Hello all,
I just receive some news from Barbara. Gene is having increased Encephalopathy today and his condition has worsened all day. Barbara is very worried that he is nearing a coma. I am asking all to Pray for Gene and Barbara. I know this is a very difficult thing to go through!
Barbara my Dear friend my Prayer's are with you and Gene. May the good Lord watch over you today!
My Love and Hugs,
Teresa
Ms. Barbara,
Teresa got a hold of me like you had asked. My heart goes out to you my Friend!
I will continue to pray that the Good Lord keep his Angels with you both.
Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall follow you all the Days of your Life...
We Love you! Warm Hugs
donajean....
Valerie,
Girl Friend where are you? We have been thinking about you all day...We hope and pray you are alright in your situation.
We also Love You and are praying for the Good Lord to shelter you! Big Hugs
Teresa got a hold of me like you had asked. My heart goes out to you my Friend!
I will continue to pray that the Good Lord keep his Angels with you both.
Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall follow you all the Days of your Life...
We Love you! Warm Hugs
donajean....
Valerie,
Girl Friend where are you? We have been thinking about you all day...We hope and pray you are alright in your situation.
We also Love You and are praying for the Good Lord to shelter you! Big Hugs
For Barbara too - prayers ...
I'm going to walk the dogs and pray the whole way - you all are in my thoughts
I'm going to walk the dogs and pray the whole way - you all are in my thoughts
Joining the prayer chain!!!
Gene & Barbara, my prayers follow you!
Gene & Barbara, my prayers follow you!
To Lerie,
You were there for me at all time and set my mind at rest about my sons alcoholism.
I pray that God is looking over you now in your hour of need. Thanks for everything.
Chris
Barbara & Gene. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I will look forward to posts telling us of Gene's improving condition. Stay strong.
Marg.
Marg.
My dear friends,
Thank you all for your kind words, support and most of all prayers.
Gene still has severe encephalopathy but has stabalized and appears to be gradually improving. I know all your prayers and Donna's angels have helped get us through these frightening times.
The most frustrating part is the doctors cannot determine the cause or causes for Gene's sudden decline. Yes, I saw subtle indications for days, but on Thursday he was near the coma stage.
All Gene's lab results have been normal or near normal. He should be dancing the Polka; but he isn't. His iron levels have returned to normal and perhaps his toxcity is from the short term iron supplements. Bless your heart Val, you warned us but we had no other options.
His Doctor yesterday thought perhaps the low iron reading earlier this month was an error; that could have been a fatal mistake but is typical of the medical care we receive or don't receive.
We're awaiting results of the culture to rule out a UTI.
Another time I'll post our most recent nightmare experience with the medical establishment.
Bless all of you,
Barb
Thank you all for your kind words, support and most of all prayers.
Gene still has severe encephalopathy but has stabalized and appears to be gradually improving. I know all your prayers and Donna's angels have helped get us through these frightening times.
The most frustrating part is the doctors cannot determine the cause or causes for Gene's sudden decline. Yes, I saw subtle indications for days, but on Thursday he was near the coma stage.
All Gene's lab results have been normal or near normal. He should be dancing the Polka; but he isn't. His iron levels have returned to normal and perhaps his toxcity is from the short term iron supplements. Bless your heart Val, you warned us but we had no other options.
His Doctor yesterday thought perhaps the low iron reading earlier this month was an error; that could have been a fatal mistake but is typical of the medical care we receive or don't receive.
We're awaiting results of the culture to rule out a UTI.
Another time I'll post our most recent nightmare experience with the medical establishment.
Bless all of you,
Barb
Barb, I'm so glad to hear that Gene is showing improvement. My continued thoughts and prayers for you two, and also for Valerie and Bruce.
Connie
Connie
I'm still linked to this prayer chain, as posted in the other thread link as well.
(((HUGS)))
(((HUGS)))
Thank you Cindy,
It's working for Valerie and Gene. They both have a ways to go.
Hugs,
Barb
It's working for Valerie and Gene. They both have a ways to go.
Hugs,
Barb
Hi everyone,
All the prayers worked. yeah
Gene slept in this morning. When he got up, he was almost back to his "normal" self. I'm relieved and overjoyed. I couldn't have done it without all of you. Especially Donna and Teresa who stuck by me the whole time; love you girls.
We will never know the cause of this encephalopathy which came on suddenly and cleared the same way. But I'm certain all the prayers and positive energy are responsible for Gene's healing.
