Stiliyan Petrov - and what I'm going to do about it

[bravohotelalpha]

It certainly sounds as though William is a real little fighter - stay strong big Jim !

 

[Boroseagull]

Lots of love, many thoughts & a few tears from Spain. Bet he's a fighter thought like his dad!

 

[Big Jim]

Thanks for the support, and also for the donations. I'm convinced that in time a cure will be found that will be non-invasive, as William's treatment regime is obviously dangerous in itself. So research is definately the way to go and I'm so adament that I want to do everything to help them do this.

Here's another picture. ONe of him well in 2011 so you can see what he should look like.

Contrast that with the picture below and it's quite shocking I think.

 

[Big Jim]

He's a bit better today. Though still having problems with his Oxygen Saturations.

I think Bone Marrow Transplants are really rough on the little bodies and the kids can go through a lot of pain with Mucositus from the Chemo. I think this is what drives me to want to help find a non intrusive cure so that the poor little kids won't need to go through this horrible pain.

 

[bravohotelalpha]

Hope William continues to improve, thinking of you x

 

[Big Jim]

Hope William continues to improve, thinking of you x

He's very up and down. So uncertain times. thanks for the positive thoughts though

 

[Worthingite]

Best of luck Jim, what your going through must be unimaginable. Thinking of you and your family. Even though I've never met anyone on NSC, I feel like it is a big family and I'm sure every one of us will do anything we can to help.

 

[Big Jim]

Best of luck Jim, what your going through must be unimaginable. Thinking of you and your family. Even though I've never met anyone on NSC, I feel like it is a big family and I'm sure every one of us will do anything we can to help.

Thank you Worthingite. You're right about the big family.

We had a very dodgy day yesterday at the hospital. William was ok, though looked eye when I arrived. But then suddenly became tied. Heart started racing to almost 180 bpm, respirations flying above 50, and he was puffing and panting and Oxygen saturations were low also and he needed an oxygen mask + a fever. In the past this sort of thing has been a step before intensive care admittance, but thankfully a dose of Paracetamol sorted things out. I think, as the Nurse mentioned, things are different now to in the past. Previously, this kind of illness was because of neutrophenic Febrile Sepsis, and treated with Anti-biotics, but he currently has Graft Verses Host Syndrome which is sort of an allergic reaction, so once you get it under control again he calms down.
Certainly I feel like the past weeks have aged me a great deal!!!

 

[bravohotelalpha]

Hello big Jim, how is little William? He has been in my thoughts as have you and your family. Really hoping no news is good news? Take care x

 

[Big Jim]

All is going well with William. They're still in the Marsden, but as you can see by the blurred picture above his health is improving as he's sitting up playing happily.

 

[Dave the OAP]

fantastic news Jim...he certainly is looking better.

Keep strong.

Dave

 

[Gwm]

Certainly a huge improvement since the last picture.

Glad to hear things are improving !

 

[Willy Dangle]

 

[elbowpatches]

Awesome stuff - this story really moving me and many others. I dearly hope the improvements continue.

Great painting by the little man btw

 

[Boroseagull]

Gosh. the difference a few days make!

 

[villa_fan]

Hey Jim, Greetings from a Villa fan in Prague...ive been following this thread for a while now and often check in hoping to hear positive news. Great to see the new pic. Just put a few quid into your fund....hope you meet your target and more importantly that WIlliam continues on road to recovery.

 

[Big Jim]

Hey Jim, Greetings from a Villa fan in Prague...ive been following this thread for a while now and often check in hoping to hear positive news. Great to see the new pic. Just put a few quid into your fund....hope you meet your target and more importantly that WIlliam continues on road to recovery.

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thanks so much for doing this. I really appreciate it a lot. Every bit more in the fund helps the burdan I feel for trying to do something. As I say, when he is sick, other than be there and advise the Dr's about how he's been, we feel so helpless. But this is something we can do to make a difference and everyone is helping us a lot to do this. Also nice to have a true Euro wide Donations going on thank you again

 

[Big Jim]

Thanks for messages everyone. Positive vibes help a lot when going through this kind of thing.

The good news is that he's still improving, and there is talk of "home leave" this weekend. This is the first step to being discharged i.e. if the leave goes well, the next step is full discharge.

So fingers crossed that he doesn't get sick during the next few days. Will be the first time they've been home in 6 weeks (and it feels like it).

OH, I've been doing my bit by wearing the Albion shirt in the Marsden.

 

[Willy Dangle]

Thanks for messages everyone. Positive vibes help a lot when going through this kind of thing.

The good news is that he's still improving, and there is talk of "home leave" this weekend. This is the first step to being discharged i.e. if the leave goes well, the next step is full discharge.

So fingers crossed that he doesn't get sick during the next few days. Will be the first time they've been home in 6 weeks (and it feels like it).

OH, I've been doing my bit by wearing the Albion shirt in the Marsden.

Hey Jim. My fingers have been crossed for so long now that they are permantly that way. I promise you that when I read on here that he has made it home I will crack a beer. When I read of fulkl discharge (and I will) then I will crack some bubbles.

Chin up and stay positive.

 

[The Oldman]

My the improvement. I pray it will continue. All the best and a little more in the pot .