In dire need of prayers

Lathum · 03-10-2008, 09:52 AM

I have mentioed this before but I need a new one. My mother in law is in dire need of a heart transplant. A short while ago a virus attacked her heart and she went through all sorts of struggles. Basicly to make a long story short she needs a transplant.

Fast forward to today and her organs are shutting down, her kidneys have already and if she doesn't get a heart soon she will die.

The good news is they are doing surgery to instal something called an LVAD to basicly pump her heart.

The bad news is while this improves her situation short term she will need to wait 2 months to go back on the transplant list because the surgery is so evasive.

This hospital has a 80-90% success rate with this surgery but that is far from 100% and she is not a fighter, she has a very defeated spirt, understandably.

Today is also her 55th birthday.

I just ask wherever you are say a small prayer for her. Thanks.

FrogMan · 03-10-2008, 09:56 AM

damn, keeping her in my thoughts...

FM

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-10-2008, 09:57 AM

Don't lose faith. My mother-in-law was probably only a few hours from dying when she finally got the organ transplant she desparately needed. She's now entering her 8th year with a new organ. She was roughly the same age as your mother-in-law when it happened. Hopefully your family member does just as well.

The hard part comes when you realize that someone else died far before they should have in order to save your ill family member.

TroyF · 03-10-2008, 09:57 AM

Sorry lathum

I've said a prayer.

Alan T · 03-10-2008, 10:11 AM

Sorry to hear about your mother in law. Your family will be in my thoughts today.

johnnyshaka · 03-10-2008, 10:11 AM

Prayers sent, Lathum!

JonInMiddleGA · 03-10-2008, 10:16 AM

Prayers sent for her & the family.

King of New York · 03-10-2008, 10:16 AM

That's a sad story, Lathum--55 is way too young to die. I hope that everything works out for your mother-in-law and family.

PurdueBrad · 03-10-2008, 10:27 AM

Lathum, our prayers go out to you and your family.

terpkristin · 03-10-2008, 10:35 AM

Wow, Lathum, that's a horrible situation.
I'll be thinking of you, MM, and your family.

/tk

Lathum · 03-10-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Don't lose faith. My mother-in-law was probably only a few hours from dying when she finally got the organ transplant she desparately needed. She's now entering her 8th year with a new organ. She was roughly the same age as your mother-in-law when it happened. Hopefully your family member does just as well.

The hard part comes when you realize that someone else died far before they should have in order to save your ill family member.

Thanks Mizzou, the part about your MIL makes me feel better.

And it is a very conflicted range of emotions essentialy waiting for someone to die an untimely death.

Toddzilla · 03-10-2008, 10:40 AM

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, good friend. Stay strong.

weegeebored · 03-10-2008, 10:51 AM

My mother (who is considerably older) was in intensive care in November for nearly a week with heart-related issues. I didn't think she was going to make it, but prayers seemed to help and she's a bit better now. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Fidatelo · 03-10-2008, 10:57 AM

Terrible news, hopefully things work out well. Best wishes.

Flasch186 · 03-10-2008, 10:58 AM

best wishes

Warhammer · 03-10-2008, 11:07 AM

Prayers sent.

Schmidty · 03-10-2008, 11:14 AM

You and your family are in our prayers.

albionmoonlight · 03-10-2008, 11:22 AM

prayers sent.

path12 · 03-10-2008, 11:27 AM

Best wishes to you, Molly and your family.

MikeVic · 03-10-2008, 11:28 AM

Best wishes!!

BYU 14 · 03-10-2008, 11:29 AM

You will be in our thoughts and prayers, hope everything works out Lathum.

cuervo72 · 03-10-2008, 12:49 PM

Best wishes Lathum.

Lathum · 03-10-2008, 01:01 PM

Thanks everyone.

I just found out the surgery is at 3:00 and takes about 4-6 hours.

It is going to be a long night.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-10-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Thanks everyone.

I just found out the surgery is at 3:00 and takes about 4-6 hours.

It is going to be a long night.

She got one? Great news! Best wishes on the surgery and recovery. Remember to be cautiously optimistic as the organ can reject in certain situations. Just take it one day at a time. If she makes it 5-7 days without any major setbacks, she should be good to go.

Good luck.

SnDvls · 03-10-2008, 01:11 PM

prayers & good thoughts sent

Eaglesfan27 · 03-10-2008, 01:13 PM

Scary stuff. Prayers sent.

Eaglesfan27 · 03-10-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

She got one? Great news! Best wishes on the surgery and recovery. Remember to be cautiously optimistic as the organ can reject in certain situations. Just take it one day at a time. If she makes it 5-7 days without any major setbacks, she should be good to go.

Good luck.

I think he meant for the LVAD, not a transplant...

Lathum · 03-10-2008, 01:13 PM

No, unfortunantly she didn't get a heart, the LVAD surgery take 4-6 hours.

Sweed · 03-10-2008, 01:23 PM

My father in law passed away 15 years ago at 58 due to heart disease. One of the greatest people I ever had the pleasure to know, I miss him still.

