Dear Friends and Family,
I'm new at blogging, but I wanted to figure a way to communicate with everyone what Rod has been going through these past few weeks. It began almost three weeks ago with what we thought was the stomach flu. After his efforts of trying to figure out what was wrong, he ordered a complete blood count on his body. The results came back that he had kidney problems. (Remember, Rod is not writing this...I am and I am no medical doctor.) Other tests were performed and again, another diagnosis was made. This time it was more serious and he was told that he has Lymphoma. This occurred on Sunday, March 14th at Lompoc Hospital.
To bring you up to speed, Rod is now at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and is going through several tests. We are still waiting to receive results from tests already taken. The doctors say Rod will need chemotherapy, but first they have to get his kidneys functioning properly and bring his blood pressure down. Today's procedure was to include a stint implant in one of his kidneys, however, when the doctor probed around they were happy to see that both kidneys were open and not blocked. Therefore, the stint implant was not needed and Rod is a happy man today!
When more test results come in, I will try to update everyone as soon as possible. I'm tired and am going to bed. Please keep us in your prayers and for Rod to have a strong recovery.
Julie
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Dear Julie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for creating this blog and allowing the community to follow his recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love,
Rita & Richard Washington
Thanks so much Julie...
ReplyDeleteDr Huss, just know that many, many people are praying for you and we think of you often! You are loved and missed. Blessings for a speedy recovery!
Patti Field
Dear Dr. Huss & Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou both are in my heart and prayers every day. Dr.,Please try to concentrate on YOU! Tami is doing fantastic job and all of your OR patients have been accommidated.We all will hold it together for you until you return. You are one in a million! If you need anything please call me!!!
Love and lots of hugs,
Julie Victor
Hi Rod,
ReplyDeleteWe're so grateful to have had the opportunity to visit with you yesterday and to see that you are in such good spirits.
Today (Sunday) we rode at Motoclub where so many of your friends asked us to send along their best wishes to you. You have given more than you will ever know and touched so many people's lives.
Julie thank you for creating this blog - we appreciate the ability to keep informed.
Love,
The Oakley's