Good Morning, or night whichever.
This is Niki and I just left the hospital(1:20am), Jeremy did well with his surgery tonight. The neurosurgeon said that the "patch" that they did 2 wks ago looks good, and is healing well. There was a small area of infection right at the incision site, considering the pressure that is on that area all the time this is not uncommon, unpleasant but not uncommon. They have cleaned out the infected area and closed his incision back up. The neuro team has sent off cultures so that we can be sure we are treating Jeremy with the right meds and that they will be the most effective. There was some level of concern about fluid around the initial injury site, and concern that it may be a CSF(cerebo-spinal fluid)leak from in front of the patch itself.... what does all this mean? It means that Jeremy will have the lumbar drain again for at least 5 days and that the neuro team will be keeping an extra close eye on Jeremy's care and progress.In 5 days the team will re-evaluate the drainage issue and repeat another CT scan. That is a bridge that we will cross when we get to it, but in the mean time... we wait. I have also left word that we would like to speak with the orthopedic team tomorrow morning and if Jeremy is going to be laid up for 5 days with the lumbar drain then we want the knee fixed ASAP, then maybe we can get back to rehab with all parts working and stable. We will see where we get with that.
When I left Jeremy he was still in the recovery room but doing well, he has increased pain in the back incision and they were keeping him medicated for that. He has a room reserved for him on 6J I believe, but as always we will update that as soon as we have official confirmation. Thanks You again from the bottom of my heart for all your thoughts, prayers, and help provided.
Monday, November 5, 2007
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Jeremy and Hoffman Family,
Keep your heads up. After what Jeremy has already been through, this is a small bump in the road. Jeremy is tough and will pull through wonderfully. We will keep praying for him and as always, we are here for you guys.
Love You All,
Chuck and Chrissy
I am sorry to hear about some of the latest complications. We (your brothers and sister in the fire department) are still thinking about you and are anticipating the day you will be back in service. Let me know if you need anything (that goes for Zach and the rest of the family). Hang in there brother and remember...you've still got plenty fires to fight!!
J.J.
Keep on Praying and Believing for Jer's complete recovery. It's difficult to know what to say sometimes, but always know you're in our thoughts and prayers. love and Blessings to all of you and Zach. Love,Eliza
Jeremy, Keep up the good fight. This may be a setback, but you will recover and be better and stronger for it. Love you and praying your good humor and spirits stay with you.
Kathy
Jer is a trooper and I know that he will approach this little bump the way he has approached this whole situation.....with determination, heart, and a little humor. And, again, our prayers will be answered and he will move on. He knows our love and support will carry him through anything, along with his own strength!! We love you Jer.....
You are a strong guy that made it through Iraq. This will come to you with the fight you have in you. You are a fighter with strong will. We are all praying for you. You'll be walking again before you know it. Take care and keep working hard.
Love to you.
Mike and Bonnie
To Jeremy and Family..... I am really glad to hear that Jeremy is doing better than before when it first occured, but please let him know that the kids on his bus especially Dee,Kourtnei & Beach all miss him like CRAZY!!!!!! the bus is not the same without him. he has been and always will be in my thoughts and prayers. Everybody on bus 30 has been lighting candles and praying for his recovery. Best Wishes to you all through Jeremy's rough patch.
God Bless.....Dee Samples
Brother Jer,
Keep your chin up and a positive attitude. This is a small set back that you can overcome. You have so many people praying for you that GOD has to hear us and we know that he will answer our prayers. Always thinking about you.
Love Ya,
Dawn
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