Ralph Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Folks, I just read on anvilfire that PPW is in the hospital with pneumonia and also an as of now unidentified mass in his lung. So far that is basically all that is known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Jim is in the hospital with pneumonia, also they are checking for a mass in the same lung. He had a rough night, but finally got a couple hours sleep from about 4:00 to 6:00 am. Thank you for puttting him on the prayer list. We need all the prayers offered. He is breathing a little easier now, so hope the improvement continues. Sheri Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Paw Paw, our thoughts and prayers are with you. irnsrgn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Bummer. I just read that over on anvilfire myself. Hang in there, PawPaw. Were here for you and you're in our prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Fox Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Hang in there Paw Paw. We join the others in wishing you a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Thanks for the update Sheri, Tell Jim we're pulling for him, you, and the doctors and techs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpile Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 JIM has been having a rough go of it for the last ten days. He is a tough ole bird, with our prayers and GOD'S HELP, he will fight this one off. SHERI will not be able to answer all the emails. SHERI said that he got a little sleep between 4:00 and 6:00, they are working on the Pneumonia and will do a CT scan later. RALPH:-- If you would post a mailing address for them, we could send cards and let JIM know how much everyone cares. He already knows this but we can remind him. Thanks. Chuck Bennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 PPW's in my thoughts. A mailing address is a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eander4 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 All, Paw Paw's address at the hospital was posted over on the CSI forum. I'm copying it to here so folks will have it. Jim Wilson c/o Hoots Mermorial Hospital 624 W. Main Street Yadkinville, NC 27055 336-679-2041 Room 114 Let's pray he gets home soon! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpile Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 EANDER4: Thanks, now we can aggravate him.GRIN Make his ole tear ducts over flow. Sandpile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce wilcock Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 silent prayers from this side of he pond , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Jim and Sheri, you are both on my prayer list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Update May 9 Midnight Jim was moved to Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem today (May 9) and is in the Critical Care Unit. He was transported to WS about 5:00 pm and not able to get into a room until after 9:00 pm. Not fun waiting in the emergency room all that time. The first thing I should say is that there is not a mass. He has pneumonia and with his COPD is in serious condition. He is receiving high powered antibiotics and lots of oxygen and breathing treatments. Will see a pulmonologist tomorrow. He was ready to sleep when I left him tonight. It was a long day with many hours of waiting, waiting and more waiting. Keep praying and I trust he will be home soon. Sheri Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Our home address is Jim Wilson 4714 Granite Trail Boonville, NC 27011 I think cards will be fine and if he is confined, they will help him feel in touch. I have been printing out a few messages and reading them to him. He seems to appreciate that. Thanks for all your prayers. Sheri Wilson Sheri will be able to carry cards and letters sent to the home address to him at the hospital. A card and letter campaign should be started to keep him "in touch" as I am sure there is no internet in his room and as he recovers he will have withdrawal symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Jim and Sherri, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you a speedy recovery my friend. Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpile Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 JIM /SHERI -- What is COPD?? I suppose it is cardio Ortrialydis(SP) + PULMINARY something.?? Iwant to look it up. If my son calls tonight he can enlighten me. :? We have new knee pads and working on this thing. :wink: Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used to describe two related lung diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation and eventual scarring of the bronchi (airway tubes). Emphysema is enlargement and destruction of the alveoli (air sacs) within the lungs. Many persons with COPD have both of these conditions. Persons with COPD have difficulty breathing because they develop smaller air passageways and have partially destroyed alveoli. The air passageways also become clogged with mucus, a slimy substance. JAMA Patient Page - Archives and Journals http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ4TK4MMMD&sub_cat=571 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Sandpile I am sure someone with more medical background will answer, but from my EMT training I know that. COPD is chronic obstructive pulminary disease. It is caused by inhalation of solids, smoke etc. years ago it was called black lung disease because it was so common amongst coal miners. It causes a lot of problems with breathing, most people with the condition develope a very prononced shape to the chest due to the extra effort they need to inhale. Unfortunately there are only treatments to help with the symptoms we cannot repair damaged lung. I don't have it, but worry sometimes. All those years smoking and working inside tanks with the silica dust so thick you couldn't see two feet, and the metal dust etc, and now I find I really enjoy this new hobby with coal dust and smoke and more metal and abrasive dust. I guess it's time I got something better than a cheapy dust mask. Prayers to you Paw Paw. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eander4 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Jock Dempsey posted over on the CSI forum that Jim is on machine ventilation for the next few days in an induced coma. They are hoping they can get him past the pnemonia and stabilized, but won't know anything for a few days. Pray hard people. We need that old war horse back with us. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Wow. This really put a dark cloud on my day. Will continue praying for Jim. Extra hard, and often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 3 pm May 11 We had to put Jim in ICU yesterday. He is stable and in an induced coma. I am just home for a little while to pick up some things then back to the hospital. Sheri Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 10:20 pm May 11 Just talked with Jim's daughter and Jim has double pneumonia (not single), and is still in the medically induced coma. He is in stable condition in ICU at the hospital. The family would appreciate your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 For those of you who are Catholic please join me in saying a Rosary for Paw-Paw, his family etc. at 1800 hours, Thursday May12th, your local time. Jim Gerlinsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 JimG, sounds good. I stopped by the church yesterday going home and sat for a while in our Perpetual Adoration chapel. May do so again today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan B Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 JimG, I'm not catholic but you can bet that at 6pm Thursday my entire household will join you in prayer for PPW and his family. Thanx for the good idea Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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