OT: my brother is in the ICU (update 9/17, Setting Sail for Parts Unknown)

[Simpelton]

Thanks guys.

The docs have him stabilized and he's back on his schizophrenia meds. My brother took compassionate leave from the Army and is keeping him company in the hospital. Apparently he's in a better mood and they think they might be able to take some of the tubes out of him, since he's stopped fighting to pull them out himself. It's a struggle right now to keep him hydrated and oxygenated while tthey work out what the issues really are.

Thanks for all the well wishes. I'll pass them on to my brother.

 

[patchick]

That's rough stuff. Wishing the best for your whole family.

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

Prayers for your brother, your family and you. Nothing worse than having a loved one in the ICU....

 

[scott99]

Very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with him, you and the rest of his family.

 

[Froob]

We’ll be thinking of you, we are all a family here!

 

[nabwong]

My prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[Chevy]

Only wishing the best - good that he's got family like you to help out.

 

[TomPatriot]

Blessings for your brother’s recovery and your peace of mind.

 

[Peachhead]

I'm very sorry to hear that. Best of luck to your brother.

 

[Patsfan1958]

Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for your brother.

 

[Tony2046]

Thanks guys.

The docs have him stabilized and he's back on his schizophrenia meds. My brother took compassionate leave from the Army and is keeping him company in the hospital. Apparently he's in a better mood and they think they might be able to take some of the tubes out of him, since he's stopped fighting to pull them out himself. It's a struggle right now to keep him hydrated and oxygenated while tthey work out what the issues really are.

Thanks for all the well wishes. I'll pass them on to my brother.

Glad to hear the positive news. Praying for the best. Sounds like you've got a good family.

 

[stcjones]

Not CoVID related, thank God. Some kind of kidney failure related to diabetes. I don't know all the details. Kidneys haven't stopped working entirely but they're so low function that my brother died in the hospital at least once that I know of already and he thinks there may have been a second time. He's barely lucid, and only 1 person per day can go in to visit.

For added flavor my brother is a paranoid schizophrenic and one of his fantasies that he gets stuck on is being held down and poisoned while he sleeps, so you can only imagine that only being half lucid and intubated and on oxygen, is a particular blend of fresh hell for the guy. Worse, they had to flush his meds out of his system in order to do bloodwork so he's completely off his meds living his own worst nightmare right now.

Needless to say the family is circling the wagons and bracing for bad news. I could use any positive thoughts thrown our way in this time. if I knew it would help I'd already be banging on the door ordering them to take my kidney ASAP, but the doctors haven't confirmed that replacement is on the table yet. So yeah, feeling kind of helpless at the moment

May God Bless your brother and you and family! I’m praying for him and you all….

 

[jboston19]

I’ll keep you in my prayers!

 

[tom444]

Not CoVID related, thank God. Some kind of kidney failure related to diabetes. I don't know all the details. Kidneys haven't stopped working entirely but they're so low function that my brother died in the hospital at least once that I know of already and he thinks there may have been a second time. He's barely lucid, and only 1 person per day can go in to visit.

For added flavor my brother is a paranoid schizophrenic and one of his fantasies that he gets stuck on is being held down and poisoned while he sleeps, so you can only imagine that only being half lucid and intubated and on oxygen, is a particular blend of fresh hell for the guy. Worse, they had to flush his meds out of his system in order to do bloodwork so he's completely off his meds living his own worst nightmare right now.

Needless to say the family is circling the wagons and bracing for bad news. I could use any positive thoughts thrown our way in this time. if I knew it would help I'd already be banging on the door ordering them to take my kidney ASAP, but the doctors haven't confirmed that replacement is on the table yet. So yeah, feeling kind of helpless at the moment

I'll be thinking of you, your brother, and your family.

 

[denverpatsfan]

It's been a tough past 18-months for many folks. Hoping that your brother will recover and return home soon. Be thankful that we have one of the best healthcare systems in the world here. Glad your family can be within him. That will help pull him thru.

 

[TomPatriot]

Blessings and health for your brother and peace of mind for you and your family.

 

[FCB02062]

said some prayers for you God bless and keep you and your family

 

[BTTA]

Hope it continues to improve. Best to all of you.
At least he has a couple of sibs to help get him through!

 

[Bill Lee]

Sending positive vibes and healing energies to you, your brother, and all his loved ones.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Many prayers to you and your family. Hoping your brother is granted health and patience to get through this. We’re all here for you anytime