Your MIL and family are in my prayers.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-10-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

No, unfortunantly she didn't get a heart, the LVAD surgery take 4-6 hours.

Ah, sorry. Was excited for you for a second.

Edit: Just reread your initial post. Skimmed over the 2 month wait part evidently.

oliegirl · 03-10-2008, 02:40 PM

You and MM are in my thoughts and prayers Lathum.

Lathum · 03-10-2008, 07:20 PM

Just wanted to thank everyone. She just came out of surgery and it went well. The doctor said it was a good thing they did it because she was in worse shape then they initialy though.

Her body held up to the surgery which is huge considering she was in such bad shape but she isn't out of the woods yet. There is still concern of infection and blood clotting but we can only go one step at a time and she is through step one.

Thanks again everyone, I am really honored to be a part of this community where not only do people wish you well but they mean it. I know that those of you who said they would pray did and that it helped her through.

Honolulu_Blue · 03-10-2008, 07:28 PM

Great to hear, Lathum. Very good news.

I hope things continue to go well.

Hang in there.

Eaglesfan27 · 03-11-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Great to hear, Lathum. Very good news.

I hope things continue to go well.

Hang in there.

Ditto that. I hope everything goes well.

CleBrownsfan · 03-11-2008, 09:49 AM

You and your family will be in my thoughts Lathum. Keeping the faith will help everyone get thru this until she gets the transplant....

oykib · 03-11-2008, 11:14 AM

You have my prayers as well.

Lorena · 03-11-2008, 11:42 AM

Wow Lathum, I had no idea. Glad to hear she came out of it okay and she'll be in my thoughts/prayers for a quick recovery. Hope she gets that transplant soon... sorry to hear

Warhammer · 03-11-2008, 03:47 PM

Great news!

Karlifornia · 03-11-2008, 05:27 PM

Good news, dude. Hope she gets better.

BigDPW · 03-11-2008, 05:38 PM

Just read this thread now. I am happy that she is through the surgery! I will be praying for her!

03-10-2008, 09:56 AM	#2
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03-10-2008, 09:57 AM	#4
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Sorry lathum I've said a prayer. Last edited by TroyF : 03-10-2008 at 09:58 AM.

03-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#7
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03-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#8
King of New York High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp	That's a sad story, Lathum--55 is way too young to die. I hope that everything works out for your mother-in-law and family. __________________ Input A No Input

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terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Wow, Lathum, that's a horrible situation. I'll be thinking of you, MM, and your family. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

03-10-2008, 09:57 AM	#3
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Don't lose faith. My mother-in-law was probably only a few hours from dying when she finally got the organ transplant she desparately needed. She's now entering her 8th year with a new organ. She was roughly the same age as your mother-in-law when it happened. Hopefully your family member does just as well. The hard part comes when you realize that someone else died far before they should have in order to save your ill family member.

03-10-2008, 10:11 AM	#5
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Sorry to hear about your mother in law. Your family will be in my thoughts today.

03-10-2008, 10:11 AM	#6
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Prayers sent, Lathum!

03-10-2008, 10:27 AM	#9
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	Lathum, our prayers go out to you and your family.

03-10-2008, 10:40 AM	#12
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, good friend. Stay strong.

03-10-2008, 10:51 AM	#13
weegeebored High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2006	My mother (who is considerably older) was in intensive care in November for nearly a week with heart-related issues. I didn't think she was going to make it, but prayers seemed to help and she's a bit better now. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	You will be in our thoughts and prayers, hope everything works out Lathum.

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03-10-2008, 01:01 PM	#23
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Thanks everyone. I just found out the surgery is at 3:00 and takes about 4-6 hours. It is going to be a long night.

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Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	My father in law passed away 15 years ago at 58 due to heart disease. One of the greatest people I ever had the pleasure to know, I miss him still. Your MIL and family are in my prayers.

03-10-2008, 07:20 PM	#32
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Just wanted to thank everyone. She just came out of surgery and it went well. The doctor said it was a good thing they did it because she was in worse shape then they initialy though. Her body held up to the surgery which is huge considering she was in such bad shape but she isn't out of the woods yet. There is still concern of infection and blood clotting but we can only go one step at a time and she is through step one. Thanks again everyone, I am really honored to be a part of this community where not only do people wish you well but they mean it. I know that those of you who said they would pray did and that it helped her through.

03-10-2008, 07:28 PM	#33
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Great to hear, Lathum. Very good news. I hope things continue to go well. Hang in there. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

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oykib College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	You have my prayers as well.

03-11-2008, 11:42 AM	#37
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Wow Lathum, I had no idea. Glad to hear she came out of it okay and she'll be in my thoughts/prayers for a quick recovery. Hope she gets that transplant soon... sorry to hear

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Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Great news!

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Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Good news, dude. Hope she gets better. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

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BigDPW College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC	Just read this thread now. I am happy that she is through the surgery! I will be praying for her!

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