Getting up to Speed

Tom was diagnosed with the beginning stages of prostate cancer and enlarged prostate in October. He elected to have a Da Vinci prostatectomy over radiation therapy. The procedure took place on December 11th, and under normal circumstances, would have only stayed for one night to convalesce from the surgery. 

The following day, however, complications arose with the kidneys and his electrolyte balance. He became edemic over that weekend.  By Monday, three kidney doctors ordered a special test be done and the following morning, dialysis was ordered. He had it done twice that day and once the following day.  His lungs were also filling with fluid and his heart became enlarged from edema. 

The next few days he was on a diuretic and it helped for several days. By Saturday 12/20 he was having problems voiding. The doctors are still scratching their heads about how to balance the electrolytes and finding out more about the kidney functioning.  Thanks for all your prayers and positive energy!! He feels it---as do we all! We'll post updates daily.