Saturday, July 19, 2008
Saturday, 11:00 am Update
Being home was too good to be true. At about 7:00 last night I had to take Steve back to the hospital and have him readmitted. He was becoming very dehydrated and there was just no way to stop the nausea. When we got there the first thing they did was hook him up to an IV but because he was so dehydrated they had a real had time finding a vein. Finally after several needle sticks the fluids were going in and after about an hour he started to pink up and perk up. Sometime during the night the nausea finally subsided and this morning he feels like a new person. They are only letting him have ice chips right now but they want his stomach to have a good rest before introducing anything solid again. The good news is there is no infection, no blockage and no leaking. The doctor said that about 30% of patients that go home after having a whipple procedure wind up back in the hospital. What happened last night is very normal and nothing to become alarmed about. We are still going through the healing process and it will just take awhile to get back to normal. They are going to keep Steve in the hospital through the weekend and we will re-evaluate on Monday.
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Steve and Paddy,
God bless you both. I know how strong you are! God knows too. Steve, you will be on your feet and showing us how it's done in no time! God is great and he will do great things through you and for you. Your friends and family are behind you and will help in any way you need us to.
Love from
Gary, Mary, and Jessica O'Donovan
Steve and Paddy,
You are in my prayers every day! I love you both very much.
Love,
Cameron
Steve, Paddy & Family:
I am keeping up with you through this blog. You are in my prayers daily.
Anita
Steve, Paddy and Joseph family.
Please know all of the Grelier's are praying daily for you, your health, and your family's togetherness during this time.
The entire Joseph family holds a special place in our hearts. You have always been good friends, business partners and authentic "believers" in our shared faith. Keep up the faith and trust in God. May he continue his blessings on you as he always has.
I look forward to seeing you soon Steve on one of my next visits to Birmingham.
“Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam”
Charles, Lisa Charles III and Patrick Joseph Grelier
Steve & Paddy,
You are in our prayers...hope you're back home soon.
Love,
Glenda
Paddy, Dane just alerted me to this blog. I had no idea what you all have been going through. Please know that I will pray and think of you often. I will also let my mother know too. You are a great person - thanks for your true friendship to my family. sincerely, tricia peterson-hungerpiller
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