative Director of Colorado's Second Amendment Sisters - Girls Kick Ass!
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labgrade
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Some cross-talk on postings I guess.
Nope. No wheelchair races quite yet & no other transplants on the floor right now. That may change & Shane gets to be The Elder for their counselling ..... a very cool thing, I'd bet.
So, Bob. You've met The Missus, huh?
Told Crystal all along that this is one that will work - Shane'll be fine, was always meant to be so. But I'm a Dad-type & she's a Mom.
Never the twain sometimes ....
Like I've said. I just haul the trash & support These Ladies.
No getting in their way anyway.
Nope. No wheelchair races quite yet & no other transplants on the floor right now. That may change & Shane gets to be The Elder for their counselling ..... a very cool thing, I'd bet.
So, Bob. You've met The Missus, huh?
Told Crystal all along that this is one that will work - Shane'll be fine, was always meant to be so. But I'm a Dad-type & she's a Mom.
Never the twain sometimes ....
Like I've said. I just haul the trash & support These Ladies.
No getting in their way anyway.
Calamity Jane
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labgrade, prayers still coming your way for Shane - he's so lucky to have you and the Ladies. God's Blessings to your wonderful family.
God's Blessings to your wonderful family.Greybeard
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Labgrade - Ongoing prayers for you and yours. Greybeard
denfoote
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Message sent, both here and upwards!!
labgrade
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Kind of a bad day today.
This rejection business.
Drs thinking this may cause this heart only to be good for 5 years & Shane's wondering what's the point.
Need to beat this & keep Shane's attititude up.
Keep 'em comin', folks.
This rejection business.
Drs thinking this may cause this heart only to be good for 5 years & Shane's wondering what's the point.
Need to beat this & keep Shane's attititude up.
Keep 'em comin', folks.
Monkeyleg
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I'm sure Shane will change his mind once he's out of the pain, Labgrade.
Offering up another prayer right now.
Offering up another prayer right now.
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Labgrade, prayers and thoughts continue.
Sorry to be sound assertive but...
INSIST the Dr. get a transplant recipient in to see Shane NOW.
Kidney, Liver, lung ,heart...doesn't matter, Shane does, he needs what they can share. One that has BTDT as a visitor will do wonders.
Sorry to be sound assertive but...
INSIST the Dr. get a transplant recipient in to see Shane NOW.
Kidney, Liver, lung ,heart...doesn't matter, Shane does, he needs what they can share. One that has BTDT as a visitor will do wonders.
labgrade
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Noted, re1973, & passed on to The Ladies.
I think it an excellent suggestion.
I think it an excellent suggestion.
Labgrade, hangin' in there with ya.
As one that spent part of Christmas vacation in Presbyterian St. Luke with my son in law, I feel for you.
BTW, you're right about the ladies. My daughter didn't hardly sleep or eat for 3 days, and my wife was right there with her. My son in law is going to be all right, he had an infection from recent back surgery.
Prayers for Shane, you and the rest of the family.
As one that spent part of Christmas vacation in Presbyterian St. Luke with my son in law, I feel for you.
BTW, you're right about the ladies. My daughter didn't hardly sleep or eat for 3 days, and my wife was right there with her. My son in law is going to be all right, he had an infection from recent back surgery.
Prayers for Shane, you and the rest of the family.
coati
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Labgrade, I pray for Shane and your family.
labgrade
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Snail mail. Good idea, Penman. No flowers.
Shane Tusler Rm 301
University of Colorado Hospital
Sugical Intensive Care Unit
4200 East 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80262
Keep in mind too, if mentioning how you know of his situation that I'm not his dad. Just happened to marry his Mom. May confustipate him if I'm mentioned as his dad.
He's just my Son.
Flood 'im, if y'all would. & here's to hoping that they have to forward the cards to a different room, huh?
Shane Tusler Rm 301
University of Colorado Hospital
Sugical Intensive Care Unit
4200 East 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80262
Keep in mind too, if mentioning how you know of his situation that I'm not his dad. Just happened to marry his Mom.
May confustipate him if I'm mentioned as his dad.He's just my Son.
Flood 'im, if y'all would. & here's to hoping that they have to forward the cards to a different room, huh?
Ebbtide
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Labgrade,
Having spent this past Christmas in my step fathers cardiac ICU, my prayers are sent.
With our continued prayers I'm certain that these difficult moments will be later remembered as times filled with courage, pride, pereserverance, and faith.
God Bless You,
Ehenz
Having spent this past Christmas in my step fathers cardiac ICU, my prayers are sent.
With our continued prayers I'm certain that these difficult moments will be later remembered as times filled with courage, pride, pereserverance, and faith.
God Bless You,
Ehenz
Calamity Jane
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As Stepmom to a dear young woman, may I say that's one of the sweetest things I have ever read - I know exactly how you feel.
Our children don't have to be of our blood to be of our hearts.More big hugs (gentle big ones for Shane), and I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Thoughts and prayers for the donor's family, too.
God's blessings.
labgrade
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Great news!
(feeling like a pendulum)
Latest biopsy shows no sign of rejection. Appears they got the right cocktail in him. May be the turning point for this whole thing.
(feeling like a pendulum)
Latest biopsy shows no sign of rejection. Appears they got the right cocktail in him. May be the turning point for this whole thing.
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