Sometime in May, after Mother's Day, Collin contracted a bacterial infection called Clostridium Difficile. Clostridium is a "bad" bacteria that lives in the intestines and is usually kept in check by other "good" intestinal bacteria. However, in patients whose immune system is compromised or are taking certain antibiotics, this bacteria can grow and cause an infection which leads to diarrhea and other intestinal discomforts. It is often called the "hospital infection" because it is easily passed from patient to patient.
At that time, the initial infection subsided; however, since the Clostridium bacteria is always present, the infection can reoccur. When Collin was hospitalized last week, he tested positive for the Clostridium Difficile (or "c. diff"). He has been on an antibiotic to kill the infection and the surgeons are waiting for a negative c. diff test result before they proceed with the S.T.E.P.
We are so thankful that every caution and care is being taken before Dr. Sudan steps into the operating room with our precious boy!
As always, I will post more information as it comes available. Please pray for Collin's Godfather, Uncle R, to have a safe trip back to North Dakota. He began driving today; will celebrate his birthday with our family in Omaha on Saturday (and spend some time with Collin and his parents) before returning to school for the fall. Our home is going to be so quiet without him; his little sisters miss him already!
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Well, Erin, @ least you know you all explored every avenue before the step procedure. It sounds like he almost made it! The C Diff is just a very annoying thing. It's very opportunistic. Now they'll get him tuned up, and ready before the step procedure, for the best possible outcome! That's why you are there! Keep us posted. I told Eugene what was going on, and our prayers are with you! Love and prayers to you and Matt and mostly little Collin!
sher
Sher, you are aways in our thoughts and prayers. The wonderful care you gave Collin (and his parents) while they were at UMC will never be forgotten. You and Eugene have permanent "special places" in our hearts.
Lora
Did uncle R make it home safely? I know you enjoyed having him home with you over the summer. Hope that infection gets taken care of in a jiffy! Erin call us if you need anything.
We loveyou all!
I want you to know, my prayers are always with your family and baby Collin.
I don't know if you've been told this before, but new studies show that C Diff (as you may remember, claimed my mother's colon)can be kept from colonizing with pro-biotic therapy. Such a simple answer for something so potentially dangerous. A Doctor friend, and favorite Health Geek, swears by pro-biotic therapy, gives pro-biotics to his chidren when they are on anti-biotics, and said he'd never had a patient develop C Diff over-growth in the ten years he practiced at Mayo Clinic in Chicago. God Bless Always,
Cathy
Thank you, Cathy, for that information and for your continued prayers. I hope everything is great for you and your family as well. (How is Margo doing?)
Take care and God bless!
Margo is doing very well, thank you.
God Bless,
Cathy
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