>From: "Mary Collum" <collummary@myfairpoint.net> >Subject: Collum update >Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:36:24 -0400 > >Yesterday they did the surgical procedure to put a line in his chest >for dialysis. We got the results back from the biopsy and it was >confirmed that he has Goodpasture's disease. He will continue on >dialysis, high doses of steroids and the chemo and hopefully that >his kidneys will start to functioning again. If not they are >talking about a kidney transplant. He has been trying to convince >me that he can still go to VW camping events and choose ones that >are located where he can get dialysis or there is a way of doing it >at home while he sleeps. I am not brave enough yet to do dialysis >at home but I am sure that I could learn. Today I learned how to >pump gas!!! I I know some of you think that is hard to believe but >it was just something that Michael has always done or my kids. Next >thing you know he will have me tinkering with the engine or changing >tires....LOL Not sure when they will let him go home because of >his blood sugar being so critically high, was 591 last night and ran >like that most of the day yesterday but maybe after he comes back >from dialysis it may return to a manageable level. They gave him a >lot of insulin yesterday. Will keep you posted. Thanks to everyone >for all your prayers and emails to him. He usually is very tired >after dialysis but I am sure he will be in touch with you all soon. Mary |
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