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BLACKCLOUD
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Clems status
Below is Clem's stsus. He is still in very serious condition and will need our prayers and cards extending our well wishes for him and his family. Our member (Ives) who has been talking directly to the family got a chance to see him. Ives said that Clem did squeeze his hand when he heard him talking. Clem will have a long road to recovery. Thank you for the support shown by the MOA for a fellow rider. Respectfully, John Saarinen
This is from the family....
Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, 2:08 PM
Hello All,
Yesterday proved to be a more positive day for treatment. The intibation tube was removed and the trach was successfully put in. Dr. P was stable enough during that procedure, as well as the debridement and skin grafting in some areas. The night was also stable. We are feeling like things are starting to move in the right direction with regards to the physical treatment. Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement. I will give you more info as things develop.
Prayers,
Melissa
Date: Monday, August 15, 2011, 5:13 PM
Doctors are still encouraged with dad's stability and progress. He has been off all ventilation for 24 hrs and his blood pressure has also been stable. He has been more awake than previous weeks and seems to acknowledge the presence of those around him. He nods "yes" and "no", including giving us a few words or short phrase response, to questions asked of him.
Though not scheduled yet there is likely to be another surgery this week.
That is all for now.
Below is Clem's stsus. He is still in very serious condition and will need our prayers and cards extending our well wishes for him and his family. Our member (Ives) who has been talking directly to the family got a chance to see him. Ives said that Clem did squeeze his hand when he heard him talking. Clem will have a long road to recovery. Thank you for the support shown by the MOA for a fellow rider. Respectfully, John Saarinen
This is from the family....
Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, 2:08 PM
Hello All,
Yesterday proved to be a more positive day for treatment. The intibation tube was removed and the trach was successfully put in. Dr. P was stable enough during that procedure, as well as the debridement and skin grafting in some areas. The night was also stable. We are feeling like things are starting to move in the right direction with regards to the physical treatment. Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement. I will give you more info as things develop.
Prayers,
Melissa
Date: Monday, August 15, 2011, 5:13 PM
Doctors are still encouraged with dad's stability and progress. He has been off all ventilation for 24 hrs and his blood pressure has also been stable. He has been more awake than previous weeks and seems to acknowledge the presence of those around him. He nods "yes" and "no", including giving us a few words or short phrase response, to questions asked of him.
Though not scheduled yet there is likely to be another surgery this week.
That is all for now.
dancogan
New member
B
BLACKCLOUD
Guest
Clems condition
Please keep the cards and letters coming. It is helping to lift the Clems and his families spirits. Respectfully, John Saarinen
This is from his family August 21st....
Hello Friends and Family,
Sorry for the delay in reporting. It has been a busy week. Dr. P has remained stable all week since the trach was put in and some repair was done on some areas of his stomach. These areas seem to be progressing well. He is more alert, although inconsistently. Every other day he has "wound care" in which his bandages are removed, areas cleaned, and he is redressed. This process takes a lot out of him and pretty much wipes him out for the rest of the day. Other days he is more alert and tries hard to communicate with us, although speaking is difficult. He has tried to practice speaking through the trach with a valve that plugs into it. This too, is frustrating because it takes much coordination of breathing and exhaling and speaking and these things all take a lot of energy for him to do. Therefore, between the wound care and physical therapy on his legs, healing and resting are first on the list of order. We will hope for more skin grafting to take place this week.
The cards and good thoughts coming in have been so nice. Thank you all. Unfortunately, he is still not up for visitors, as he remains on the Burn/Trauma Unit. The prayers are wonderful and keeping us all in a positive state. Thank you all. We are all doing ok and continue to take one day at a time. Much Appreciation for everything.
Melissa
Please keep the cards and letters coming. It is helping to lift the Clems and his families spirits. Respectfully, John Saarinen
This is from his family August 21st....
Hello Friends and Family,
Sorry for the delay in reporting. It has been a busy week. Dr. P has remained stable all week since the trach was put in and some repair was done on some areas of his stomach. These areas seem to be progressing well. He is more alert, although inconsistently. Every other day he has "wound care" in which his bandages are removed, areas cleaned, and he is redressed. This process takes a lot out of him and pretty much wipes him out for the rest of the day. Other days he is more alert and tries hard to communicate with us, although speaking is difficult. He has tried to practice speaking through the trach with a valve that plugs into it. This too, is frustrating because it takes much coordination of breathing and exhaling and speaking and these things all take a lot of energy for him to do. Therefore, between the wound care and physical therapy on his legs, healing and resting are first on the list of order. We will hope for more skin grafting to take place this week.
