Joey went in for surgery at 1:00PM today for his arm and the dialysis port in his chest. Doctors are hopeful to be able to fully close the fasciotomy on his arm. He had two on his arm, and one is already closed. He is just getting out of surgery now.
Dr. Rahim, Joey's kidney doctor, was in today evaluating Joey. Joey's blood work has not shown any improvement. Dr. Rahim believes that Joey is going to need a kidney transplant, but would like to continue monitoring Joey further. He will be in later today or tomorrow to discuss options and the steps that will need to be taken to get Joey on a list. For now, Joey will continue having dialysis every other day.
We were told in the beginning there would be speed bumps, and ups and downs. We continue to press forward and take each day one step at a time. We love you Joey! We will find answers to all these questions, and solutions to the problems, one step at a time, and one day at a time. We will get through this! We love you Joey! Hang in there!
I will update the blog as we receive more information. Thank you for your prayers and support!
WE LOVE YOU JOEY!!! XOXOXO
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keep your head up joey. and if you want i will give you one of my kidneys. i love you buddy be strong
ReplyDeleteJoey, I am so sorry. I want you to know that I love you, and I know that you are strong and capable of overcoming these challenges. I know it is hard. It is going to be a fight, and I know you will win. You mean so much to us, and we are SO HAPPY YOU ARE WITH US!!! We count it a great blessing from a loving Heavenly Father that we get to have you in our lives. You bring us great joy and happiness. We love you, Joey. Always remember that. Hold on to hope, because I know, IT WILL GET BETTER!!!!!! IT WILL GET EASIER!!!!! and especially, YOU CAN DO IT, JOEY!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOur little family is praying for you, you have a wonderful support system! Although we don't know you personally, we know your family, and how much they love you. We are praying for all of you! Keep fighting Joey!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! We love you so much and we are all praying for you!! You WILL get better soon;)love ya tons joey!!!
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love,brittni
You can do it sweetie! I know this is difficult. I love you so much and know that you are meant for greatness. If you will beleive you will succeed. I know that sounds corney, but its true. You are strong with a lot of determination. Just remember that things don't always go as fast as you may want them to. You have people around you that are trying to help you through this and love you very much.
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Joey. You are such a STRONG boy. I'm so proud of you in all that you've accomplished throughout all of this! Keep fighting! We pray for you every day, even my little 3 year old Rowan prays for you and "Bonka" (my dad, his hero!) and his hippo. That's huge, you are up there with Bonka and the hippo!! We love you SO much! We are so so proud of you and know that these long days ahead will be difficult but your smile and determination and wonderful sense of humor will get you through ANYTHING. We love you and hug that sweet mom of yours for us! Thank you Cheryl for all your posts. Those of us far far away appreciate it dearly! Love you, Kristy.
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