My continued prayers for Valerie and Bruce and all my friends on the forum. Thank you Cindy for finding us in our moment of need.
Love you all,
Barb
All the prayers worked. yeah
Gene slept in this morning. When he got up, he was almost back to his "normal" self. I'm relieved and overjoyed. I couldn't have done it without all of you. Especially Donna and Teresa who stuck by me the whole time; love you girls.
We will never know the cause of this encephalopathy which came on suddenly and cleared the same way. But I'm certain all the prayers and positive energy are responsible for Gene's healing.
My continued prayers for Valerie and Bruce and all my friends on the forum. Thank you Cindy for finding us in our moment of need.
Love you all,
Barb
Such good news. May he continue to improve and suffer no more of these sudden declines. I'll continue to pray for you both.
Marg
Marg
That's very good news, Barb!
Barbara,
Donna told me about your husband, I am so glad to hear he is doing better, I will keep you in my prayer list. {{{{HUGS}}}}
Donna told me about your husband, I am so glad to hear he is doing better, I will keep you in my prayer list. {{{{HUGS}}}}
Barb,
I'm also praying....I hope everything goes smooth for you and your husband Gene. I pray for everyone on this forum.....
hugs to all....
Barb,
Thanks for posting this update! I'm so tickled to hear this wonderful news!!!
Prayers continue on my part, until this runs through to FULL COMPLETION.
(((HUGS)))
~ Cindy
Thanks for posting this update! I'm so tickled to hear this wonderful news!!!
Prayers continue on my part, until this runs through to FULL COMPLETION.
(((HUGS)))
~ Cindy
Hi Everyone,
Gene keeps fluctuating back and forth between encephalopathy and feeling better. We made it to the Hepatologist consultation this morning. This is the doctor who has been there for us and who we trust. He seems to be on the same track as we are.
The doctor agrees with me that Gene;s current problerms are liver toxcity from the iron supplements but that there should be no permanent damage. He thinks the March 1st anemia readings were errors because anemia does not improve that fast. However people with Esocphageal cancer usually don't live two years without tx or progression of the disease.
The doctor listened patiently and answered all our questions. Gene discussed the mild chest pains hes had a few times this past week. I'm hoping they are from the resolving toxcity rather than heart problems. We're waiting to hear how they will follow up with this.
We both also seem to have a touch of the stomach flu.
And Val, sweetie, it's so wonderful to have you back with us. I felt so touched to have your IM on my PC when I woke this morning. It was an honor to support Bruce through this crisis.You have been here for us and would do the same thing for us. But please don't rush into things; your body needs to rest and heal. We love you.
Barb
Gene keeps fluctuating back and forth between encephalopathy and feeling better. We made it to the Hepatologist consultation this morning. This is the doctor who has been there for us and who we trust. He seems to be on the same track as we are.
The doctor agrees with me that Gene;s current problerms are liver toxcity from the iron supplements but that there should be no permanent damage. He thinks the March 1st anemia readings were errors because anemia does not improve that fast. However people with Esocphageal cancer usually don't live two years without tx or progression of the disease.
The doctor listened patiently and answered all our questions. Gene discussed the mild chest pains hes had a few times this past week. I'm hoping they are from the resolving toxcity rather than heart problems. We're waiting to hear how they will follow up with this.
We both also seem to have a touch of the stomach flu.
And Val, sweetie, it's so wonderful to have you back with us. I felt so touched to have your IM on my PC when I woke this morning. It was an honor to support Bruce through this crisis.You have been here for us and would do the same thing for us. But please don't rush into things; your body needs to rest and heal. We love you.
Barb
Hi Barb (Ma),
I hope the encephalopathy stablizes for Gene. Glad to hear he is doing better!! I will keep you and him in my Prayers!!!
Love, Hugs, and Prayers
Teresa
Barb, thanks for keeping us updated. I am glad you and Gene were able to meet with the hepatologist today.
Continued prayers for you both.
Hugs,
Connie
Continued prayers for you both.
Hugs,
Connie
Barb -
So glad to get through this thread with good news. Hang in there - remember to rest when you can and eat so you have energy for Gene when he doesn't.
You both are in my prayers.
Patty
So glad to get through this thread with good news. Hang in there - remember to rest when you can and eat so you have energy for Gene when he doesn't.
You both are in my prayers.
Patty