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Prayers needed for my grandson Luke <3
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 3:56 pm
by P-600
Luke is 13 months old and has Alpha One Antitrypsin Deficiency which is a type of liver disease. He is hospitalized down in Florida with what they think is a gallbladder infection. He has ascites which is fluid in the belly that the doctors estimate is @ 3-4 lbs of fluid. They are giving him pain meds and then will give him a couple of IV diuretics to get rid of the fluid. Also, some IV antibiotics to fight the infection. He will be in the hospital for at least three days.
Luke will need a liver transplant in the future so I guess this is just a bump in the long road ahead but I hate that he has to go through all this. He has already had 5 hospital stays in his short little life.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:00 pm
by flip-flop
Many thoughts and good vibes going out to Luke and your family.
My son had ascites in utero and I hadn't thought of that term in a long time.
Best of luck!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:01 pm
by LysaC
oh my. what a tough little life he's had so far. and it must be really hard on his parents. i hope for strenght for all.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:01 pm
by linne
Having grandchildren myself I really can understand your pain. So sorry for the boy- sending my best wishes for the future for him.
Linne
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:23 pm
by silverheels
Prayers coming his way.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:39 pm
by Coden
My heart breaks for that poor little boy. I send all my best thoughts that he is comfortable, and better soon.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 6:29 pm
by byado18
Sending thoughts of caring, healing and wisdom to Luke, his family and friend, caregivers and medical team!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 6:34 pm
by Kealani
Thoughts are with you and your family -hopefully he will feel better soon
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 7:06 pm
by lprof
Add my caring thoughts and best wishes for him to quickly recover from this bout.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 8:04 pm
by CBama
sending prayers for him and your family...
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 8:52 pm
by California Girl
I'll keep Luke and your entire family in my thoughts. Sending good vibes to help heal that little guy!
Luke
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 9:13 pm
by Knolmom
I will keep Luke in my prayers tonight and for the forseable future. Please let us know when this crisis has passed, and don't hesitate to reach out in the future when things get rough.
We are all here for you.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 9:25 pm
by loria
oh wow--keep the faith--there are tons of miracles out there--and we know so much more about these things than we did years ago--really--my daughter (now14) would be dead if she were born a decade before she was--I will keep your little guy in my prayers--
Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 7:21 am
by sea-nile
Thoughts and prayers from me too. Hopefully he will be too little to remember it all and will be completetly cured by the time he can. Yes, keep the faith.
Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 7:35 am
by LauraD
Definitly will keep Little Luke in my prayers as well as you and your family. Laura