Charles Rushed Back to Hospital (Nov. 4)

[ShipMaven]

Charles has been rushed back to the hospital with blood clots. I'll post more when I learn more. I was afraid of this.

Mary Ann

 

[JacquieP]

Oh, no! I'll double up on prayers headed his way and I put his name on our church prayer list, as a couple hundred more won't hurt. Charles, get better fast!!!!

 

[ShipMaven]

Thank you, Jacquie. I believe they are pulmonary embolisms.

 

[Jamman]

Oh no!!! Our prayers are with Charles as he battles this latest setback. Very dangerous stuff. Patti spent four days in the hospital after developing clots after abdominal surgery this past July. She will be on blood thinners for another six months.

 

[popcorn]

Prayers are being sent for a quick resolution.

Liz

 

[TexasSue]

Many prayers from here. A very dangerous condition. Thanks for the update as I know you will keep us posted.

 

[Lurline63]

Prayers are being said. Thank you for keeping us posted.

 

[Karry]

Prayers that he "weathers" this latest setback.

 

[ShipMaven]

As soon as I have further news, I'll post. Thanks to all for your prayers.

Jamman, I'm so sorry to learn about Patti. I hope all continues well for her.

 

[The Cruiser]

Oh No. Prayers are on the way for Charles

 

[Calgon1]

Oh crap! Not what any of us wanted to hear. Hope that they fix this problem quickly. Yeah, Captain Weather will be on thinners for awhile ... Prayers continue.

 

[GloBug]

Oh crap 2! I supposed this wasn't unexpected but still, not something we want Charles to go through. Thoughts and prayers continue.

 

[Mgram]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to read this. Sending clot-busting thoughts up North to Charles.

 

[ShipMaven]

Blood clots are not unusual with surgery on any limb, but I'm so sorry that it happened to Charles. I pray the blood thinners do their job quickly and effectively. The main reason I put off, first arthroscopic surgery, then my knee replacements was because of my fear of getting blood clots.

 

[Jamman]

I hear you MaryAnn. When I had my knee replacement last January, I had pressure cuffs on my ankles for three days, and I was forced to get up several times a day and walk. This kept me from developing clots. I'm sure that Charles wasn't able to be as active. Abdominal and any type of surgery on the legs are most prone to throwing clots. The blood thinners are not used to "dissolve" the clots per se, but to keep them from growing larger. The body will get rid of the clots over time. That's why Patti has to be on thinners for eight months, and then another sonogram will be taken of her lungs to see if the clots are gone. Of course, being on the thinners for a length of time creates other issues which have to be dealt with, but it beats the alternative! We will continue to pray that Charles will overcome this setback, and then continue to rehab!!

 

[KathyC]

A serious set back indeed but at least it was caught quickly & he will be closely monitored in the hospital. Positive wishes that he overcomes this issue soon & that his recovery will take a smoother path from here on.

 

[BarbaraK]

Oh no
Poor Charles, positive thoughts on the way.

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

Oh no!!! Our prayers are with Charles as he battles this latest setback. Very dangerous stuff. Patti spent four days in the hospital after developing clots after abdominal surgery this past July. She will be on blood thinners for another six months.

Sorry to hear this. Hope she is doing well.

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

So sorry to hear this about Charles.

Sure hope they get those clots cleared up quickly.

Prayers for Charles and his family.

 

[JANPEP]

Oh no the poor guy. Glad they caught them. I hope he dosn't have to be there too long & can back to rehab.
Prayers & good thoughts are on the way to Charles & his family.