TSI_SVT Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 My youngest son, Skyler (age 13) had been sick Friday the 11th and that Saturday with viral like symptoms. He appeared to be feeling better Saturday evening and feel asleep just after dark. He was on the couch so I slept in the floor so I could keep a check on him. He appeared to sleep well all night and into Sunday morning. About 11:30 I decided to try and wake him. He would not wake up and did not respond in any way. I did all that I could think of to safely wake him but nothing worked. At that point I called 911. They arrived 10-15 minutes later. He was taken to one hospital and about an hour later he was transferred to the pediatric icu at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Later that evening it was determined that he had DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis). Basically it is the rapid onset of diabetes. It is a very serious and life threatening illness. The past week Skyler has been in the intensive care unit and will likely be there for quite a while. His kidneys have failed and is on dialysis, he is on a breathing tube and has countless tubes, lines, a bolt in his head (intercranial pressure monitor) and other equipment hooked to him. He has had an EEG test, 3 cat scans, and an MRI. Those tests were a mixed bag of results but they were certain that at one point he had a lack of oxygen to the brain. We will not know the extent, if any, of the damage done and how he has been affected until after he is fully awake. Yesterday, 7-19-08, was the first day he responded to voice, also it was the first day he opened his eyes, although it is was only slightly. Most all of his vital signs and test numbers are improving, if not back to normal. Today, 7-20-08, his eyes have been opening almost fully and he will squeeze my fingers with his hand if asked. He appears to be improving and hopefully will be out of the critical stage soon. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers and wish him a speedy recovery. Also, do not ever assume your child is completely healthy. Both of my boys are rarely sick and do not have previous health problems. I spent two days thinking it was just a virus and never considered him having anything else. I love you Skyler. http://i36.tinypic.com/33ts239.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travs87tsi Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) wow that really hit home. my oldest son is named skyler and is 13. as i read this it made me feel your pain. i hope your son gets through this quickly. you and your son are in my prayers. my son skyler http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u272/travs87tsi/misc021.jpg Travis Edited July 20, 2008 by travs87tsi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitamincj Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Prayers said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc711 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I will have my exwife put his name on their prayer list at church tonight. Do you medical insurance that will cover his stay. If you need some help set up relief fund on paypal. I will donate. Will be praying for your son and your family. God Bless,Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 my thoughts go out to you and youres and my prayers, he will be on a prayer chain from here too fla to cali in just a few hours i would go outta my mind if this was one of my kids soo i can understand what youre feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 your family will be in my prayers also.i really hate to hear about this and i hope he's feeling better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack_Morris Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 It is good to know he is improving! I pray that everything returns to normal(at least as normal as possible) soon. My prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Glad to hear that he's coming back around Prayers are out to you and your family, as well as my best and well wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star_V8_Quest Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 hope everything works out fine and your prayers will be answered and have him back in full health asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 dang man sorry to hear that he has our prayers and best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I wish for your son, the quickest recovery, and best wishes to you and the rest of the family on the same. I think I speak for all of us in saying, he will be in our prayers.... and its great to hear that he's improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbath Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hope he gets well soon, man. Keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highly Boosted Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I will be keeping all of you in my prayers. It must be very hard for a parent to see there son go throught this. I have 2 kids as well and im not sure if I could even deal with that if it happened to my kids. Thats good that he is improveing and I hope he makes a full recovery. Stay strong and will be praying God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Good luck My friend. Your son is in my prayers. Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky_black_tsi Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I would also like to send out my prayers to your son and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questnation Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 good luck and yall are in my prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starion1991 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 My prayers are out to you and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedTSI Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hope everything turns out for the best. Stay positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 they transferred him to a good hospital. i hope they take care of it, and everything gets back to normal. my thoughts will be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 chapel hill is close to my mother who lives in shelby. I will also pray for your son, keep us posted with how he is doing. i wish you and your family comfortable thoughts through this hard time for you all. Your son is definitely a trooper!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I wish you and your son the best and speedy recovery. If you need anything just ask we are here for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedog_37 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I wish your son the best and will have him in my prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSI_SVT Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (7-21-08) Thanks to everyone. We really appreciate it. Skyler has been doing well the past day. Hopefully if everything goes well the doctors will remove the icp monitor out of his head tomorrow and, maybe, in the afternoon or early evening take him off the ventilator. Today he has been less responsive due to being sedated virtually all day to keep his agitation level down. Because of that I haven't had a chance to talk with him much. I will post updates as often as possible. Again thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_B. Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son and your family. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Ken B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 hows things ? lots of prayers are going out for youre boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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