“out of the box”
As of 6pm today, Tyler received an equal number of red blood units as he did yesterday. Staying even isn't the same as getting better, but it's better than requiring more units as he had been daily. Also, the doctors just met and offered us an option to try a drug...
losing blood as fast as they can give it
We just finished meeting with two of his doctors. Tyler is continuing to lose blood as fast as they can give it. His stomach and intestine tissue has been lacking oxygen for a very long time now. It could perforate at any time. Not only does the bleeding need to stop,...
needing miracle #2
We have been given new information regarding the results of the endoscopy, and things are much more urgent and critical than we originally thought with the damage to his stomach. If in the next 24-48 hours Tyler continues to need increasing blood pressure support and...
endoscopy results
The endoscopy is complete, with no perforations or increased bleeding! That’s the good news. Prior to the procedure, we met with Dr. Cuffari, the GI specialist, to sign consents and learn about possible outcomes. What the endoscopy revealed is that Tyler's condition...
quick prayers, please
Tyler will be undergoing the endoscopy in the next few minutes! Please pray as you have been for clarity to see if something can be repaired and safety from perforation and further bleeding!
endoscopy delayed
We just spoke with the GI specialist who will perform Tyler's endoscopy. It won't happen until tomorrow (around noon) since the OR is not fully staffed today, and they feel Tyler is stable enough to wait one more day in order to do it in safer surroundings. So as we...
increased bleeding
Just asking for folks to cover Tyler in prayer today regarding his bleeding issue. He required four units overnight, and it didn't improve his hemoglobin. It is critically important that during the endoscopy they can locate and repair the source of his bleeding (and...
best birthday ever – dad’s account of tyler’s miracle
Part Two of a Post from Ron: Today is my birthday, and I can honestly say that I still have a lot of growing up to do. It has been nearly five weeks since Tyler was originally placed on an oscillatory vent. He was supposed to be on the oscillator short term before...
internal bleeding
Tyler's blood gases remain wonderful, so they have weaned him down a bit more on the ventilator. All his vital signs are terrific with every wean. He is opening his eyes more and with purpose. I can't tell you enough how amazing it is to look into those eyes, which...