The cards and good thoughts coming in have been so nice. Thank you all. Unfortunately, he is still not up for visitors, as he remains on the Burn/Trauma Unit. The prayers are wonderful and keeping us all in a positive state. Thank you all. We are all doing ok and continue to take one day at a time. Much Appreciation for everything.
Melissa
B
BLACKCLOUD
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Clem Pardales recovery progress
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Please send a card everyonce in a while to show him and his family that we are thinking of him. He still cannot have visitors. Below is the latest note from his family.
Respectfully, John Saarinen
FROM HIS FAMILY....
Dear Friends and Family,
Here is Michael's latest report from today, Sunday. Please keep praying for Dr. P and his recovery. Thank you. melis
Was a long week for Dad with many ups and downs. Managing and fighting
infection and low blood pressure have been the primary struggles; doctors
have been working on some better kidney function too. A lot happening to
say the least. He is stable at the moment and has been more aware lately.
Keep the positive thoughts and hopeful prayers coming.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Please send a card everyonce in a while to show him and his family that we are thinking of him. He still cannot have visitors. Below is the latest note from his family.
Respectfully, John Saarinen
FROM HIS FAMILY....
Dear Friends and Family,
Here is Michael's latest report from today, Sunday. Please keep praying for Dr. P and his recovery. Thank you. melis
Was a long week for Dad with many ups and downs. Managing and fighting
infection and low blood pressure have been the primary struggles; doctors
have been working on some better kidney function too. A lot happening to
say the least. He is stable at the moment and has been more aware lately.
Keep the positive thoughts and hopeful prayers coming.
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BLACKCLOUD
Guest
Clem Pardales
Please keep the cards and well wishes coming to his home. He is making progress but very slowly. The injuries were severe and has had both legs amputated below the knee. His home address in shown on one of the previous postings. The following is from his son,
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 1:01 PM
Dad has had a really good week thus far. He has been very alert and has
been taking part in his care by communicating with his doctors and nurses.
His infection level is down and his blood pressure and other key systems
have been stable. The doctors seem encouraged by his progress this week
and believe it might be possible to begin skin grafting as early as next
week.
It is looking more promising than a week ago which shows good progress,
Please keep the cards and well wishes coming to his home. He is making progress but very slowly. The injuries were severe and has had both legs amputated below the knee. His home address in shown on one of the previous postings. The following is from his son,
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 1:01 PM
Dad has had a really good week thus far. He has been very alert and has
been taking part in his care by communicating with his doctors and nurses.
His infection level is down and his blood pressure and other key systems
have been stable. The doctors seem encouraged by his progress this week
and believe it might be possible to begin skin grafting as early as next
week.
It is looking more promising than a week ago which shows good progress,
B
BLACKCLOUD
Guest
Clems progress
His daughter in law posted the latest update on the 22nd of September. Please remember him with cards, letters, and prayers. Respectfully, John Saarinen
From the family...
Hello all,
Dr. P has maintained his mostly stable condition and good awareness. Low
blood pressure and some infection continue to present ongoing challenges
but are being managed. The doctors want to try a test-graft procedure
later tomorrow, so they can see how his body reacts to the more
significant kind of skin grafting procedure they want to do down the road.
Prayers for Progress!
Melissa
His daughter in law posted the latest update on the 22nd of September. Please remember him with cards, letters, and prayers. Respectfully, John Saarinen
From the family...
Hello all,
Dr. P has maintained his mostly stable condition and good awareness. Low
blood pressure and some infection continue to present ongoing challenges
but are being managed. The doctors want to try a test-graft procedure
later tomorrow, so they can see how his body reacts to the more
significant kind of skin grafting procedure they want to do down the road.
Prayers for Progress!
Melissa
B
BLACKCLOUD
Guest
Clems current status
The following was just provided by Clem's family. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. A card every once in a while would be nice so he knows we did not forget about him. Respectfully, John Saarinen
From Clem/s family....
