DH dying-need prayers

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I've posted before about my husband being terminally ill and complications that have come up, but this is the worst it has every been. Currently in ICU with ARDS and sepsis, placed on dialysis yesterday. On a vent, paralytic, the whole works.

Miraculously he has been showing signs of improvement. CXR went from a complete white out to having distinguishable upper lobes, heart, ET. That was amazing. Has been running a PEEP of 20. Went in this morning to a stunned looking pulmonologist telling me that the lungs are regaining some elasticity so they got the PEEP down to 8. (PTL!)

I have been glued to his bedside but am home tonight as I had nobody to take care of our 5 year old. Besides she is desperate for some mommy time and vice versa. I was actually sleeping peacefully and his brother called and woke me up. Couldn't go back to sleep and felt God telling me to get on here and get as many prayers as possible going so that dh can get over the hump. My brother in law is an atheist but I continue to witness to him about God in my life and God's ability to heal if it is in his will.

Please, all you that can pray, please help me out on this one. His name is Dan and I love him more than anything. He had not made a decision for the Lord before he was intubated so that is a big reason for wanting him to wake up and have one more chance.

Thanks in advance to all. You guys are wonderful support.

Specializes in Home Health, Hospice.

My prayers are with all of you tonight - I just read all 10 pages and my heart is breaking for you. "With God all things are possible" :kiss :icon_hug:

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Here's the most recent update. Neuro said that the hemorrhages are nothing to be concerned about, no permanent damage. Planted a new IJ for dialysis and have not had site related problems since. Platelet count is improving. Having problems getting the C-Diff under control. Has megacolon now. Also has pleural effusion now, but doc says not to worry about that yet. Today's positives...God is still on The Throne.

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Specializes in cardiac/education.

I will pray for you and your family. What a hard thing to go through!:(

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Here's my update....Christmas Eve I had just dropped DD off at the babysitter and went straight to the hosp where they said that they were just trying to get ahold of me. Surgeon came in for a consult of his distended abdomen and said he needed an emergecy colostomy. Ended up taking out 9 feet of completely destroyed colon but had a lot of bleeding issues. Had to give him 9 units of blood, 4 units plasma, and 20 units of platelets just during the surgery. Amazingly, he is still alive and critically stable at this point. They plan to do the trach tomorrow if his platelets can handle it. Still need more prayers.

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Specializes in OB, lactation.
Here's my update....Christmas Eve I had just dropped DD off at the babysitter and went straight to the hosp where they said that they were just trying to get ahold of me. Surgeon came in for a consult of his distended abdomen and said he needed an emergecy colostomy. Ended up taking out 9 feet of completely destroyed colon but had a lot of bleeding issues. Had to give him 9 units of blood, 4 units plasma, and 20 units of platelets just during the surgery. Amazingly, he is still alive and critically stable at this point. They plan to do the trach tomorrow if his platelets can handle it. Still need more prayers.

Wishing the best for you! (((hugs)))

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

NurseJoey05 - Will keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.

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prayers are yours

it is amazing how much the human body can take and survive and overcome

bless you

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Specializes in Home Health, Hospice.

NurseJoey05 - my prayers are with you and your family :icon_hug:

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Wow! You sure are going through a lot right now. I can't even begin to imagine what you are feeling. I will definitely say a prayer for your hubby tonight. It's situations like this that make you grateful for everyday that we are given. Everyday is truly a gift from God. It's so easy to get caught up in the everday "grind" of life, but it's important that we take a step back and enjoy it because things can change so quickly. You hang in there and take care of yourself.

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All of you are in my thoughts and prayers!

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Specializes in Med-surg > LTC > HH >.

Nursejoey, I hope all is improving daily for you and your family. You definantly have my thoughts and prayers. Hope to hear good news from you soon.:kiss

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

Still thinking of you and yours, in my prayers.

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