Things are not improving as expected. We are extremely worried. Prayers stepped up.
The whole of yesterday went by absolutely fine, until the evening when the nurse noticed some bleeding through Rishi's nose while changing his post-surgery dressing. She called the doctor later in the night, and he rushed in immediately out of his duty hours. Doctor noticed that Rishi is showing signs of hypertension, increased BP and heart rate. Rishi, though was not in pain. He was moved back to the ICU from the general ward.
The doctor and nurse dressed up Rishi's nose and scheduled a CT scan for 4th morning. The CT scan happened over lunch time. The reports show that there is no internal bleeding. The blood that was seen on 3rd while changing the dressing, was of the unhealed wound from the surgery. Due to high level of sugar count, lower immunity, the wound had not healed within 48 hours. It would need more time.
No internal bleeding, no internal injury. No internal clots.
BUT - the anti-fungal medicines have caused a swelling in the brain. Rishi had a epileptic fit during the course of the CT scan. He is unconscious as in time. Doctors call it COMA.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Monday, 3 September 2012
Latest update 3rd Sept 2012
Rishi is moved out of ICU and is under observation in general ward (still quarantined, and kept separately)
Doctors said the second half of Sunday was crucial for Rishi;s recovery, that has passed.
The GVH though still needs to come under control. Rishi has been taking GVH and liver count medicine for over an year now, the same ones continue. Anti-fungal injections are already administered.
Doctors are waiting for more tests to be done to see how Rishi is responding to the same.
The tension has reduced considerably but Rishi is still weak, can not sit straight up for long. Rishi also was under some pain last night and could not sleep well but the nurses' helped promptly to look after him.
Rishi's father and mother have lost into a trance. One thing keeps haunting after the other. At the verge of time when they almost thought that the battle this over, this episode of anti-fungal infection increasing through Rishi's optical nerves and scaringly growing towards the brain challenged everybody's faith and hope once again. Undeterred though, and determined to fight, they seek support from almost every visitor that walks in to meet Rishi. Let they be known that we are all with them.. forever.. always!
There are many many more years to go by..!
Doctors said the second half of Sunday was crucial for Rishi;s recovery, that has passed.
The GVH though still needs to come under control. Rishi has been taking GVH and liver count medicine for over an year now, the same ones continue. Anti-fungal injections are already administered.
Doctors are waiting for more tests to be done to see how Rishi is responding to the same.
The tension has reduced considerably but Rishi is still weak, can not sit straight up for long. Rishi also was under some pain last night and could not sleep well but the nurses' helped promptly to look after him.
Rishi's father and mother have lost into a trance. One thing keeps haunting after the other. At the verge of time when they almost thought that the battle this over, this episode of anti-fungal infection increasing through Rishi's optical nerves and scaringly growing towards the brain challenged everybody's faith and hope once again. Undeterred though, and determined to fight, they seek support from almost every visitor that walks in to meet Rishi. Let they be known that we are all with them.. forever.. always!
There are many many more years to go by..!
Sunday, 2 September 2012
Latest update 2nd Sept 2012
Rishi had his first semi-solid meal today morning after 4 days
Still, not able to chew, but able to open eyes vividly, can talk softly
As usual, very curious about medical reports and killing inquisitiveness, his mother had to narrate out the entire 4 day summary to him
His response was a surprised smile :)
In marathi he says.. "evadha sagla jhala chaar divsat?!"
("All of this happened in just last 4 days")
Rishi is in ICU, it is still not known for sure when he will be moved to special room
Still, not able to chew, but able to open eyes vividly, can talk softly
As usual, very curious about medical reports and killing inquisitiveness, his mother had to narrate out the entire 4 day summary to him
His response was a surprised smile :)
In marathi he says.. "evadha sagla jhala chaar divsat?!"
("All of this happened in just last 4 days")
Rishi is in ICU, it is still not known for sure when he will be moved to special room
Latest update 2nd Sept 2012 (expense summary)
Expenses update as on today:
1. Medical bills for 29th Aug - 2nd Sept: Rs. 1,30,000 (click here to see bill for 2 days)
2. Cost of surgery: Rs. 1,20,000 (click here to see estimate)
Actual bill is yet to be procured from hospital, delay apologized
3. Estimated cost of hospitalization until 10th Sept 2012: Rs. 1,80,000 (estimated)
Total: 4,30,000
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Cash available:
1. Rishi's savings from previous donations: Rs. 1,00,000
2. Rishi's father's savings Rs. 50,000
3. Jeevandayi savings from previous disbursement: Rs. 50,000
4. Expected donations as on 2nd Sept 2012: Rs. 28,000
Total: 2,28,000
Deficit: Rs. 2,02,000
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Appeal to All Donors,
Please note that ideally we would like if Rishi's father does not have to touch his savings
He still needs to feed his family of four, and needs money for day to day expenses
Hence we would like if we can generate donations close to Rs. 3,00,000
Also, note that a big component #3 in expenses is only an estimate, this can go up
We encourage all donors to transfer the amount as mentioned on this page
It helps us to keep track of all money coming in and going out and control disbursements
All documents shall be furnished as soon as we procure them
Thank you!
