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« on: July 18, 2010, 07:21:52 PM »
...after 3 days. In spite of renal failure, it is gastroparesis and digestive tract issues that have put my brother in the hospital more times than anything else. While it is nice to be home, I am annoyed and worried. I was anticipating another day or two in the hospital based on an additional test they wanted to do.  I was thinking that the test seemed unnecessary, but that Rolando could use the extra day for healing and IV meds. I left the hospital when his wife arrived to visit late this morning and went home for a couple of hours. While here, I get the happy call from his wife - he can go home today. The doctor has visited (of course in the very, very small window of time when I am not there). So here we are. Rolando was released without the pain medicine he needs, He's nauseous and feverish and I am scared.
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Life is like a box of chocolates...the more you eat the messier it gets - Epofriend

Epofriend - April 7, 1963 - May 24, 2013
My dear Rolando, I miss you so much!
Rest in peace my dear brother...
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2010, 07:36:15 PM »
Please keep us up to date. You have my number if you need to call me you can. Please let him know we care and we are praying for recovery.  :pray;  :pray;
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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2010, 03:58:50 AM »
So sad to read about Rolando's current trouble.  I'm hoping things get back under control soon and that your worry and his pain both can subside.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2010, 05:59:47 AM »
tell my Rico I'm sending big hugs and MANY prayers...... :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2010, 07:45:03 AM »
I don't blame you for being worried. Don't hesitate to take him back, but I know you know that.
Big HUGS for you both.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2010, 07:36:17 PM »
Hang in there.

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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2010, 08:01:53 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2010, 03:37:52 AM »
Quote from: okarol on July 19, 2010, 07:45:03 AM
...Don't hesitate to take him back...
:rofl; I told him that if he didn't shape up, I was taking him back!

Things are looking better here. Thanks for the prayers and good wishes. Lola, your Rico really enjoyed the big hugs.

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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2010, 11:15:35 AM »
 :2thumbsup; Good, tell Ro I need his expertise in the Spanish section - he needs to review all the stuff I posted - I hope it's bueno info - Gringa needs help!  :waiting;
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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
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2010, 02:55:01 PM »
We need him here.  :)
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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2010, 07:43:38 PM »
Give him our love.   The man is such a fighter!  And you are the most amazing caregiver I have ever met.   I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.     :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2010, 01:47:50 AM »
Hope things go well now that he is home.  Also hope his meds are straightened out.

Prayers and cares,
Mimi
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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2010, 11:50:41 PM »
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