He is currently in surgery and has been in ICU,... I'm getting mixed updates on facebook,... so not really sure what is going on. I do know he needs your prayers and well wishes,... thnx,... OB
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Thanks OB. I don't do FB so i'll be hoping you'll do some updates here.
Bud
Thanks for letting us know OB.
Please keep us updated here if possible. I don't use FB either.
Latest update from friends on facebook,... he is out of surgery and hs response to antibiotics over next 48 hrs will determine what is next.
Sorry to hear this, hope he gets much better soon.
Best wishes for Uncle Gus. Get well soon.
The latest from a facebook post,....
So far he went under immediate surgery for an inner ear infection. The infection was on it's way to his brain from a possible severe sinus infection. They are also still considering meningitis. This was 5 hours ago,.... So it looks like the doctors know what they are up against.
Keep us informed on Unk Gus. There have been several cases here lately of sinus infections getting out of hand. Unk is a necessary componet here.
Thanks for letting us know, OBI. Will pray for him.
Keeping Uncle Gus in my thoughts & wishing him good health.
Another update to pass along,...he is going to be moved to UAB soon. They are going to do a second surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain, they're not sure what type of meningitis it is but they know it is bacterial..
keeping ... Uncle Gus & family in our thoughs and prayers, a good man he is !
i agree bama... my thought are with unclegus and his family... he's one of the good ones!
Thanks for the updates. Keeping him and his family in my thoughts!
I am at ECM with another patient. I've been visiting with Uncle Gus' wife. At approx. 2:00, he left for UAB. The surgery is considered non-emergency, so they could use land transport; however, his fever has spiked again. Paramedics just called and said BP was good.
They aren't sure the meningitis is bacterial. UAB will do more cultures. (Considering his work, it could be fungal--but I usually don't see that unless the immune system is compromised in some way,
UG's son is driving down, and his two sisters will leave tomorrow a.m. It's going to be a long haul, so prayers are requested.
I've met UG only once, but I know he's helped so many. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Will be keeping Uncle Gus & his family in my thoughts.
Some good news,... Update on my brother Arnie: he is at UAB in the medical ICU. He is responding to the antibiotics and should hopefully be off the ventilator soon. We anticipate that he will make a full recovery but it will take time. Please continue to pray for him and his family during this difficult time.
Good Samaritan Account for Unclegus: Check my FB page if you got it that way. If not, there will be something on PNS soon.
I've known Gus for several years. He is a special man and my prayers are with him.
Another update from his sister,... and some good news,.... "At UAB with Unclegus now and he definitely looks to be improving. Good news for all of us that love him. Please keep praying! Thank you everyone ."
Thanks, OB, for the updates.
And while it's on my mind, my friend, should I not hear from you again before New Years,..
Roll Tide.
WdE.
Thanks, OB, for the updates.
And while it's on my mind, my friend, should I not hear from you again before New Years,..
Roll Tide.
WdE.
Thanks Bud,.... RTR!!
per gus' sister.. he's off the ventilator and conscious... asking when he can go home! what wonderful news for the new year!!!!
I was just about to post that update,... Good news indeed.
That's great news!! Hope he's able to go home soon.
Awesome news! I hope he gets to come home soon.
Knowing him, if he comes home too soon he will be trying to do more than he should before he is ready for it.
Any recent word on how he's doing?
i saw a post, on facebook, he walked some today! he's getting better!
Only know him from his posts here. Unclegus is a good old cuss. I wish him well and a speedy recovery.
Just heard about this------wishing Uncle Gus the best and a speedy recovery.
Get better in time for Mardi Gras.
He's wanting visitors and phone calls.
Hey Gus,
If you are reading this, I hope you get better soon. Hurry back and keep everyone straight. Good luck my friend and I am glad to hear you are doing better.
Hi Gus!!
Not sure you're seeing this but I've been thinking about you, wishing for a speedy recovery.
Is that you unclegus?
Good to see you again!
Hope you are feeling better.
Update for everyone. I am now at home but have a long recovery before I can get back to work. Thanks to everybody for their prayers support and concerns.
hope to never have to go through anything like this again, nor would I wish it on anyone else.
GUS!!!! i'm so glad to see you doing better!!!!
I am now at home but have a long recovery before I can get back to work.
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Glad to hear you're home. Take care of yourself.
Great to see the good news!
Update for everyone. I am now at home but have a long recovery before I can get back to work. Thanks to everybody for their prayers support and concerns.
hope to never have to go through anything like this again, nor would I wish it on anyone else.
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to being home. to your recovery.
Missed you.