Date: Friday, September 30, 2011, 9:31 AM
Earlier this week the doctors inspected Dad's grafts from his surgery last
Thursday and they were very pleased with what they saw. Pleased enough
with his healing and stability that they had him back in surgery yesterday
to finish some of the previous work done on his legs.
He has been alert and the doctors have been impressed with his level of
healing. His blood pressure and cardiovascular health continue to keep the
doctors on their toes but he has been reasonably stable. On the whole, he
has been doing well.
Your positive thoughts and prayers are definitely helping.
The following was just provided by Clem's family. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. A card every once in a while would be nice so he knows we did not forget about him. Respectfully, John Saarinen
From Clem/s family....
Date: Friday, September 30, 2011, 9:31 AM
Earlier this week the doctors inspected Dad's grafts from his surgery last
Thursday and they were very pleased with what they saw. Pleased enough
with his healing and stability that they had him back in surgery yesterday
to finish some of the previous work done on his legs.
He has been alert and the doctors have been impressed with his level of
healing. His blood pressure and cardiovascular health continue to keep the
doctors on their toes but he has been reasonably stable. On the whole, he
has been doing well.
Your positive thoughts and prayers are definitely helping.
B
BLACKCLOUD
Guest
Clem Pardales
The following was posted by his family.
Respectfully, John Saarinen
From his family...
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 11:12 PM
Dad had what could be his last major grafting surgery Tuesday of this past
week. His wounds are now 100% covered. His grafts are taking nicely. He is
more alert and very communicative with family, the doctors, and nursing
staff. He has been eating some soft food (pudding and jello). If progress
continues in this fashion the tracheotomy could be reversed soon which
would allow him to speak more easily and to eat real food.
While there continue to be minor twists and turns in his recovery he has
remained stable and is healing well. There is still a long way to go but
things are moving in a solidly positive direction.
On a more difficult note Grandma Pardales is not doing that well and has
slowed down quite rapidly over the last month. To think, we just
celebrated her 98th birthday at the end of September.
Thank you all for your positive thoughts and prayers.
The following was posted by his family.
Respectfully, John Saarinen
From his family...
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 11:12 PM
Dad had what could be his last major grafting surgery Tuesday of this past
week. His wounds are now 100% covered. His grafts are taking nicely. He is
more alert and very communicative with family, the doctors, and nursing
staff. He has been eating some soft food (pudding and jello). If progress
continues in this fashion the tracheotomy could be reversed soon which
would allow him to speak more easily and to eat real food.
While there continue to be minor twists and turns in his recovery he has
remained stable and is healing well. There is still a long way to go but
things are moving in a solidly positive direction.
On a more difficult note Grandma Pardales is not doing that well and has
slowed down quite rapidly over the last month. To think, we just
celebrated her 98th birthday at the end of September.
Thank you all for your positive thoughts and prayers.
RT Traveler
New member
Been following Clems progress and am happy to see the progress being made. Thoughts and prayers for continued recovery.
crossfire3006
crossfire3006
Any new progress reports
I was wondering if anyone has a current progress report they could share about Clem? I sincerely hope he is making great strides.
I was wondering if anyone has a current progress report they could share about Clem? I sincerely hope he is making great strides.
B
BLACKCLOUD
Guest
Clem Pardales recovery status
Shown below is the lastest status for Clem. He has made tremendous progress but still has a way to go. Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts. Every once in a while send him a card wishing him well.
Respectfully, John Saarinen aka Blackcloud
FROM HIS FAMILY
Hello Friends and Family,
Thanks for your patience in awaiting an update after a few long weeks. There has been alot going on for everyone. The day to day procedures, pokes and prods of the ICU have been trying, but the plan is for Dr. P to be moved to the rehab area as early as next week, provided everything continues to remain stable. Please see Michael's email below for details.
As always, thanks to everyone at church who continues to ask about Dr. P , his progress and our family. It really means alot to me personally, and it is good to know that you are all there in times of need. So, again, I ask for positive thoughts, prayers and strength for progress!!