1. Medical bills for 29th Aug - 2nd Sept: Rs. 1,30,000 (click here to see bill for 2 days)
2. Cost of surgery: Rs. 1,20,000 (click here to see estimate)
Actual bill is yet to be procured from hospital, delay apologized
3. Estimated cost of hospitalization until 10th Sept 2012: Rs. 1,80,000 (estimated)
Total: 4,30,000
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Cash available:
1. Rishi's savings from previous donations: Rs. 1,00,000
2. Rishi's father's savings Rs. 50,000
3. Jeevandayi savings from previous disbursement: Rs. 50,000
4. Expected donations as on 2nd Sept 2012: Rs. 28,000
Total: 2,28,000
Deficit: Rs. 2,02,000
---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
Appeal to All Donors,
Please note that ideally we would like if Rishi's father does not have to touch his savings
He still needs to feed his family of four, and needs money for day to day expenses
Hence we would like if we can generate donations close to Rs. 3,00,000
Also, note that a big component #3 in expenses is only an estimate, this can go up
We encourage all donors to transfer the amount as mentioned on this page
It helps us to keep track of all money coming in and going out and control disbursements
All documents shall be furnished as soon as we procure them
Thank you!
Saturday, 1 September 2012
Latest update 1st Sept 2012 - surgery done
Successful
Lasted for 3 hours
Not conscious yet
Eyes safe
Traces found near upper cheek bones, lower brain, scooped, cleaned
Doctor says nothing to worry, he is more than happy on how the operation has been
Shall post more later in the day
Yesssssss!!! :)
Lasted for 3 hours
Not conscious yet
Eyes safe
Traces found near upper cheek bones, lower brain, scooped, cleaned
Doctor says nothing to worry, he is more than happy on how the operation has been
Shall post more later in the day
Yesssssss!!! :)
Latest update 1st Sept 2012
Rishi will undergo endoscopy today at 2 PM
The surgery will be performed through the nasal track
It is needed to remove the accumulated debris near the eye and forehead, from within
The swelling has relatively reduced but Rishi is barely able to open the eyes
The eyes still seem to ooze out some white substance making it uncomfortable to open eye lids
Signs of fungal infection near the optical nerves are not obvious
But the doctors are not ruling out the chances of the same
If the doctors notice any spread of the infection near / on the eye, there is a rare possibility that the eye (right) might needed to be removed - but it cannot be said for sure as of now
The consent though has been sought from the parents
We are all hoping and praying that situation does not come even close to this
Just want him & his family to know that he is always in our prayers
Go for it, boy! Do it again..
Doctors have assured us that no medical treatment will stop on the grounds of lack of funds
There shall be no delay on their part to attend to Rishi
Salute! Respect!
Endoscopy expense estimate
All other documents
Expenses update as on today
1. Medical bills for 29th Aug - 1st Sept: Rs. 1,10,000
2. Estimated cost for surgery Rs. 1,15,543
3. Hospitalization until 10th Sept 2012: Rs. 2,00,000 (estimated)
We need to prepare for funds in the order of Rs. 4.5 lacs
We are at a deficit of Rs. 2,50,000
The surgery will be performed through the nasal track
It is needed to remove the accumulated debris near the eye and forehead, from within
The swelling has relatively reduced but Rishi is barely able to open the eyes
The eyes still seem to ooze out some white substance making it uncomfortable to open eye lids
Signs of fungal infection near the optical nerves are not obvious
But the doctors are not ruling out the chances of the same
If the doctors notice any spread of the infection near / on the eye, there is a rare possibility that the eye (right) might needed to be removed - but it cannot be said for sure as of now
The consent though has been sought from the parents
We are all hoping and praying that situation does not come even close to this
Just want him & his family to know that he is always in our prayers
Go for it, boy! Do it again..
Doctors have assured us that no medical treatment will stop on the grounds of lack of funds
There shall be no delay on their part to attend to Rishi
Salute! Respect!
Endoscopy expense estimate
All other documents
Expenses update as on today
1. Medical bills for 29th Aug - 1st Sept: Rs. 1,10,000
2. Estimated cost for surgery Rs. 1,15,543
3. Hospitalization until 10th Sept 2012: Rs. 2,00,000 (estimated)
We need to prepare for funds in the order of Rs. 4.5 lacs
We are at a deficit of Rs. 2,50,000
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