The doctors now think it is more likely he does have meningitis because of everything going on. His fevers go up and down but his blood pressure is fairly stable (though it is still low and being supporting by meds though not as many as earlier today). He is getting a TON of meds - pain meds, blood pressure meds, antibiotics, etc. They are bombarding him to try and effectively quash the infection. He is septic and also has a staph infection besides the major infection (which they think may be the non contagious meningitis). There is also a still unidentifiable fungus in his blood. It is a very serious situation and he will be in the hospital for awhile. The doctor told us my dad will likely have to have the infection antibiotics administered to him for 3 weeks.
Basically, he just has to keep fighting and they have to monitor his vital signs every second. He is very critical but we all know how tough he is and how hard he is fighting. He does move and opens his eyes occasionally so we talk to him and make sure he hears that we are there supporting and loving him. I am so proud of him, my daddy :)
Happy belated Easter...This is us on Easter last year.
4 comments:
Patty, Lindsay, and Brian,
We have been checking this site often and praying for Walt. We know he is a fighter. While in NY, we watched him do a few rounds with the snowblower, and he always came out winning!
Kevin and Bettie
Lindsay you know I am always here for you and your family. Just tell me what you need and I'm here for you :-)
I know how hard your dad is fighting...he is in all our prayers!
Lindsay, tell your Dad I will see him on Thursday late afternoon. I have a custom gift for him from the Great Wall.
Love, Rick
Hi, Patty, Lindsay, and Brian:
Thank you for sharing last year's Easter picture. Although these are difficult times, this picture put a smile on our face.
Of course, Walter remains in our prayers. We are thinking positive and are visualizing Walter's recovery.
Love to all,
Don & Katy
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