MRSA

[vaneramos]

Dad has a drug-resistant super-bug, specifically methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. I just spoke on the phone with one of his doctors in Leamington, and she said they have started him on the antibiotic vancomycin, which is sensitive to the infection. They will transfer him to London as soon as a private bed is free. Visitors have to wear gowns and gloves.

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[bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately it's now common.

WIshing you both all the best!!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Bill, I'll keep everyone posted.

[bixie.livejournal.com]

oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. :(

I hope that everything goes well. I'll be thinking of you and him.

[bixie.livejournal.com]

also, my aunt in windsor had a MRSA infection a few years ago. it took a while with aggressive treatment, and they did eradicate it.

I offer this in case it's a tidbit that will help even a little bit with the worry.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you, it does!

[quirkstreet.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking of both of you.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Pete.

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

oh, dear, i'm really sorry to hear this. please keep us posted. i hope the vancomycin works well for him.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

I will. The update is they have switched to another antibiotic, probably a more aggressive one.

[abendstille.livejournal.com]

uurrgggg.............sending healing thoughts to your dad and also to you.
I hope everything works out now.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks Mia. Healing thoughts are good.

[eloquentwthrage.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Sending as much positive energy and prayer as we can!!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks, all that energy is good.

[djjo.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts toward you dad and you. I hope the can kick this thing quickly.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Love. I will stay in Guelph until he gets transferred to London. We don't know when that will be. Feeling a bit antsy. I'm going to go out for a couple hours and do some writing. Talk to you later.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Hi Love, just this moment I got a call from my aunt to say the ambulance is picking up Dad in 15 minutes. So I am packing and heading to London shortly, staying with K tonight. Talk to you soon.

XOXO

MRSA / Dad

[(Anonymous)]

Hello, Van - Became aware of your wonderful blog through QueerJoe's. I've been following the ups and downs of your Dad's health for awhile and am truly sorry to hear of the problems he's been having since his operation. I hope that he does okay and that you do alright, too. Blessings to you both and know that people who've never had the honor of meeting you in person are still very concerned. Take care. - Joe, in Wyoming

Re: MRSA / Dad

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Joe, thanks for your kind words. Are you a knitter? If so, happy knitting!

[threestarblue.livejournal.com]

god damn it.!!!!! sending good vibes to both of you. and the doctors and that antibiotic.


hang in there.

[rfmcdpei.livejournal.com]

You, especially he, will be in my thoughts.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you, R!

[fivecats.livejournal.com]

i haven't commented until now knowing that you're extremely busy and stressed out but i did want to know that i'm sending Light your way (in the best Quaker sense) for both you and your dad.

peace.

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[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Many thanks. It is much appreciated!

[missprune.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness. I do hope the antibiotic works well. Scary stuff, Van. So sorry your dad has to go through this now.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks, E. I had a little visit with Dad this eve and he seemed pretty good, though it's a shock to see him so slow and tired. The surgeon checked the incision and said he doesn't think the infection got inside, which is good news. Hopefully a couple days of rest and antibiotics will have him back to normal.

[e-musings.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about the MRSA. I hope he has a successful course of tx and gets over it soon!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks. He is looking okay tonight, but weary.