Nephrologist

I [T.J.] saw the kidney specialist today. The good news is that my current lack of energy is not related to the kidneys and he thinks that the upward trend in my creatinine levels is due to some overlap in medications I was taking. He does think that I need to slow down and focus on recovery. He does also believe that there is compromise to the kidneys but, thinks that it is not at a critical stage. He will know more after he gets lab results back (hoping that the levels have gone down not up).

He will also look at a CT taken of my abdomen to see if there is a blood flow problem to either kidney. If he cannot get the information from that picture he will have an Ultrasound done to look at both kidneys. My diabetes could be a complicating factor in this although he does not know. Sepsis* in the hospital could have taken a toll due to decreased blood flow to all organs. So, all that to say, we are more optimistic than we were going in but won’t know what we need to know until the lab work is back and he has looked at some pics.

I will let you know what we hear on the lab work, hopefully yet this week. He wants to see me in about 6 weeks to talk about a game plan although he did affirm that weight loss, exercise, getting back in shape and insulin control is very important since diabetes can have a negative effect on the kidneys. I am also on a low sodium and low protein diet and that will continue. We will post results when we have them. Thanks for your prayers and concern, we are deeply grateful!

-T.J.

*madjon's [Jon's'] note: septic shock will always take a toll on one's body. I know I am not a doctor, but the septic shock must have had a negative effect on T.J., although, I, my family, my father, and many others remain confident in the complete full healing of T.J. through divine confidence and power. To me, this feels like nothing. It is something, but, to be as frank as I can, I don't have to worry about being down in the hospital within minutes. to me, this seems like nothing compared to such long December

God has proven His faithfulness -- even the ICU staff got that [in someway or another, but they did get it!] -- and I, the family, my father, the readers of this blog, expect that God will be faithful.

I have no idea what, but there is something yet in store for T.J...