“It’s a marathon, not a sprint” is one thing we have heard often in the SICU. It couldn’t be more true. Vernon is running the race of a lifetime.
The dialysis has been successful removing a portion of the fluid that has built up in Vern’s system, however they still need to pull off a lot more. His kidney function is slightly better but still extremely poor.
They have also determined his gall bladder wall is thickened which is indicative of an infection. They will be installing a catheter into the gall bladder tomorrow morning.
They are constantly doing loads of tests and reviewing numbers but the long and the short of it is he needs to release fluid. Through dialysis or through urination.
He is stable and they are weening him off of the nitrous and oxygen as his lungs clear up.
Keep praying for his kidney function to return.
Chris
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Thanks again Chris, for doing the update. You are such a great advocate and information-gatherer. When I talked to Laurie, today’s nurse, on the phone this evening, she told me she’d left you a note on the wall/sink about hiking places as per your conversation. See you at the office (hospital!) 🙂
Thankyou chris for the update xx will let my parents know xx
Allison you are a blessing to watch, a women with such strength and faith! Continuing to pray daily for Vernon and your family! I see God beautifully knitting Vernon back together!!! Don’t hesitate to call on me or any of us for anything, a hug, prayer, coffee…you name it.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers….so deep. Thinking that this plan that HE has layed out is somehow in the works of something new and positive. Not that love and positivity wasn’t already in place but that something supernatural is working through HIS graces. I believe…and I know you do..and there’s something to be said for that.
Reading this avidly and praying for Vernon’s continued healing and for all the family x
Thank you Chris for keeping us updated! We are continuing to keep Vernon and all his family in our prayers. I always remember that our God is a Big God!!!