You're very welcome, Dave. I guess my visit to Steve back in February strenghtened my friendship with him. To me, that is really what NazNet is about: we care about and pray for one another, especially in times of need.Originally Posted by Dave McClung
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This is indeed great news! News of a fever was concerning to me as that can be a sign of rejection. So glad to hear the fever is gone!
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Rikki, 9 hours ago (sorry for the delay folks, but I sleep at night)
"He will be moving down to the transplant unit this afternoon.
Talked to the Dr, his liver markers are looking a little worse so they did an ultrasound which looks great, not sure of the cause, pray the new liver continues to work. He is allowed to have jello and juice and we are waiting for a bed on the transplant unit so he can be transferred."
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And Rikki's updates have generally been after I've already left for work. So, I'm sorry I haven't been able to be any help in your absence.Rikki, 9 hours ago (sorry for the delay folks, but I sleep at night
"He will be moving down to the transplant unit this afternoon."
- Ben
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death! And to those in the tombs, bestowing life!
Χριστὸς ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας! καὶ τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι, ζωὴν χαρισάμενος!
Rikki wrote:
"Steve moved down to the transplant unit late last night. He did well today, even standing and sitting. Looks like he is rejecting the liver but the Dr is confident they can stop the rejection with high dose steroids. He will get a biopsy tomorrow of the liver to see if it is really rejection."
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Oh, Lord ....
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Well, it is officially me. I will be having a routine biopsy in an hour or so. Look for a later update probably double posted on here and FB.
Prayer list: Obvious positive report from Biopsy.
pray for my family as they have hugely stepped up to help Rikki and I.
Please pray for the 47 year old man found in a non vital position. He had a large healthy liver and it fits in my body. I was not sick enough to get this transplant but the doctor made a call that I was the best for this liver. At the end of the i was second in line but the guy in first could not stop drinking to potentially save his. Pray that this will wake him up as much as possible that their is live without drink if we have hope in things outside the world. I am truly thank for what I am calling a miracle.
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Rikki just wrote:
"Steve had a rough night with a lot of pain so he has been resting most of the morning. Should get the biopsy results this afternoon."
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Rikki wrote about an hour ago:
"Steroids seem to be working and are controlling the rejection. All his liver numbers are looking better. Still waiting for biopsy result but things are better. Thanks for the prayers!"
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Rikki just wrote:
"Dr says liver continues to improve, biopsy was inconclusive so we may never know if it was rejection or not. Kidneys are still showing some damage but should improve with hydration."
Praise God.
- Ben
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I received call from Stew two days ago and was, sadly, asleep on the couch with the phone on silent. He left me a voicemail, and I can tell you that all the words of encouragement, prayer, and support mean the world to Stew and Rikki right now. This is what NazNet is all about.
- Ben
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"Everything looks better today so they are going to discharge Steve later today."
- Ben
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Yeah!!!
-Jim
To know and to serve God, of course, is why we're here, a clear truth, that, like the nose on your face, is near at hand and easily discernible but can make you dizzy if you try to focus on it hard. But a little faith will see you through.
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Rikki wrote:
Steve continues to get stronger everyday but is still weak. We are getting used to the new medication schedule and he is getting used to life at home. He still has a low appetite and requires multiple naps, sometimes in the middle of conversations! Thank you for the continued prayers.
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Rikki wrote:
Went to the Dr today, all continues to look well and Steve is getting stronger everyday.
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Reminds me of my preaching days!
Prayers for Brother Steve!
Friend,
Wes
You or some of your congregants!?
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Rikki wrote last saturday:
"Steve had another good report at the Dr yesterday. Liver function continues to improve and he is looking less and less yellow. The Dr expects that he will be cleared to drive by the time the baby is due, which will be helpful since it will be difficult to drive while in labor!"
She wrote yesterday:
"Started back to work today after 4 weeks off. So far everything is fine but it is still hard to leave knowing Steve isn't completely well yet."
Unless something unexpected happens, I think this is a good time to conclude these postings. Which doesn't mean Steve couldn't use your prayers anymore, but the urgency of the situation has thankfully diminished. Thank you for praying!
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Thank you, Hans. Hopefully, Steve will soon be doing his own updates.
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The past 20 years have certainly seen advancements! So glad that Steve is doing well and able to recover at home. When my brother had his liver transplant, they had to travel 4 hours to Dallas for it and then had to stay in an apartment there for quite a while (3 months or so, I think) during his recovery. Steve's progress is nothing short of amazing to me!
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Thanks Hans for keeping everyone updated. I will be bck to active posting as soon as I can. Right now the meds make it difficult to concentrate on writing meaningful thoughts.
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Well, at least you have an excuse, unlike some of the rest of us - not naming anyone specifically, just a general observation.
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(Some, I see, still have trouble with the 'preaching/gone to meddling' boundary.)Well, at least you have an excuse, unlike some of the rest of us - not naming anyone specifically, just a general observation.
Had a short phone conversation with Steve this morning. He seemed to be doing well. Said he was still dealing with some pain issues, but that the transplant appeared to be holding. I'm sure he would appreciate your prayers.
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after a major surgery in June, I took a couple weeks off from posting because I feared what a Vicodin-induced stupor might cause me to say. Rest, heal, be well, and then rejoin the fray. God's blessings on you Stew!
Yes, I did the same thing last year.
Not long before my surgery, I was in pain on a Friday afternoon and fearful for what the weekend would bring so I called my doctor's office and was prescribed a drug. I don't remember what it was but I hope to never encounter it again. I took it and then went to work but after a while realized I was useless there and needed to go home. It took all the strength I had to make the two-mile drive on empty rural roads. The entire time I was trying to keep my wits about me. Hang on. Hang on. Don't let go. Gather that one in. And that one! Hang on!! What a huge relief it was to reach my house, settle on the couch in the living room, and finally let go of my wits entirely and sink into a stupor.
The Lortabs I took after my surgery didn't have nearly that impact on my ability to keep my wits about me, but, even when I didn't take them, I was still reluctant to undertake anything that required sustained focus. It was so much nicer to just drift along, taking some time off of life. It's nice to have time to focus on nothing but recovering and working one's way back to big tasks such as retrieving one's spoon from the other side of the serving tray.
Marsha
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I have been following this. Take care Steve.
“Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart” (Eph. 6:5-6).
I wish there were a laughing button in this forum. I'd be clicking on it, repeatedly.
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Have tho't that @ times. But we only moderate/are not button creators.I wish there were a laughing button in this forum. I'd be clicking on it, repeatedly.
Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.
~ Stella Adler ~
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It takes a great deal of maturity to accept that trying to eliminate all risk eliminates life.
~ Susan Lapin ~
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