JimD 3,345 #1 Posted April 25, 2017 I thought it might be time for an update on my health status. The past several months have seen me in and out of the hospital for several issues, the latest being fluid retention in my abdomen. The problem has been that I can't get rid of this fluid which is caused by my malfunctioning liver and other organs leaking into the cavity. So far they have take fluid from me by paracentesis which is where they insert a long needle int the cavity then hook it up to vacuum bottles that suck the fluid out. The first time they took five liters. The next time they took ten which is all they can take at one time. The last time it was 7. I will have another one tomorrow. The reason for the most recent hospital stay was o try more aggressive treatment. Now they have upped my dose of lasix to 40 mg twice a day which should help greatly to take it away. This all seems to be working so they packed me up and sent me home yesterday. So there you have it. If you are interested I will try to keep you up to date better than I have. I intend to stay on as a Moderator as long as the powers that be will have me. It has been and continues to be a pleasure to help out. Thank you all. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,794 #2 Posted April 25, 2017 Glad to hear the Doctors are keeping you well,I pray that a cure is found soon. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,234 #3 Posted April 25, 2017 Thank you for letting us know how you are doing Jim. Give me a shout when you feel like talking. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,587 #4 Posted April 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, JimD said: I intend to stay on as a Moderator as long as the powers that be will have. As one of the "powers that be" your welcome (and needed) for as long as you feel up to it! Thanks for the update!! Mike..... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,857 #5 Posted April 25, 2017 Thanks for the update Jim. Prayers and best wishes are coming your way. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted April 25, 2017 You're in our prayers MrD. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classicdmax 190 #8 Posted April 25, 2017 Best of luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 893 #9 Posted April 26, 2017 God bless you. I am ate up with agent orange and it is no fun at all. Hang in there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,297 #10 Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks for the update Jim. Our prayers are with you as well. Believe me, it's our pleasure to have you not only as a member here but as a well respected moderator. Keep the positive attitude and it's my strong desire to meet you in person one day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #11 Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks, for the update, Jim. I, for one, am glad you're on the moderator staff and would like to see you stay as long as you're able to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cranman51 39 #12 Posted April 26, 2017 Good luck and prayers your way.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #13 Posted May 14, 2017 Thank you Craig and everyone for you prayers and concern. Bob I would love to meet you too. Now for the latest update: I got back out of he hospital last Friday I very quickly began to improve just being here. It seems that when we get one thing back under control along comes another problem to solve. The latest was low sodium and blood pressure. Now that these are back in check for the moment I would be happy with a no new problems stretch. Again, thanks for all your support and rest assured, I'll be lookin' atcha! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #14 Posted May 14, 2017 Hang tough!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,234 #15 Posted May 14, 2017 It sounds like you are fast becoming a Big Box Store Garden Tractor with the heart of an old Wheel Horse. That "K" series will keep on ticking. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites