StaceyinLA Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I hate that I'm just catching this, but prayers have been said, and will continue to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for you and your dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Praying for you and your DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm so sorry he has to wait longer. I hope all goes well today :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) Not sure... I know that they're flooding with 3 or 4 GALLONS of solution. The surgery has been delayed for want of an open OR (they're squeezing him into the rotation), and I have not yet met with the surgeon. That is a question I will ask. Anything else I should ask??? Gosh, Steph, I don't know what else I'd ask specifically, I'd just want to know everything they could tell me! Did they set his ankle with any sort of pins? That might be a factor. It's interesting to me that two weeks went by, then, bam! Tremendous sudden infection. I know you'll want all the details when the culture results come back. Hopefully the next post from you will give us word that successful surgery is now complete! Edited March 8, 2011 by AuntieM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Not sure... I know that they're flooding with 3 or 4 GALLONS of solution. The surgery has been delayed for want of an open OR (they're squeezing him into the rotation), and I have not yet met with the surgeon. That is a question I will ask. Anything else I should ask??? Probably too late but did they x-ray for anything left inside that isn't supposed to be there? DH says that surgical stuff now has some coating (forgot the exact word) that will cause it show on x-ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I missed your update today, but I'm praying that all went well in surgery and that he recovers quickly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Praying here, too! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Praying -- and let me know if I can help.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Got home from hospital about an hour ago. I'm WHOOPED. Doctor found evidence that the infection is in the bone :( We'll know the results of the pathology tomorrow. He won't be going home until the doctors are reasonably certain that he is on the correct antibiotics. If things don't make marked improvement, they'll go back in and do it again. G'night everyone, and thanks for your prayers and well wishes. Sorry PMers, I still haven't responded. I'm pooped out. The wifi at the hospital wasn't working this afternoon, so I couldn't respond. Too tired to do it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina in Oklahoma Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Continuing to pray ~ hang in there !:001_smile::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thank you so much for the regular updates. It gives us details on which to pray. Still praying for your poor DH and the whole family. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Got home from hospital about an hour ago. I'm WHOOPED. Doctor found evidence that the infection is in the bone :( We'll know the results of the pathology tomorrow. He won't be going home until the doctors are reasonably certain that he is on the correct antibiotics. If things don't make marked improvement, they'll go back in and do it again. G'night everyone, and thanks for your prayers and well wishes. Sorry PMers, I still haven't responded. I'm pooped out. The wifi at the hospital wasn't working this afternoon, so I couldn't respond. Too tired to do it now. :grouphug: ((((stephanie)))) praying for chad & the whole family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Continuing to pray, Stephanie. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oh sweetie! :grouphug::grouphug: Prayers for your dh and your family.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 bless you all. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Rest and sleep in late tomorrow. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I hope you are sleeping soundly, dear girl. Tomorrow is another day, with another overnight of antibiotics on board and many prayers sent up on your behalf. Update us when you are able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Sending good thoughts. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Got home from hospital about an hour ago. I'm WHOOPED. Doctor found evidence that the infection is in the bone :( We'll know the results of the pathology tomorrow. He won't be going home until the doctors are reasonably certain that he is on the correct antibiotics. If things don't make marked improvement, they'll go back in and do it again. G'night everyone, and thanks for your prayers and well wishes. Sorry PMers, I still haven't responded. I'm pooped out. The wifi at the hospital wasn't working this afternoon, so I couldn't respond. Too tired to do it now. :grouphug: Praying for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Update Tuesday Morning. STAPH not MRSA. Less contagious (I think) but more persistent (I think). Meeting with infectious disease doc today. Off to hsopital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 fwiw, when i had a staph infection in britain, they used magnasulph in conjunction with antibiotics. the infection was at least 25% of my face. it worked wonders... it dehydrates, and miraculously left no scarring. i don't think it is licensed for use in the usa, because (i think) it needs to be managed carefully or the results are Very Bad.... praying, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug: Thank God, they know. Now let the healing begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug: Thank God, they know. Now let the healing begin. Amen! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug: Thank God, they know. Now let the healing begin. Amen! Still praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Ditto! Prayers continue. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Still praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am praying for your DH and your family. Thank you for keeping us updated. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 still praying, and hoping things are progressing well.... ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Prayers for your DH.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 :grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Praying he's on the right meds and recovering soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Prayers continued!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thinking and praying right now! Hope you've gotten a better report today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Praying for your dh and your family. Hang in there! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I hope he's more comfortable today :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Wednesday am update He's coming home today!!! (As it stands...) Though, I can't say I'm not nervous about this. His pain is NOT managed, we have multiple stairs in our home, and I get to clean the wound, though I believe a visiting nurse will be coming for a few days. BTW, it was common staph, not MRSA or hospital-borne MRSA. I'll update again. THanks for your prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'm happy he's coming home but I would be nervous also. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Wednesday am update He's coming home today!!! (As it stands...) Though, I can't say I'm not nervous about this. His pain is NOT managed, we have multiple stairs in our home, and I get to clean the wound, though I believe a visiting nurse will be coming for a few days. BTW, it was common staph, not MRSA or hospital-borne MRSA. I'll update again. THanks for your prayers! :party: Still lifting you up ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 :grouphug:'s, my heart goes out for you guys!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: LOVE the Wednesday morning update! Continued prayer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Oh, thank GOD. I totally get all the reasons you're concerned about him coming home, and I agree with them, BUT I think he will heal better there and not be exposed to more nasty stuff. Park him on a floor with a bathroom and leave him there. :D Cleaning the wound - I had to do that when dh had part of his ear lobe removed for skin cancer. It was awful, but I lived through it. Sending many, many hugs and prayers your way because I know it will be so hard! I am VERY glad to hear a visiting nurse will be coming, at least for a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 So glad to hear he can go home, and that it is not MRSA! Praying for you both still! Thank you for all the updates. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thank goodness it was not MRSA. I hope he heals soon and no more problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) :hurray::party: He's home! He wanted pizza on the way home from the hospital! He is reading a magazine! He watched American Idol and made snarky comments (per usual)! He's even grumpy! These are all VERY GOOD THINGS! The home infusion nurse came this morning, changed his PICC dressing and taught me how to do the infusion. I was so nervous the first time that I pulled the plunger all the way out of the syringe (glad it was the saline) and spilled water all over the floor. He sort of giggled. But, now I've done 6 syringes, and have given him his first antibiotic treatment, and I feel like an old pro! :) Again, again, and again, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR OVERWHELMING CONCERN AND SUPPORT! WE ARE BLOWN AWAY!!!!! :grouphug: ETA: If you want to see, there are pix on the blog. No pix of the wound. It is definitely a little bit too NCIS/CSI-looking. Not that anyone really WANTS to see a PICC line... Edited March 10, 2011 by BikeBookBread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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