momto10blessings Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Oh I'm so sorry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Prayers for your son for quick recovery and good health. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Praying for your son and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Holding you in my thoughts and hoping that you can receive answers that get him on the track to management and recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thank you all so much. We saw the hematologist. This is cut and pasted from my FB update:The hematologist said that he doesn't know yet why this happened or what it might mean for Nathaniel's future. The initial labs aren't back yet, and we'll be called to come in for lots more testing before we have answers. He said he is confident that Nathaniel will fully recover from this -- he's young and healthy and has good circulation. The fact that there are multiple clots is not important b/c they are mild and they will be gone within a few months on this medication. The biggest risk period for PE (pulmonary embolism) has already passed and the doctor isn't afraid of that now. (Although we were reminded of the symptoms, of course.) He's more concerned about complications from the blood thinning medication, so we got LOTS of instruction on keeping Nathaniel safe. He has to quit his Taco Bell job, for one thing. We go back in 3 weeks, by which time the doctor will have been able to study the labs, check his progress and decide on future treatment and testing. In the meantime, Nathaniel is to walk often but not stand, lie down instead of sitting at home, not hurt himself, etc. and take his meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Good to see the update, Tibbie. I'm glad that the period for PEs has passed and that the doc is so optimistic about N's full recovery. Thinking of you and yours as you go through the weeks ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 So sorry your son has this scary condition! Praying for him and all your family and the docs. Thankful that you got quick treatment and that it sounds manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Glad to see your update. Praying for you, him, dh. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 My gracious! I am just now seeing this and am glad that he is doing alright at the moment. Many hugs and prayers for wise and compassionate medical professionals to be put in your path during this scary time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thank you for posting the update, Tibbie. I am praying that your ds will make a quick and complete recovery and this will turn out to be a weird one-time occurrence that will never happen again. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Oh, Tibbie. :grouphug: I'm so sorry you're all dealing with this. Much love to all of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Gosh, how terrifying! I am so glad his risk for PE is basically over, at least that's one hurdle crossed. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 :grouphug: That is so scary. All good things. I'm touched you have a friend who is helping so graciously. How wonderful. Take care, Tibbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Praying that the clots resolve with no complications and that your son has no further problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Oh my goodness. Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Tibbie, hope all goes well, how frigthening! Do keep us posted. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Tibbie, how is your son doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Checking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you all for remembering! <3 in hospital right this minute, waiting for him to wake up after another surgery. I'm going to ask my Sandbox to Socrates buddies to come update this thread for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you all for remembering! <3 in hospital right this minute, waiting for him to wake up after another surgery. I'm going to ask my Sandbox to Socrates buddies to come update this thread for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi, I'm updating for Tibbie. Her son ended up with another large clot requiring surgery. They were blessed to be able to have the same surgeon working on him, and are very hopeful. The hematologist thinks they know why things reoccurred and are optimistic about preventing it from happening again. I know Tibbie and her family deeply appreciate every prayer and good thought. Keep them coming :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you for the update. Continuing to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I missed this thread before. Sending virtual hugs and real life prayers :-) for you and all your family! I'm so sorry you are dealing with this, but I'm thankful for all the loving and competent help you are getting. Praying for healing and rest for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thanks for the update April H. Huge hugs and best wishes to Tibbie and her family. How scary.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you for posting the update, Apryl. Tibbie, I'm so sorry to hear there was another clot, but thank goodness the surgeon was able to take care of it and that he thinks they will be able to prevent future clots. This is so frightening. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 How very scary. Glad they are in good hands. Will continue to keep them in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Prayers for Tibbie's son and the entire family. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I have a friend who went through this. A clot from calf to groin. There were two issues in her case. The first was a coagulation problem, as PPs have mentioned. The other is that there is a place in her lower bad where the blood vessels come together that's a little curved. The two issues are what caused the extensive clotting in that leg. I don't know if that's something you may want to explore at some point. From what I remember, the filter was not good for her. The good news is that she got over it just fine and is doing very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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