Thursday, April 6, 2017

Day 2, Post transplant 24 hours

This is the morning report.  No sugar coating here.  Team of doctors just rounded and there are many things they are watching. Bottom line is the poor kidney function.  Part of this relates to the long time on the HeartWare.  With the kidney damage he has sustained over the 512 days, his kidney's are having a tough time recovering.  When this happens, his right heart ventricle struggles which causes the 'CVP' or Central Venus Pressure to increase.  They have increased and added a few meds to help support his body.  Main goal today is to keep him lightly sedated, support body with various IV's, and wait for his kidney's to kick in.  They used the word dialysis, but that is definitely a last resort.

Our good friend, Sondra Zenger is taking the kids to Great America today to get them a break from the emotional roller coaster.  That would have been pretty tough on them to sit here and watch their struggling little brother. Megan was really struggling earlier this morning as Gage was trying to move and communicate.  She and the rest of the kids feel so bad for their little brother.  Meg was wanting to get back to Oregon for the track meet and the halibut feed, but now she and the rest of the kids just want to stay by Gage's side.  

 Gage does wake up occasionally for brief moments. Best thing Stacy and I can do is be here when he wakes up, hold his hand, and rub a small wet sponge in is mouth.  The #1 thing the kids want when waking up with a hose down their throat is water, their mouth's are so dry.  No plan today in taking out the ventilator.  This was the reason Gage was NOT excited to get his transplant.

That is really it for now.  I know we all want good news, and good news is coming, just not yet. It will come, he will pull out of this, just not yet.

May do another live Facebook later if he perks up a bit.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

He's been through so much, I pray those kidneys start doing their thing soon. Continuing to pray for you all. With all you've got on your plate, thank for taking time to keep all of us updated. This is, I think, the first time I wish I was on Facebook, but alas. God speed from Colorado.

Anonymous said...

Please let us know what name your Facebook page is under. Thank you. Praying for all of you from Indiana.

Andrea Weiss said...

I would love to follow you on facebook. Can you let us know how to follow you.

Unknown said...

Praying, praying, praying.

I cannot imagine how hard this must be to see your baby struggling. I am praying for you all. My son went to school today and this morning he said he was going to request prayer for Gage when he had chapel today at school.





Renae Winkler said...

He's having a tough time for sure. Praying for the entire family.

The Martins said...

Sweet boy. Keep on fighting Gage! Darn kidneys and CVP pressure, they like to cause trouble. They'll come around. Hang in there! We're praying for you all!💕

Anonymous said...

Gage, you are my Super Hero! Hang in there Buddy! Prayers continue..from High Valley.

Anonymous said...

Thinking about you. How do we follow you on Facebook??

Rachel said...

Lots of prayers coming from the Northeast, hoping Gage's kidneys kick into high gear asap!

Angela said...

Thank you for sharing your story with us all. I'll be praying for Gage and the donor's family.

Anonymous said...

Yes how do we get to see on facebook Prayers and prayers hugs

The Reading Nook said...

Sending healing and love from Canada! I hope his kidneys start working better so he can stay off of dialysis. *hugs* I was wondering how to find you on facebook as well.

jennifercav said...

Prayers being sent. Things will improve. Sending strength for Gage and his family. Prayers also for his skilled medical team. God bless you all. Jennifer Cavanagh

Unknown said...

Sending prayers. Love to follow on Facebook. Can please tell us how to follow on Facebook?

Unknown said...

Sending prayers of strength to Gage and your family. It is tough to have a sick child and fighting for his life. May God be with you all in your time of need.

Unknown said...

Sending prayers of strength to Gage and your family. It is tough to have a sick child and fighting for his life. May God be with you all in your time of need.

Unknown said...

Gage is an authentic warrior. And you, his family, are as well. May peace, love, and Gods healing spirit be with you all. All of Eastern Oregon is pulling (and praying) for you.

Toby Pinkerman said...

Thank you for sharing. Gage is an inspiration to us all. Please share more when you can

Kim said...

Kids are such fighters..his body will come around..it just needs time to process the trauma,figure and reroute signals and messages..it may slow down one system to help another..his little body is healing itself and in time he will have his own heart story to tell!!..love and healing