Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Sorry for the number of updates.....

A couple of things are going to happen. They are going to try to start using his fistula (on his arm) for dialysis so that they can remove his permacath (tubes in his chest). This will allow them to remove the permacath, which is good news since it can cause infections.

The doctors are planning the endoscopy today and hope to do a gastric emptying study tomorrow. This will tell them how long it takes foods to be emptied from the body to determine if there are any other issues in his digestive track.

Also...channel 4 news contacted us regarding our story. We may get on tv!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the updates. I think I speak for everyone; we really appreciate it. As I read the comments every day I hope Neal, Michele, Ryan and Leslie know how special you all are to all of us.

Love, Muthar

Anonymous said...

If you need a stunt double for your TV appearance, I'd be willing!

Stacy

Fermented Wisdom said...

I always had you guys pegged as becoming more infamous than famous...ha! If you need someone to get drunk and take a swing at your paparazzi -- I'm your man.

Thanks for the updates, and as always, please let me know if I can do anything for you guys.

Jim

Unknown said...

how did the TV station hear about this story? do you think that you guys will do it?

Anonymous said...

I contacted the tv a while ago thinking this would be a good story to encourage organ donation. Neal is so young and Ryan is not a relative, so it is an unusual situation.

Anonymous said...

Who are you, anonymous TV station caller????

S

Anonymous said...

hello guys, its crazy grandma sue. just a note to let you know we are thinking of you guys and praying hard. the website is a wealth of information and hopefully a source of support for you both. jack is good and sends his best. dee keeps us posted. michelle hang in there i know somedays its tough. ryan must be a tremondous friend. see you soon i trust. love sue and jack