So my dad's dad...my Grandpa Bill, has been in the hospital lately. For the past 6 years he has had cirrhosis of the liver (not because of alcoholism, but for some other reason, I'm not real sure). Anyhow, he went to the hospital last week and they had to drain 17 pounds...yes, pounds...of liquid from around his stomach. They thought that this could be somehow related to the medication he's on for his liver.
So on Sunday he fell down in the bathroom, Grandma couldn't get him up and my aunt was at church so they called 911. The "liquid" has returned. After running tests they found that his potassium levels were really high (partially because of the medication)...so they were doing blood transfusions (to get some potassium out) and then taking the liquid out sometime today...which is in his abdomen and lungs now. He's also on the transplant list for a new kidney.
He still hasn't gone into surgery but I'll keep updating on here, please keep him in your prayers.
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ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for your grandfather.