...we come across another damn road block. When I called to check on Max last night his nurse said that when she went to drain the dialysis fluid out of his belly, she only got 25mL- they want to get somewhere around 60mL. She said that she left it open for an hour to see if it was just moving slowly (which it isn't suppose to). During that time she went to change his diaper and noticed that his scrotum was HUGE and that he was peeing a lot more than what is normal for him. She called the doctor's on call and they came to see him. They said that it could be a hernia and to call the nephrologist to get their opinion. She agreed that it could be that as well. His nurse was told to stop the dialysis for the night and that they would see what the next step would be in the morning during rounds.
So this morning they decided that it could be one of two things- a hydrocele or a hernia. A surgeon is scheduled to come by today to see what he/she thinks. A few tests will be run to determine which one it is and then, once again, Max will go in for a "quick, 5 minute" surgery.
So, please keep Max in your thoughts and prayers. I don't know how many more road blocks we can handle, but we are thankful that it is a minor one. They will correct it and we will move forward with dialysis and bring him home as soon as possible.
Thanks everyone!
7 comments:
God sure isn't making this easy on you guys, but you have more than proven your strength. Just keep telling yourself that Max is a fighter, and we will continue to pray for him.
We love you guys.
Chris and Jessica
The prayers are coming from around the world now (if they were not already). Max is on a ton of people's minds and in their prayers. The courage and strength you guys have must be having a positive effect on this young guy cuz he is sticking it out.
Keep up the fight. God Bless You!
Brett & Monica
I'm sorry for yet another road block. I will be thinking of you guys.
Denise
We continue to send prayers your way. We are always thinking of you. Your strength is what gives Max strength. I can not imagine how frustrating this must be. Continue to remain strong. We love you all.
Kristina, Cory, Anna, Tom, and Laura
Tim, Beth and Max, My name is Jack Meyer, I worked with Grandpa Larry at Cinergy. I am going to keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. There is a web site provided by the University of Notre Dame (I'm a bit of a ND fanatic) that allows people to request that a prayer be said at the grotto for people in need. I have forwarded my request to have a prayer said for Max at the grotto. Anyone can send additional requests, the web site is "The Green Candle" the address is http://pray.nd.edu/the-green-candle/
I know that with the support of your great family and friends you will get through this difficult period, God Bless!
Jack Meyer
this message is for Max's parents:
through a friend who know you all I have heard about your family and Max and I have been praying for all of you. Our situation was very different
(Max's mom email me if you want story)
Our child spent 9 months in the Neonatal unit and when we came home we did not know what the future held.
I am happy to say our child is now 12 and full of spunk so hang in there and know many people are praying for you and God will give you the courage and endurance to handle it all as Im a weak person speaking from experience.
GOD Bless.
My family and so many others are thinking and praying for you everyday!
Brian & Katie Ruschman
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