A rough time w/ my son in the hospital.

December 30, 2023, 07:21 AM

This sounds like really scary stuff. It sounds like everyone is doing everything they possibly can and your ability to FaceTime is kind of it’s own little gift. At least you can see each other’s faces when you talk even though I’m sure you’d much rather be there in person to touch him as well.
Any kind of virus would be bad for him right now, I suspect. His immune system has enough to deal with.
Your family is in my thoughts. Please keep us posted as you can.

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December 30, 2023, 08:07 AM

r0gue

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December 30, 2023, 12:26 PM

92fstech

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Then on top of it I can’t even be there w/ him and his mother, my great wife, for support. Been doing a lot of FaceTime on the phone though and a lot of praying.

I don't blame you...I'd be going crazy if it were me stuck at home. But I'm sure he knows you're there for him, even if you can't be in person. Prayers of thanks that you guys were able to get it addressed quickly, a also prayers for a continued recovery for both of you!

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December 30, 2023, 01:31 PM

flesheatingvirus

That sucks. A few years back I had to wait up all night with my then-5yr old son in the hospital to figure out why he had a 102+ fever that wouldn't go away. After a couple of days, they finally were able to diagnose it as a slightly less than common type of bacterial kidney infection. Those were some nervous hours for me, though.

Hope he gets better soon!

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December 30, 2023, 02:20 PM

braillediver

My thoughts and prayers to your son, you and your family.

I'm praying for a full and speedy recovery for both of you.

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December 30, 2023, 04:23 PM

357fuzz

Thank you all. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated more than you will know.

He had his second surgery earlier this am and the docs say it went very well and they had to do really nothing but some cleaning of the wound out and doing some checking around. Vitals are good. It is looking better.

December 30, 2023, 04:24 PM

mark123

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Originally posted by 357fuzz:
Thank you all. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated more than you will know.

He had his second surgery earlier this am and the docs say it went very well and they had to do really nothing but some cleaning of the wound out and doing some checking around. Vitals are good. It is looking better.

Good news, friend! Keeping the prayers going.

December 30, 2023, 07:19 PM

Lt CHEG

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I'm glad they got it solved, and he's in recovery.

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Fornier’s Gangrene.

Do not Google that.

I should have took your advice.

Prayers and best wishes to your son 357fuzz.

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December 30, 2023, 07:27 PM

92fstech

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He had his second surgery earlier this am and the docs say it went very well and they had to do really nothing but some cleaning of the wound out and doing some checking around. Vitals are good. It is looking better

Excellent news, thanks for the update! We'll continue to pray for a complete recovery.

December 30, 2023, 07:28 PM

6guns

Sending good thoughts and prayers for all of you! I'm glad to hear the last cleaning out/inspection was positive!

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December 30, 2023, 11:44 PM

sigmonkey

Not needing to remove any tissue is a very good thing.
Sounds like this current crew had the upper hand on this, and prayers for a full and complete recovery.

As a father who dealt with crisis with two children, and similar with my younger brother, born when I was 14, and being very involved in his trials for many years, I know the anguish, even though I cannot know your own.