Thank you all, Melissa
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 12:57 PM
My apologies for the delay in updating you all. While there have been some
ups and downs over the past weeks Dad continues to make progress. The
doctors are talking about getting him out of the ICU and up to the
physical therapy (PT) unit so he can begin more intensive PT. His grafts
have all taken very well and he has remained quite stable. There is still
some work to do around his kidney function and one more surgery that is a
few weeks off. Dad is looking forward to a potential move, and more
movement, as he is stating to get a little tired of this hospital bed.
On 11/17/11 9:07 PM, "Pardales, Michael J" <pardalem@canisius.edu> wrote:
>He is doing really good. Last week he had a minor grafting surgery where
>they filled in a few small areas that needed repair. That went fine. The
>doc's have even been talking about getting him out of the ICU and into a
>rehab/step-down unit if things continue like this for a while longer. He
>is eating well, is very lucid and has had a much improved attitude.
>
>All this said we appear to be dealing with a new round of infection in the
>last few days and the doc's are looking for the right cocktail of
>antibiotics to kick it. This is getting harder as each time the infection
>comes back it is more resistant to antibiotics. Still, he is making good
>progress.
Shown below is the lastest status for Clem. He has made tremendous progress but still has a way to go. Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts. Every once in a while send him a card wishing him well.
Respectfully, John Saarinen aka Blackcloud
FROM HIS FAMILY
Hello Friends and Family,
Thanks for your patience in awaiting an update after a few long weeks. There has been alot going on for everyone. The day to day procedures, pokes and prods of the ICU have been trying, but the plan is for Dr. P to be moved to the rehab area as early as next week, provided everything continues to remain stable. Please see Michael's email below for details.
As always, thanks to everyone at church who continues to ask about Dr. P , his progress and our family. It really means alot to me personally, and it is good to know that you are all there in times of need. So, again, I ask for positive thoughts, prayers and strength for progress!!
Thank you all, Melissa
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 12:57 PM
My apologies for the delay in updating you all. While there have been some
ups and downs over the past weeks Dad continues to make progress. The
doctors are talking about getting him out of the ICU and up to the
physical therapy (PT) unit so he can begin more intensive PT. His grafts
have all taken very well and he has remained quite stable. There is still
some work to do around his kidney function and one more surgery that is a
few weeks off. Dad is looking forward to a potential move, and more
movement, as he is stating to get a little tired of this hospital bed.
On 11/17/11 9:07 PM, "Pardales, Michael J" <pardalem@canisius.edu> wrote:
>He is doing really good. Last week he had a minor grafting surgery where
>they filled in a few small areas that needed repair. That went fine. The
>doc's have even been talking about getting him out of the ICU and into a
>rehab/step-down unit if things continue like this for a while longer. He
>is eating well, is very lucid and has had a much improved attitude.
>
>All this said we appear to be dealing with a new round of infection in the
>last few days and the doc's are looking for the right cocktail of
>antibiotics to kick it. This is getting harder as each time the infection
>comes back it is more resistant to antibiotics. Still, he is making good
>progress.
B
BLACKCLOUD
Guest
Clem Pardales condition
This was posted by his family, please do not forget him. He has a long way to go. He and his family really need our support through cards and letters.
Respectfully, John Saarinen
Date: Friday, January 13, 2012, 3:29 PM
Dad has fended off the infection he was dealing with, which is great. That
said, he is not medically sound enough to move to the rehabilitation unit.
We have been trying to get him out of the room once a day so he can have a
change of scenery.
The Rehab people say they have seen patients in Dad's condition make big
gains within a few days of getting into Rehabilitation. If we can get him
there, things might take a big jump for the positive. That's where we are
right now.
Happy New Year to you all, and keep the positive energy flowing our
direction.
Michael
This was posted by his family, please do not forget him. He has a long way to go. He and his family really need our support through cards and letters.
Respectfully, John Saarinen
Date: Friday, January 13, 2012, 3:29 PM
Dad has fended off the infection he was dealing with, which is great. That
said, he is not medically sound enough to move to the rehabilitation unit.
We have been trying to get him out of the room once a day so he can have a
change of scenery.
The Rehab people say they have seen patients in Dad's condition make big
gains within a few days of getting into Rehabilitation. If we can get him
there, things might take a big jump for the positive. That's where we are
right now.
Happy New Year to you all, and keep the positive energy flowing our
direction.
Michael
crossfire3006
crossfire3006
I second that.
