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Post by bobbioh on Nov 2, 2007 16:16:19 GMT -5
Spike Im so happy your son is doing well. I will be praying for his speedy recovery with no complications. And sending you possitive thoughts. Take Care and keep us posted. Bobbioh
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Post by John on Nov 2, 2007 20:16:30 GMT -5
Spike :
I'll be sending prayers out for your son & your family I wish you well !
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Post by cocojax on Nov 2, 2007 20:38:21 GMT -5
Wow Spike, hope your son continues to improve, you and your wife take care, my thoughts are with you..
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Post by cheryl on Nov 2, 2007 21:34:11 GMT -5
Spike - I'm so glad your son came through the surgery o.k. I know how tiring it can be traveling back and forth to the hospital every day. When doing that, you never seem to eat well and take care of yourselves. I pray your son will have a speedy recovery and be home with you and your family real soon. Take good care.  |
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Post by cheryl on Nov 4, 2007 18:51:40 GMT -5
Spike, How's your sons recovery coming along? Is all progressing as expected? |
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Post by muffin on Nov 4, 2007 19:27:07 GMT -5
Spike I am so glad that your son came through the surgery well. I pray for a easy speedy recovery for him and that God grant your family the strength you need to help him through. You are a very special family. God bless and guide you through this.
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Post by bobbioh on Nov 4, 2007 19:34:22 GMT -5
Spike please give us a update when you get a chance just want you to know your son and family are still in my thoughts and prayers. bobbioh
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Post by spike99 on Nov 4, 2007 22:02:26 GMT -5
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Hi there. Thanks for asking about the details of my son.
My son's 10 hour surgery was last Tuesday. They installed 2 steel rods down his back. One rod is 22 cms long and the other is 25 cms long. They could only correct 40%-50% curve in his spine. More importantly, they have stopped his spine from collapsing, and forcing him to be in a wheel chair the rest of his life. Thus, we'll accept 40%-50% "curve correction" - with a smile (to keep in out of a wheel chair the rest of his life). During the operation, they couldn't stop some wild bleeding. Thus, the specialists used 8 units of blood instead of expected 4 units of blood. Appreciate the many who give their blood every year. Without your donations, my son would have lost his life on the table.
I'm currently at the hospital (with my son) and taking a little snack break. A nurse is currently at his bedside. Recovery is going "as expected" - with some ups and downs. He's a head in some areas but behind in other recovery checklist areas. Since his surgery, he's pulled out 3 IVs. Thus, mandatory 24/7 bedside care is needed. His stomach is starting to allow semi solid foods today. Dry Cheerios by hand (like common finger food) is his favorite snack. His 2 x wound tubes are still draining. Today, he's now sitting up and asking to go home. We are expected to be in the hospital for another 4 days.
Many thanks for your support and prayers. Keep them coming - it is working...
thank you.
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Post by cocojax on Nov 4, 2007 23:35:21 GMT -5
Spike what great news that he will not have to be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. What miracles they can perform....My thoughts are with you, your family and especially your son...keep us posted..
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Post by bobbioh on Nov 5, 2007 7:58:54 GMT -5
Oh Spike that is wonderful news and he will walk, I can only imagine your joy, It truly brings tears to my eyes. Its so nice to get some good news. You take care of him and you dont get yourself sick now he will need you all more then ever. We will keep the prayers coming for you and yours. Stop back when you can and let us know hows your all doing god bless. bobbi
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2007 8:45:15 GMT -5
DEAR sPIKE,
What a loving father you are, I too will pray for you all, hope he comes home soon and will recover quickly.
God Bless you all.
Love Linndie
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Post by Joyce7 on Nov 5, 2007 9:02:56 GMT -5
Hi Spike--  Here's some coffee for you. I am still saying prayers and am so glad things have gone well and your son is hopefully on the mend. Keep us posted..Hugs, Joyce in SC |
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Post by cheryl on Nov 5, 2007 11:40:10 GMT -5
Spike, That is so great. I'm so pleased for you and your family. These doctors sure can do some wonderful things. I will keep praying that he continues to improve. Take Care.  |
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Post by spike99 on Nov 6, 2007 11:16:56 GMT -5
Update:
As each day goes by, more and more tubes and monitors are removed from my son’s body. His stomach is now “online”, his wound drain tubes were removed and almost healed up, his lungs are clear (meaning, no pneumonia) and no external signs of infection. Thumbs up across all major checklist items.
