Wacky's Christmas

6 weeks after returning home

Wacky is doing well and is being monitored by the weekly check up to St Lukes hospital.

 

Wacky in his first gig as ring bearer to a wedding.

Welcome Home Wacky!!!

 

Out of the Hospital

The second week and third week of September showed good signs on the level of lymphatic fluid on Wacky's drain. On September 21, his drain is finally removed. By September 23, he is discharged from the hospital ward and is now staying in the dorm. If all goes well, the family is set to come home in the first or second week of October. 

Added to the good news was having Rafael, Wacky's "kuya", visit them for a week with his Mama Lenie (Caress' mother) after being separated from his family for more than 5 months.

Thank you for all your prayers! We are all looking forward to having Wacky reunited with the rest of the family. =)

Four months after the operation...

Wacky remained in the hospital ward since he was re-admitted to it  last July from the dormitory following complications in his health. His lymphatic fluid is still closely being monitored because this would indicate if he is ready to be discharged from the ward. Ideally, this should amount to only 100 ml. As Wacky's drain is inconsistent (300-400 ml four weeks ago, but now has shot up to 700 ml) -- he is not yet ready to leave the hospital.

Raymond and Caress have considered coming home with the drainage still attached to Wacky (it has been done before by other patients) but the doctor advised that they should at least stay in the dormitory for 2 weeks to ensure that no complications will arise outside the hospital.  Possible problems that may be encountered are the electrolyte imbalance which will affect Wacky's appetite and the bacterial infection resulting from the tube attached inside his body for the drain. Right now, the couple is waiting for feedback from the doctors if Wacky can be discharged from the ward to the dormitory, then to finally come home.

The fund allotted for Wacky's operation has already been used up but thanks to the effort of the nurses and other patients from the Liver Transplant section of the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, they were able to raise a considerable amount that would surely help Wacky.  

Please continue to pray with us for Wacky's complete recovery. Thank you!

Back to the ward again

Wacky lost weight due to lack of appetite (this was later found out to be because of electrolite imbalance) after he moved in to the dormitory. As a result he was admitted again to the hospital ward today. He'll be under observation by the doctors for a week.

Please continue praying for his health. Thank you!

From the Ward to Dormitory

Three months after the liver transplant operation, Wacky is finally moved from the hospital ward to the dormitory last July 23 to continue his recovery. Lymphatic drainage ball is still attached to his body since he is still producing considerable amount of lymph fluid -- an indication the his lymphatic system is yet to heal completely.  His doctor advised the family to be patient as the healing process may take time. 

Please pray with us for Wacky's complete recovery. Thank you!

extended recovery period

Wacky's recovery took longer than expected because his lymphatic system is still healing. Two bacterias were found in his lymphatic system; as a result he's been regularly taking antibiotic and will be under observation by the doctors in one month. In the meantime, his stay in the ward is extended. Nevertheless, the family is confident that he will get better and with God's grace he will be reunited to his loved ones in the Philippines soon.

Getting better...

Still in the hospital grounds...

One month after the operation

Wacky shows no more sign of jaudice (yellowish pigmentation of the skin and the white of his eyes). His doctors have also reduced the dosage of the cyclosporin (used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection ). He still has poor appetite with his alfare milk and as such, is given through the syringe. The tests performed on him gave positive results.

Thank you for your continued prayers! =)

From ICU to the Ward

Wacky was moved from the ICU to the ward last May 10. A drainage tube is still attached to his body to drain extra liquid from his lymphatic system. He is currently being nourished though IV and he's yet to feed on his alfare milk.

Wacky is scheduled for a chest xray and abdominal ultrasound on May 16. He is expected to stay for 3-4 weeks in the ward, and another 3-4 weeks outpatient (will stay in dorm).

fast recovery

In the span of 19 days after the liver transplant operation, Wacky is showing good signs of health and the progress in his recovery is incredible. The tube on his body was removed last April 28, and they let him sit upright by April 30. They also began feeding him solid food. Wacky is interacting well with the nurses, eating & playing with them.

Thank you JPIA!

Last April 30, the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants  (JPIA) from the San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Cavite held their first reunion and chose Wacky as the recipient of the proceeds from the dinner for a cause. Both Wacky's parents, Caress & Raymundo, who had gone to the same college and were also members of the organization extend their appreciation and gratitude to the group. We'd also like to thank everyone who bought shirts & bags for Wacky's fund. The amount raised during this event is a big help to sustain Wacky's medication after the operation. From the botton of our hearts, THANK YOU! May your group continue to benefit others in need.