I really need your help.

[Son of a Son]

Last night my father had a stroke. Today he has been diagnosed with endocarditis - a bacterial infection of his aortic valve. The drawback is that in order to replace the valve, surgeons want at least 4-6 weeks of treatment with antibiotics before surgery. They also need 4-6 weeks of time to pass from the onset of the stroke because all of the blood thinners they use in conjunction with the bypass machine could cause a more severe stroke which could kill him. He is a whopping 50 years old. The stroke happened last night so we need 27 more days of his body being able to handle a leaky aortic valve. Just 27 days and the risk factors drop dramatically.

Right now I really don't have any credit on file with the man upstairs, so if any of you have some you feel you can part with, my mother, sister, and I could really use it.

Thanks and god bless,
Shawn
aka Son of a Son

 

[AUinAustin]

nt

 

[zork]

Not sure what to say except I feel for you man. Saw your note on Quacks. Good luck. Hope they lick the infection quickly and completely so they can get the valve working right.

Hang in there and be strong for your pop.

 

[NatChampUT]

You're in my prayers. God Bless.

 

[KISS]

In my prayers

 

[smwhorn]

you have a lot of people on these boards pullin' for you, dude. good luck and keep the faith.

 

[Tex Pete]

My prayers are with you all, Son. We will lift you up. Turning to God is the only way to get through tough times like this.

 

[CPAR]

My heart goes out to you and your family. May God send his tender mercies upon you all.

 

[Orange Infused]

Many many prayers are being said for you and your family........hang in there and be strong for all of them.

 

[BigCraig68]

Shawn man your dad and your family are in my prayers God Bless

 

[Tex Pete]

My prayers are still coming. Hang in there, buddy.

 

[KISS]

You and your dad are in my prayers Shawn.