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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: Pooter on September 08, 2009, 11:34:02 am
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All, I got an update on Jason. Some of you may remember he had surgery a few weeks back. Here's the update and please keep them all in your prayers:
"Had a third surgery to install shunt. all went well with surgery but his cerebral spinal fluid pressure was still high. Come to find out Jason carries a very high level of csf...only 2% of men have this...it's usually women..go figure. He had a hard time after this surgery which should have been a piece of cake compared to the first two. Had terrific headaches. Was more swollen around face and ear this time and they didn't mess with that. He then developed a sore neck and shoulders and thought he had meningitis. After three days we find out he didn't...thank God. Attempted three times to get fluid during first spinal tap and couldn't get any. Tried the next day and got some after tilting him face down to counter shunt. Still has three staples behind ear where the csf seems to always leak from. I hope this takes care of his problem. Thanks for the info. We hope to make it but just taking it one day at a time. Praying for a full recovery but know that we must be patient."
Regards,
Brian
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Brian ~
Thanks for the update on Jason. He's certainly has had his share of medical problems to deal with. However, things seem to be looking up, at last. Jason will be in my prayers and those of many others, I'm sure.
Jim
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The same thing happened to me (and, unfortunately, more) during my 1988 surgery. Bad times do come to an end and there is life after that, GOOD life, although it is hard to believe at the moment. As far as the shunt is concerned, it is still with me. It does not bother me at all but it sure is a bad memory. It actually started my healing process and allowed me to get out of the hospital. Hope it is also beginning of healing for Jason!
Eve
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Prayers coming at them!
K ;D
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Will keep Jason in my prayers for a steady recovery with no more surprises.
Thanks for the update.
Maureen
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oh, my Pooter! Thanks for the update on Jason and will continue the "good vibes", wellness wishes to help the cause. I'm sorry to hear he's had such a tough time with this.
Phyl
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Pooter -
I don't remember Jason :-[
Can someone provide us with a link to a previous thread, so I can get up to speed?
Regardless, I'll keep him in my prayers.
Jan
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Jan,
Here is one of the threads i found: http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=10153.0
Pooter - thank you for the update.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jason and his family.
Sue
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Thanks, Sue.
I guess I missed this thread; sometimes there are just so many.
From Pooter's initial updates it sounded like Jason was doing well; I'm sorry to hear that's no longer the case.
I'll definitely add him and his family to my prayers.
Jan
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Brian,
Thanks for the update on Jason. He and his family are in my prayers.
Wendy
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All, I got an update on Jason. Some of you may remember he had surgery a few weeks back. Here's the update and please keep them all in your prayers:
Jason is in my prayers.
Please keep us posted.
Cyber Hugs to him and his family at this crazy and stressful time.
DHM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason and his family.
Mandy and Ken
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Many prayers for Jason and a speedy recovery! Mickey
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I, too, missed the original thread on Jason. My heart goes out to him and his family. I hope he can see improvement day to day after this last surgery. Hang in there. Alicia
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Many prayers are for Jason, his family and for a speedy recovery!!!
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I missed it also...thanks for updating us again, Brian. Hope he's on his way to full wellness very soon.
Cindy
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Will keep Jason & his family in my thoughts & prayers.
Putting good thoughts out, Nancy
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Thanks for the update. Prayers going Jason's way.
Vivian
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Brian,
Thanks so much for updating. Thoughts and prayers going out to Jason and his family. I hope he has smooth sailing from here on out. Also, would like to say that those of us in the Houston area are lucky to have you here Brian. You always go above and beyond in helping all of us. You are appreciated!
Brenda
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Pooter,
3 days have passed since your original post here... How is Jason today?
DHM
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Brenda, thank you. I'm not here on the forum every day like I used to be but I remain available and active thru the ANA list. I do what I can. Thanks! Look for Gloria (Jason's mom) at the meeting tomorrow. I can't make it as I originally planned.
DHM: I post updates as I get them from Jason's mom. I have been emailing her asking for updates when I don't hear from her in a week or so. Given that, I'll email her again this weekend or early next week. Rest assured that I'll update here as I hear more.
Thanks everyone for the prayers.
This last two weeks have been killer so time for bed.
Regards,
Brian
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Okay, latest update from Jason's mom: "Had a other minor setback on Saturday. Dr removed the last of his three staples...these were put in this last surgery when shunt was put in and head leaked tho they had not opened his head. Anyway, dr thought he didn't have to c him til nov 30 but on sat following the removal of the staples, Daniella called and said jason's ear was swollen and it looked like fat was leaking from the one particular part of his incision that just doesn't want to heal. Of corse we were very concerned...called dr and he saw Jason and pressed on the swollen part and lots of "gunk" came put...gross! Dani said it looked like jelly or marmalade..don't know quite what it was but dr said it needed to co
E out and was glad it had. Put him on a mega dose of antibiotics and rebandaged his head. Saw him today again as dr thought he might have to put a stitch or two in and didn't end up having to....great news, so we r hoping that little stubborn delicate area heals real soon. "
Let's all hope and pray that he's FINALLY on the right track with his recovery.. As soon as their up to it, I've offered for a group of us from the Houston area to meet up with them for lunch or something. When we get to that point, I'll be hitting some of you Houston area folks up (Brenda, Maggie, Patrick, et al)..
Thanks everyone!
Regards,
Brian
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Wow, poor Jason; he just can't catch a break.
Hope this is the end of his problems and that the rest of his recovery is uneventful - he certainly deserves a little boredom :)
Thanks for the update, Brian. I'll keep saying prayers for Jason.
Jan
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Brian,
I'm glad to hear that Jason finally appears to be on the road to recovery. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy
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Hi Brian,
I am definitely available to meet! I will be gone the first weekend in Oct., but other than that am free on weekends. Just let me know.
Priscilla
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Brian ~
Thanks for the 'Jason update' The poor guy has certainly suffered - and fought back against the odds. I trust that he'll be O.K., now. He certainly deserves a break!
Jim