Steve Dillman back in the hospital

SSTRACER323 · 11-12-2008, 08:46 AM

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Good morning all. I hope you all had a good night's rest. But for Steve's kidneys working very well, we did.... Gotta love it when things are working well!
The pump feeding has been uneventful and Steve has not been nauseated. His potassium is low so the doctor ordered a drip to replenish that. His IV started burning. and ultimately they changed it out. His residual is low (which means the feeding tube is working well). We may try the bolus feeding later today.
I know I have said it many times before, but I have to say it again, your support for us is amazing. Steve is simply overwhelmed by it all and I am just so grateful. I wish you could hear how tenderly he talks about the friendships we have been blessed with. Having all our children and family be so supportive is the greatest of our blessings.
I want to give a special thanks to Dianne for your time and hard work. I am sure our home will be so inviting when we return. Thank you and Gerry for the loan of the recliner. Steve will rest much better when we do make it home. Note to me....every house needs at least one recliner...
So, for today, please pray that the switch from pump feeding to bolus, goes well and Steve can tolerate that change. We are grateful for all blessings, big and small.
Love, Frosty
P.S. I forgot something yesterday, I am ashamed to say. We want to say thank you to our Veterans, past and present as well as our current armed forces for your dedication and sacrifice in protecting our nation. We do all owe a great debt to you and praise you for all you do and have done.
Happy Veteran's Day.

thoughts and prayers are with Steve and Frosty and Family

11-12-2008, 08:46 AM	#10
SSTRACER323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coal City, IL. Posts: 775 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Steve Dillman back in the hospital Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Good morning all. I hope you all had a good night's rest. But for Steve's kidneys working very well, we did.... Gotta love it when things are working well! The pump feeding has been uneventful and Steve has not been nauseated. His potassium is low so the doctor ordered a drip to replenish that. His IV started burning. and ultimately they changed it out. His residual is low (which means the feeding tube is working well). We may try the bolus feeding later today. I know I have said it many times before, but I have to say it again, your support for us is amazing. Steve is simply overwhelmed by it all and I am just so grateful. I wish you could hear how tenderly he talks about the friendships we have been blessed with. Having all our children and family be so supportive is the greatest of our blessings. I want to give a special thanks to Dianne for your time and hard work. I am sure our home will be so inviting when we return. Thank you and Gerry for the loan of the recliner. Steve will rest much better when we do make it home. Note to me....every house needs at least one recliner... So, for today, please pray that the switch from pump feeding to bolus, goes well and Steve can tolerate that change. We are grateful for all blessings, big and small. Love, Frosty P.S. I forgot something yesterday, I am ashamed to say. We want to say thank you to our Veterans, past and present as well as our current armed forces for your dedication and sacrifice in protecting our nation. We do all owe a great debt to you and praise you for all you do and have done. Happy Veteran's Day. thoughts and prayers are with Steve and Frosty and Family __________________ The Doughboy Lee Lones S/ST 323L