gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Gang, for those of you that pray, a friend of mine is gravely ill and can use all prayers/positive energy: Yesterday Darin had a CAT Scan with dye to determine the condition of his organs. The doctors discovered that his pancreas is completely gone. It has necrotized and disintegrated within his body. As a result there are currently 3 to 4 areas in the abdominal cavity that are severely inflamed. If these areas were to become infected the results would be devastating. Please pray with us that infection does not set in. The dye from the CAT Scan has not flushed out of the kidneys as they had hoped it would. In 48 hours they will be able to determine what kind of damage it caused. Please pray that the kidneys are not negatively impacted by the procedure. In addition, Darin's left lung has collapsed and we need to pray that they will be able to inflate it. The doctors have said that it is a miracle that Darin is still alive. I assume he will need a pancreas transplant in order to survive... my heart breaks for this man and his family! Additional prayers for a financial miracle are needed as his hospital stay has already runf up a bill of $90,000 he is responsible for.... Finally, please say an extra prayer for Angie and each of their 5 children. They are beginning to break down and they need our prayers like never before. He needs all the help he can get! Thanks in advance! -Mike Edited September 17, 2012 by gencoupe3dot8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Prayers offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK427 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Will do:thumbsup: Sorry to here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureshine Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Sorry to hear hope everything turns out good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongosg8 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thoughts and prayers ..hope he recovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Wow, I hope things get better for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 My thoughts and prayers go out to you and their family. This is one reason that I am on the organ donor list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 WOW... I'll keep him in my thoughts. Sounds like a horrible situation... hope he pulls thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thoughts and prayers to all !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I will Pray for your friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Update: Darin's left lung, which had collapsed, does appear to be inflating. The kidney's have held their own since the CAT scan dye was used and the doctors do not anticipate the need for dialysis. The pancreas doctor was in today and he explained that Darin is now a type one diabetic. He will require insulin for the rest of his life. He confirmed that the pancreas was nowhere to be found on the CAT scan but he is hoping that there may be a very small portion left that was not able to be seen on the scan. If there is even 10% of a pancreas, it could eliminate the need for digestive enzymes to be taken. We want to thank you all once again for your love and support. We appreciate and value your continued prayers. I continue: Not clear to me but it may be possible for him to get a PTA (pancreas only) or KPT (kidney/pancreas transplant) but I haven't heard whether this is something being brought up by doctors. To add insult to injury Darin doesn't have insurance, and has already wracked up almost 100k in medical bills (that is after a substantial discount). Health care in the US is in need of MAJOR reform... and has a very real impact on the LIVES of its citizens... Continued prayers, especially regarding his pancreas are appreciated in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm glad to see your friend's condition is improving. My wife was born a diabetic and had a KPT in 2004 after slipping into a coma due to renal failure. She spent quite a bit of time on dialysis as well. Since her transplants, she has lived a pretty normal life and thankfully not had any issues directly related to the transplants. While she will always be considered diabetic, she no longer needs to monitor her glucose levels, but she will be on an anti-rejection drug regimen for life. I wish your friend the best in his fight and if the doctors should look at a KPT for him and there is anything I can ask my wife for you to relay to your friend, I will be happy to help as best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks Jim!!! From what I can tell his kidneys are ok but hard to tell, thus seems to all be a complication of an esophagus cyst??? Something seems to have gone horribly wrong! Edited September 19, 2012 by gencoupe3dot8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Mike, We Prayed for Darin at Church (Bible Study) tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks Chris... he still needs all the prayers we can offer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thoughts and prayers headed your way from my family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 TY John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Praying for Darin and his family. Keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Update: Darin is looking stronger and stronger everyday. Today he was able to stand and pivot to a chair. Mind you he had two people holding him up. It's definitely a step in the right direction. The Dr. are thinking we might get to leave the ICU this week to a floor where he can still be monitored closely. Love! He still has a fairly long road ahead of him. No news on pancreas yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue04SSS Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Im sorry to hear. Will definetly keep them in my thoughts and prayers edit : didnt read last post before posting. Thats good to hear the good news. Hope everything keeps moving in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Gordon Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'll keep your friend in my prayers for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Update: Another exciting bit of news to report on Darin: Today, for the first time in 2 months, Darin was put in a wheelchair and taken outside! He was able to sit in the sun, breathe the fresh air, and enjoy being out of his hospital room for a change. Something most of us take for granted, was a beautiful gift that won't be forgotten. But in other news: Darin hasn't been able to eat or drink for most of his time in the hospital and, needless to say, he's miserable. According to Angie, he’s supposed to have a swallow study tomorrow. She also says that “The swallow study nurse has only come once in 3 weeks. The last time he was a little bit stronger but not strong enough to drink. They are afraid he will swallow wrong and it will go into his lungs. That would be really bad!” Please pray that he passes. So... Your continued thoughts and prayers are appreciated.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) Update on Darin: From his sister: “I am thrilled to announce that Darin has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) into the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). He is still in critical condition but moving in the right direction!” I continue: I am thankful that Darin is making forward progress, even as I know he has a long road before him and possibly a lifelong health issue he will need to deal with. I can't pretend to understand what Darin and his family are going through, but am thankful that he appears to be on the mend.... Edited October 2, 2012 by gencoupe3dot8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thoughts and prayers for him and his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbusdrvr Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Positive Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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