9/23/2007 Update

September 25th, 2007 by shahin

This is going to be another short one.  Remember that short ones are good ones. All vitals are holding steady.  The white count shot up to the 80,000 range but settled back down to 66,000.  BUT… According to one of the doctors, the white cell count is just one indicator on how Shahin is doing (especially in the case of the CDIFF virus).  As long as his other vitals are doing good, even if he hits the 80,000 range, we have hope. 

There are two worry points right now.  One is that the medication being delivered directly to his upper intestine needs to work and work fast.  The other is, if his inflammation of the upper intestine causes a portion of the intestine to ‘die’ or cause a self-perforation Shahin will need another surgery.  The general consensus amongst his many doctors is that, in his state, he will likely not survive another surgery.  So, we are being very positive and hopeful that by Monday or so, we will see some good results. He did manage to give my sister’s hand a little squeeze this morning, and he still does seem to open his eyes and acknowledge our presence from time to time, but we’d like to see him be more awake as he has been off of his paralysis and sedation medication for over 48 hours. 

Today’s score: holding at 3 (out of 10). Keep the prayers and crossed fingers going. 

Thanks again for all your support. PS.  So, it wasn’t exactly a short one!