Jim had 50+ staples removed earlier today and his incision has healed well. But as the day continued he developed a headache and a 101 fever. Jim also started to have very high blood pressure and a high heart rate. Eventually he was over come with tremendous pain and the doctors immediately moved into action and started running tests. He had a CT angiogram test which showed some fluid has collected on the brain. The fluid was drained which helped to alleviate some pain. Jim has been diagnosed with Meningitis. The high blood pressure, high heart rate and pain are all caused by this. Please note that this type of meningitis Jim has is NOT CONTAGIOUS! It is very common for patients to get the kind of meningitis he has after the type of surgery Jim had. The doctors still plan to pull the EVD (drain in head) tomorrow so they can treat the infection. Please note that because of this situation ONLY IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be allowed to see Jim until further notice. The doctors will be checking Jim every hour tonight to ensure he does not have any vasospasms. They alerted us that at anytime he could have an emergency Angiogram during the night or day. He is already being treated with antibiotics.
We so appreciate all the prayers, love and support. Please continue to pray for Jim to overcome this.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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i know he can beat this, but it's still hard not to be scared. i love my daddy.
ReplyDeleteplease continue to pray for yet another speedy recovery, i want him home so bad!!
Woke up early worrying about you. Too early to call anyone, so all I can do is pray again and tell you to hang in there. You've been so strong - just remember how many people love you and how much your girls want you home. Love, Phyllis and Dennis
ReplyDeleteI just received an email with this blog information. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family. I have known Jim for over 40 years and from the posts, it sounds like he is still Jim! Always a ray of sunshine.
ReplyDeleteDan Smith
HEAVENLY FATHER,
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE IN CONTROL & YOU ARE THERE TO PROTECT JIM. THANK YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE & YOUR PLANS ARE ONLY MEANT FOR GOOD. YOU ARE THE ONE WE PUT OUR TRUST & CONFIDENCE IN. RELEIVE THE PAIN JIM IS GOING THROUGH. HE IS YOUR SERVANT & DESIRES TO DO YOUR WORK TO GLORIFY YOUR NAME. CONTINUE TO HEAL JIM COMPLETLY. WE LOVE YOU BECAUSE YOU 1ST LOVED US. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACE & MERCY.
IN JESUS NAME, AMEN.
YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST,
JULIE HOYT-KESSLER
Though an army besiege me,
ReplyDeletemy heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.
- Psalm 27:3