Prayer Request.. UPDATE: Great News on page 3!!!

[WDWHound]

Last week, a salesman for our company named Steve complained of difficulty in breathing. He was taken to the hospital where he soon passed out. His vitals were almost non existant. He was placed on a ventilator and transfered to intensive care.

The diagnoses is viral cardiomiopathy. This is a deadly condition in which a virus attacks and destroys your heart. There are usually no symptoms until significant damage is done to the heart muscle, at which point it enlarges rapidly and then just gives out (this is what happened to Steve). The damage done by the virus is usually permenant.

The good news is that Steve is now off the ventilator, though he is still in intensive care . The bad news is that tests show he only has 30% of his heart function left. The doctors believe he will probably need a heart transplant. Only 25% of the people with this condition who don't get a transplant live beyond 10 years after the initial diagnoses.

Steve is a young man (30 years old) who was just married a few months ago. He is a genuinely nice guy and one of those people who are really fun to work with. I would appreciate it if you would keep Steve and his wife in your thoughts and prayers.

 

[JerseyJanice]

A prayer said, and I'll try to keep thinking good thoughts for him.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Prayer said.. please keep us informed..

 

[DisMNagain]

My immediate prayers head that direction! Wow...scary stuff........

things can and often do happen SO fast...my heart goes out to his young wife...

 

[Kermit]

I'm praying that he'll get the heart he needs and soon. I hope that the families who are dealing with the death of the loved one who has the heart intended for him realize what a gift they can provide.

 

[2disneywego]

My prayers are with him and his family.

 

[Boots]

Saying a prayer for Steve.

 

[helenabear]

I will keep Steve in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.

 

[binny]

prayers on the way! God Bless.

 

[olena]

He's definitely in my prayers. I hope his condition gets better soon.

 

[EROS]

So sorry to read about your friend, Hound . I lost a dear friend at age 28 from the same condition while I was in training. He was in superb physical condition but complained of shortness of breath while we were playing softball. He too was considered for a cardiac transplant but did not meet criteria for a number of reasons. He sadly died 3 months later. However, I have seen others who were much more fortunate; I can only hope that your friend will do well ...........

 

[SPAGo 98]

i'm sorry, hound. i will pray for this young man and his wife.

 

[tater bug]

Prayers are going out for him and his new wife. What a thing to have to deal with!

 

[chell]

They are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[CathyCanada]

How sad I will say a prayer for Steve and his wife.
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[cassie]

Keeping him in my thoughts. This same virus struck a young (30's) co-worker of mine. He was very lucky and received a new heart. I pray that Steve has the luck too.

 

[Serena]

My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family.

 

[Dan Murphy]

My prayers, Don, that your friend, Steve, is able to receive a new heart, a new heart from a donor who might give life thru death. Best wishes.

 

[tiggerlover]

Prayers said.

 

[epcotfan]

Thinking and praying for Steve and his wife.