Yesterday, my son walked 2 rounds “around the block” (sort of speaking) with an adult supporting his under arms. Unlike other kids, he didn’t go from standing beside his bed, to a wheel chair to walking. He went directly from bed to high speed walking (dragging each supporting adult beside him). Since my son passed the turtles on the hallway’s straight runs (sort of speaking), the doctors decided that “today is the day”. Sometime late this afternoon / near dinner time, he’ll be released from the hospital. Until then, my wife is scheduling specialized home care with our in-house medical support staff. Bandage changes, special physical exercises (mostly for back and legs), special diet (to further excel healing), etc. etc. all need to be formally booked. And, a special hospital bed must be installed in the middle of our living room as well. He’s not suppose to do any stairs (where his bedroom is located) for the next 4-8 weeks. Physical strength and balance concerns.
We're not out of the burning woods yet but in the short distance, we do see hope. Hope that our son will soon be home. And, soon be playing on his feet like other normal boys.
I want to thank everyone for your prayers and personal support.
Thank you.
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Post by cheryl on Nov 6, 2007 11:40:51 GMT -5
Oh Spike, isn't that just wonderful. You and your family must be so happy. I'm so glad everything is going well. It sounds like your son is doing just beautifully. I'll be praying that his recovery continues to improve in leaps and bounds.   |
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Post by virginia on Nov 6, 2007 11:45:38 GMT -5
Oh Spike , I'm so happy for your son, I will have your son .and family in my prayers...
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Post by bobbioh on Nov 6, 2007 12:33:05 GMT -5
Spike thank you for the update this is such wonderful news, I bet you feel like its Christmas. You and yours will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. And enjoy your new improved son. bobbioh
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Post by John on Nov 6, 2007 12:43:08 GMT -5
Spike : Good to hear the good news We will continue to keep you & yours in our prayers
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Post by wendyco on Nov 6, 2007 13:30:57 GMT -5
what a long road you have been down......I will pray for continued strength and healing for your son....take care of you too, this does get your resistance down.......
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Post by Joyce7 on Nov 6, 2007 18:35:44 GMT -5
That's the best news I've heard all day. I know you will be so glad to have him home, and he will be so glad to be home. Give him a big hug for me and all of us...Joyce  |
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Post by LindaNY on Nov 7, 2007 8:47:10 GMT -5
Oh Spike, your son and will be in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like he is doing great so far.  |
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Post by cocojax on Nov 7, 2007 11:01:32 GMT -5
I am so happy for you and your family, especially for your son. Take care Spike..  |
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Post by maryaz on Nov 8, 2007 0:01:52 GMT -5
The progress is such good news. I have been praying for your son and your family.
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Post by cheryl on Nov 13, 2007 9:54:25 GMT -5
Spike, Haven't heard from you in a bit. Is your son still continuing to improve? I think of him often and wonder how he is doing. |
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Post by spike99 on Nov 14, 2007 10:08:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the inquire about my son. Yes. My son is doing better and better each day. Although age 14, he's the physical size of many 10 year olds (mostly due to his other disabilities). Currently, he's watch a DVD and "signing away". He loves Greese movie the best. Soon, my son will need to start physical theropy. Bending over to touch his toes, leaning backwards and leaning from side to side. A few more days of healing, then onto formal body movements / stretches - to allow his new steel rods to "settle in". Hopefully, we can get my son outside and walking soon. I'm sure he'll like the outside fresh air - as compared to being indoors all day long. And, his 3-wheel peddle bike is missing him as well.
Thanks for asking (and praying) for him..... Much appreciated....
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Post by cocojax on Nov 14, 2007 11:49:40 GMT -5
That is great news Spike, I am sure he will love it outside...take care...and thanks for keeping us up to date..
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Post by cheryl on Nov 14, 2007 14:20:33 GMT -5
That's wonderful news Spike. I'm so glad your son is improving. I'll bet once he's outside, he'll improve even quicker. I've heard it said that children heal more quickly than adults. Please keep us up-to-date on his progress.  |
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Post by spike99 on Mar 18, 2008 21:14:41 GMT -5
Update:
Today (3.5 months later), my son is doing great. He can walk, lightly jog, body bend, climb stairs, do driveway hockey slap shots and do many other body movements a normal boy can. Only thing he cannot do (for the rest of his life) is play contact sports. Like hockey, foodball or non-contact sports that have high risk of falling. For example, non-contact baskeball and volley ball. Doing a belly flop or landing from a high jump is bad on his back as well. Overall, his back operation was a great success. No side effects and NO complications afterwards. In the end, this 10 hour operation kept him out of wheel chair the rest of his life.
Many thanks to all - for providing your prayers and personal support.
Much appreciated!!!!
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Post by maryaz on Mar 18, 2008 22:40:51 GMT -5
Spike; That is such good news. Amazing what can happen. Take Care,
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Post by cheryl on Mar 19, 2008 10:36:35 GMT -5
You must be so please, Spike - I'm very happy for you and your family.
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