Prayers needed for my grandson Luke <3

P-600 · Post by **P-600** » Mon May 23, 2011 3:56 pm

Luke is 13 months old and has Alpha One Antitrypsin Deficiency which is a type of liver disease. He is hospitalized down in Florida with what they think is a gallbladder infection. He has ascites which is fluid in the belly that the doctors estimate is @ 3-4 lbs of fluid. They are giving him pain meds and then will give him a couple of IV diuretics to get rid of the fluid. Also, some IV antibiotics to fight the infection. He will be in the hospital for at least three days.

Luke will need a liver transplant in the future so I guess this is just a bump in the long road ahead but I hate that he has to go through all this. He has already had 5 hospital stays in his short little life.

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Mon May 23, 2011 5:00 pm

Many thoughts and good vibes going out to Luke and your family.

My son had ascites in utero and I hadn't thought of that term in a long time.

Best of luck!

LysaC · Post by **LysaC** » Mon May 23, 2011 5:01 pm

oh my. what a tough little life he's had so far. and it must be really hard on his parents. i hope for strenght for all.

linne · Post by **linne** » Mon May 23, 2011 5:01 pm

Having grandchildren myself I really can understand your pain. So sorry for the boy- sending my best wishes for the future for him.

Linne

silverheels · Post by **silverheels** » Mon May 23, 2011 5:23 pm

Prayers coming his way.

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Mon May 23, 2011 5:39 pm

My heart breaks for that poor little boy. I send all my best thoughts that he is comfortable, and better soon.

byado18 · Post by **byado18** » Mon May 23, 2011 6:29 pm

Sending thoughts of caring, healing and wisdom to Luke, his family and friend, caregivers and medical team!

Kealani · Post by **Kealani** » Mon May 23, 2011 6:34 pm

Thoughts are with you and your family -hopefully he will feel better soon

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Mon May 23, 2011 7:06 pm

Add my caring thoughts and best wishes for him to quickly recover from this bout.

CBama · Post by **CBama** » Mon May 23, 2011 8:04 pm

sending prayers for him and your family...

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Mon May 23, 2011 8:52 pm

I'll keep Luke and your entire family in my thoughts. Sending good vibes to help heal that little guy!

Knolmom · Post by **Knolmom** » Mon May 23, 2011 9:13 pm

I will keep Luke in my prayers tonight and for the forseable future. Please let us know when this crisis has passed, and don't hesitate to reach out in the future when things get rough.
We are all here for you.

loria · Post by **loria** » Mon May 23, 2011 9:25 pm

oh wow--keep the faith--there are tons of miracles out there--and we know so much more about these things than we did years ago--really--my daughter (now14) would be dead if she were born a decade before she was--I will keep your little guy in my prayers--

sea-nile · Post by **sea-nile** » Tue May 24, 2011 7:21 am

Thoughts and prayers from me too. Hopefully he will be too little to remember it all and will be completetly cured by the time he can. Yes, keep the faith.

LauraD · Post by **LauraD** » Tue May 24, 2011 7:35 am

Definitly will keep Little Luke in my prayers as well as you and your family. Laura

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Prayers needed for my grandson Luke <3

Prayers needed for my grandson Luke <3

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