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« on: March 27, 2011, 07:42:37 PM »
Our member and moderator Epofriend has been in the hospital for nearly 3 weeks. He's having circulation problems in his hand and they can't seem to come up with a solution.  It's painful and he's hoping they can save his hand, but right now we don't know what will happen.
Alene is there and helping as much as she can. His daughter was in town for a weeklong vacation but he was still hospitalized and she's now had to go home.
I hope you'll keep him in your minds and hearts. If you'd like to drop him a note or card, please PM me for his address.
 :cuddle;
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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2011, 09:00:14 PM »
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that!  Please keep us informed, OK?  It must be pretty serious if he's been hospitalized for that long!  Sending prayers...
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« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2011, 09:09:21 PM »
definitely best wishes to epofriend. Hope they can sort the problems out soon - it sounds very uncomfortable.
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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2011, 01:28:07 AM »
thinking of him.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2011, 04:00:29 AM »
Hope he is soon home .
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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2011, 05:02:43 AM »
All the very best....

Get well soon...

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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2011, 05:08:45 AM »
Hope he's home soon and that they get things under control.
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2011, 05:32:00 AM »
Wishing you all the best and hoping you get out of hospital soon x
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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2011, 07:49:13 AM »
any update?? sending my best well wishes for our friend....
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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2011, 10:01:01 AM »
Oh, bless.  Poor thing. *huggles* for epofriend ... wishing him all the best.
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« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2011, 10:06:05 AM »

Best wishes from Kristina,

hope you get better soon!
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« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2011, 10:16:20 AM »
My caring thoughts and prayers are with you all the way, Epofriend! :cuddle;  Wish I could send some of the Vegas girls to cheer you up!
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« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2011, 09:19:39 PM »
All the best, mate!
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« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2011, 05:22:54 PM »
Wishing you well, Epofriend!
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« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2011, 07:29:38 PM »
Quote from: okarol on March 27, 2011, 07:42:37 PM
Our member and moderator Epofriend has been in the hospital for nearly 3 weeks. He's having circulation problems in his hand and they can't seem to come up with a solution.  It's painful and he's hoping they can save his hand, but right now we don't know what will happen.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers and good wishes and to those who sent cards or called. They all made quite a difference for Rolando.

18 days later, yesterday, Rolando finally got out of the hospital. Most of the time was due to inefficiency in doctor coordination and scheduling tests but I am looking at it as additional time on IV heparin and other blood thinners allowing this thing to run its course and IV pain meds to help Rolando through it.

Rolando's forearm and hand have gone from cold, grey, numb and tingly to a warm and healthy looking forearm and a cold, grey and immensely painful hand, to ultimately a warm and healthy looking forearm and a swollen painful but PINK hand. So although we have no idea what happened, things are moving in the right direction. Losing the hand is no longer a done deal. I am anticipating visits with hand and vascular specialists for a second opinion (if it can be called that in the absence of a first opinion).

Rolando is sleeping soundly. I am hopeful.
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« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2011, 07:37:35 PM »
Sounds a little more hopeful then when I talked to you Alene. Keep up the good care you do for Ro, please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2011, 07:38:17 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: March 29, 2011, 08:33:23 PM »
praying for you!!!

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« Reply #18 on: March 29, 2011, 09:04:41 PM »
My prayers are with you, good friend!
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« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2011, 11:56:37 PM »
I have been thinking about you two - thanks so much for the update Alene.
I'll keep praying. I am so glad you're there for him. Love you both!
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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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 #20 on: March 31, 2011, 09:54:26 AM »
Sending Epofriend hugs and prayers from Wisconsin.
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« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2011, 09:33:21 PM »
Prayers and best wishes!   :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #22 on: April 02, 2011, 04:18:46 AM »
Certainly sounds a bit more positive....

Get well soon...

May God bless and protect you, and your family.... Will be thinking of, and praying for you all...

Love...

Darth...
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« Reply #23 on: April 09, 2011, 12:16:32 AM »
I just heard from Alene. Rolando has gone four for four - he was in the hospital for the birthdays of all three daughters and on his birthday (Thursday) he was forced to head to the emergeny room. He was readmitted. Could be gastro, not sure yet. Many symptoms but too soon to tell what the plan is. Poor guy is in pain and he's had a tough couple of months. Please keep praying for our friend.  :pray; One bit of good news, his new grandbaby is due any time.  :)
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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 #24 on: April 09, 2011, 01:09:48 AM »

I am so sorry to read about his re-admittance.
 
I do hope his medical troubles will be sorted out soon.

Best wishes from Kristina.
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