2314 needs your prayers

[FrogAbroad]

Thursday wasn't a good day for 2314. His sister reported he has fluid around his heart and his blood pressure goes up and down. She was awaiting results of the echocardiogram to see how they will treat him. "It’s a roller coaster, he takes a small step forward and then is pushed back 2 steps."

"Pericardial effusion" is serious stuff...been there, done that, not fun at all. Again, Top, thanks for the update...as always, you help me remember and pray for a fellow Frog.

 

[TopFrog]

Well his sister just made a post and today is a different and much better day for 2314:

"Tony Eierdam is having a better day today. He is off the blood pressure meds, still on dialysis. His ventilator settings have been lowered, just a few more settings and he can be off it. He has good awareness today meaning he followed commands of “Thumbs up” and able to squeeze nurses hand when requested. I pray the antibodies of Covid 19 are helping him to get well. Thank you all for keeping Tony and I in your prayers, you all are keeping me going."

 

[Hemingway]

They said they have no idea, it doesn’t seem to necessarily have a “cause”.

That being said, they are learning more and more about how lifestyle choices can increase and decrease people’s chances of cancer. Processed foods, poor sleep, stress, alcohol intake, too much fatty meat, and being overweight can all increase one’s cancer risk. I’m certainly guilty of eating too many processed foods, eating too much fatty meat, and drinking too much alcohol.

Who knows though

Hoping for a speedy recovery. It sounds like 90% of the board is toast though.

 

[froginmn]

He has good awareness today meaning he followed commands of “Thumbs up” and able to squeeze nurses hand when requested."

Just the hand, right?

Great to hear he is having positive days!

 

[steelfrog]

Just the hand, right?

Great to hear he is having positive days!

Steel has it on good authority that Tony also loves Northern New Mexico, so seeing you on this thread (if he does) will do his heart good Sir.

 

[BrewingFrog]

I don’t know what that diet is, but probably. Anti-inflammatory is a big part of it.

You want to avoid processed foods, processed meats, fatty meats, and make fruits and vegetables your main source of calories. Try to avoid carbs the best you can, but when you do, eat whole-grain bread and pasta.

Cigars. Did they mention cigars?

 

[frogs9497]

What is the general timeframe for plasma therapy to be effective?

 

[HFrog1999]

Cigars. Did they mention cigars?

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

Cigars. Did they mention cigars?

Thom Brenneman wants to know about British cigarettes as well.

 

[TxFrog1999]

Update Monday August 24 from Tony’s sister:

Tony’s medical team will be taking out the breathing tube today to see how he does.
They will test to see if he will be negative for Covid tomorrow. If he has 2 negative tests he will be moved to a regular room and I will be able to go see him later in the week(he is in a hospital in Lubbock)
Please continue to pray our number one sports writer continues to get better.
Thank you all for prayers and support.

 

[Palliative Care]

Good news and good luck, may God continue to with him.

 

[netty2424]

Steel has it on good authority that Tony also loves Northern New Mexico, so seeing you on this thread (if he does) will do his heart good Sir.

I think he’s from Northern Mew Nexico. Different place altogether.