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« Reply #75 on: October 14, 2008, 06:30:28 PM »

UPDATE from http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ottomachado

It is 5pm in MN, and how quickly things continue to change!!! Otto is in surgery- an ultra sound of his abdomen showed bleeding and that the new kidney probably was not getting adequate blood flow- he has received several units of blood since Sat, & today is count was still 7.4. Very tough to understand these MD's and their decision making- hard to be a nurse at times like this. Amy is beside herself with worry- of course they have to talk about the possible problems with putting someone to sleep who has pneumonia, a low hemoglobin, on dialysis---- what more???????????? Not sure how long this will take , the 1 MD said it could be several hours! I will try to keep this as updated as I can- we are not saying too much to the kids, but they are not happy that they can't go see Daddy- they are very lonesome.
Keep on prayin' , Mom
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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« Reply #76 on: October 14, 2008, 06:30:57 PM »
Otto went into emergency surgery today. Please keep Otto in your prayers as they try to save his new kidney.

 :oops; we were posting at the same time Karol.
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« Reply #77 on: October 14, 2008, 06:41:58 PM »
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we are praying for you Otto and family!

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« Reply #78 on: October 14, 2008, 06:44:16 PM »
Quote from: Sluff on October 14, 2008, 06:30:57 PM
Otto went into emergency surgery today. Please keep Otto in your prayers as they try to save his new kidney.

 :oops; we were posting at the same time Karol.

Great minds. All good thoughts headed for Minnesota  :cuddle;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
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« Reply #79 on: October 14, 2008, 07:27:23 PM »
 :grouphug;  Otto   :grouphug;
 :grouphug;  Lola and Kids   :grouphug;
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« Reply #80 on: October 14, 2008, 08:39:42 PM »
My prayers are with you.

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« Reply #81 on: October 14, 2008, 08:52:20 PM »
Positive thoughts headed your way, Otto.

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« Reply #82 on: October 14, 2008, 11:43:04 PM »
i have been following this thread throughout the last few days.

Thinking and praying for you, i know everything will be okay.

Amanda
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« Reply #83 on: October 15, 2008, 04:38:57 AM »
I am so heartbroken. Strong thoughts and prayer and many arms around all of you. :grouphug;
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« Reply #84 on: October 15, 2008, 04:54:22 AM »
There is no way to express the sadness that is in our hearts this morning when we received the new message from CaringBridge.  We are praying for Otto to have the strength he needs to heal quickly.  We are praying for you Amy and your kids and Otto's parents too.
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« Reply #85 on: October 15, 2008, 06:04:00 AM »
Heartbreaking news. I'm sending healing thoughts and prayers and love to all. :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #86 on: October 15, 2008, 07:08:06 AM »
Millions of hugs are going out to you and your family.  God be with you all.  I truly appreciate you sharing your story with us. 
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« Reply #87 on: October 15, 2008, 07:54:28 AM »
The latest info from Otto's caringbridge site:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008 12:52 AM, CDT :
Otto is in ICU and is a very sick man, the kidney was encased in blood and cracked in half there for Otto lost the kidney. I am devastated beyond words, because of the pneumonia he had a tough time in surgery the next few hours are critical. Otto is strong and has to pull thru as I'm not done with him yet. Please say prayers.....Amy

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008 08:19 AM, CDT:

It's the Mom again--- can't believe how therapeutic this is to write & keep others updated. Did not have the chance to do this when Dick was ill and had the 'site'.

They are trying to wean Otto off some of the sedation meds to get him breathing on his own so they hopefully can take him off the ventilator. he still has an irregular, very rapid pulse, which they are giving him meds for.

Amy told the kids this am that the doctors had to remove the kidney- felt she needed to be the one and that they not hear it by accident from someone else.

They are off from school after today till Monday, so hopefully they can come see Dad & then we will do some fun things- like Mall of America- that even sounds good to me-- after I get a nap.

All your messages mean so much to Amy, she was on several times during the night just reading- she gains strength from all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish Otto's Mom could read them, it would help her!!!

Will keep you posted as the day goes on! Mom

 :grouphug; Love to all of you Amy.
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #88 on: October 15, 2008, 08:31:18 AM »
That is so unfortunate. I know Otto will pull through. He is in my prayers.

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« Reply #89 on: October 15, 2008, 08:54:13 AM »
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #90 on: October 15, 2008, 10:06:07 AM »
Amy and Otto. we will be praying for both of you.   :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #91 on: October 15, 2008, 10:19:33 AM »
i'm at a loss for words. i'll think of something and otto and amy will be in my prayers.
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« Reply #92 on: October 15, 2008, 10:22:21 AM »
Amy, you are constantly on my mind.   Love you.
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« Reply #93 on: October 15, 2008, 10:43:37 AM »
I am praying for you, Otto and Amy.  And for your children as well.  Please keep us all updated! 
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« Reply #94 on: October 15, 2008, 11:04:09 AM »
Amy, Otto and family, this is heart-breaking. My prayers are with you all to find strength to get well and get through this.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #95 on: October 15, 2008, 11:07:38 AM »
If you haven't already posted a message on Otto's caringbridge site but would like to - go to http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ottomachado and click on guestbook - as I recall you need to sign up - then post your message, click preview to then scroll down to check your message, then save to send it. I know getting through Jenna's medical challenges was a little easier for us knowing that people checked in on us, and sent words of support.

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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #96 on: October 15, 2008, 04:41:08 PM »

I heard from Amy. Otto is stable now - thank GOD.  :thx;

I believe she said a cardiologist will need to see him next.

Hang in there Otto!  :cuddle;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #97 on: October 15, 2008, 04:41:59 PM »
Thanks for the update Karol.
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« Reply #98 on: October 15, 2008, 04:47:23 PM »
Thanks for update and thank goodness that Otto is stable.

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« Reply #99 on: October 15, 2008, 04:54:30 PM »
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday :cuddle; :grouphug; :cuddle; :grouphug;
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