Eric's heart got shocked today around 2:30 and everything went fine. His EKG now shows a small P wave indicating that the atria are contracting. He is still on the heart medicine to keep his heart rate low and in the normal sinus rhythm. The dialysis continues to clean Eric's blood and is starting to remove some excess fluid. They are going slowly -- only 50 ml per hour -- to make sure that his blood pressure does not drop. Little steps at a time! He has about 20 liters to lose, so it will take a while.
Thanks to everyone for the supportive comments and cards. Keep praying that Eric's body gets a nice break so he can have some time to recover from all of this excitement. (It'll give ALL of us a little time to recover from all of this excitement.)
Love,
Melissa
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Hang in there Melissa. You are doing exceptionally well, and it is fantastic to hear that Eric is making a positive turn. It was great talking this afternoon, enjoy your new year as best you can. 2010 will be the year of RECOVERY
ReplyDeleteWe just heard this morning that Eric is in the hospital. We are praying for you and for a full recovery. Alan and Kathy if there is anything we can do do help let me know. But I know right now the best thing we can do is pray. May the Lord bless and hold you and all the family in this stressful time.
ReplyDeleteLove, Chuck & Patty Flagg
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say, Eric and you are still in my prayers. Everyone in Waterloo is thinking and praying for both of you. It will get better. Hopefully, sooner rather than later. Just so it gets better!
Sharon Ebersohl
Hello to all! I continue to pray for Eric's recovery and that you each have the strength to continue your vigil of care and love.
ReplyDeleteMay 2010 be a year full of healful blessing, recovering and healings.
Lisa Lawrence
Melissa, You are all in our prayers. Please give Kathy a hug from me. They don't call Eric "THe Invincible" for nothing. This will be a Happy New Year for you all. Paula Horst
ReplyDeleteKeeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Glad to hear that Eric is making small steps to recovery. May the Lord continue to keep you and give you the strength you need to get through this very trying time. Happy New Year! If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. Tim, Mary, Roman & Mandy Totten
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