***UPDATE 0n Seth- Tammy's son***

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I just talked to Tammy on the phone a minute ago from the hospital when she called me. She wanted me to update everyone on her son, Seth's current situation. Tomorrow at 11am he will be having surgery for plural infusion (sp?). Tomorrow the doctors will go in and make an incision in the front, side and back of his right lung to scrape it- he has absesses on his right lung in between his right lung and his rib cage. The absesses are causing his lung to collaspe so that's why they're doing surgery. (right now it is only his right lung giving his trouble- let's all pray that his left lung stays healthy and strong!) His temperature went up to 104 today. His doctors are using the strongest iv therapy/antiobiotic they can to get rid of the infection and reduce his fever. He will be going into pedicactric intensive care following the surgery. Tammy appreciates all thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please continute to pray for them all. She will try to update as soon as she can. The easiest way to leave her a message would be to leave her a pm on TCS. She said her inbox is full right now- so she will try and empty/respond to the messages when she's able to so ya'll can send them. She's asking for prayers and vibes for Seth to have a smooth surgery and great recovery. He is in a lot of pain right now and is very scared. Please pray for Tammy and their family as well as they are trying to stay strong for their son. I will update whenever she is able to call me back. She will not be able to use her cell phone tomorrow when Seth is moved into the pediactric intensive care ward so i'm not sure when i'll hear back from her. As soon as i hear anything i'll update. She has a lap top at the hospital they were letting her use but right now they are updating info at the hospital from what i understood and she is not able to use it. Please pray for little Seth, the poor little fella is feeling pretty miserable.
 

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It's pleural effusion -- the same thing my Clyde had when he was a baby. Poor little Seth... I'll be thinking of him, of course, and sending light and love.
 
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Originally Posted by CarolPetunia

It's pleural effusion -- the same thing my Clyde had when he was a baby. Poor little Seth... I'll be thinking of him, of course, and sending light and love.
Thankyou! I wasn't sure how to spell it or really what it was.
I hate that the poor little fella has to go through all of this- he's feeling aweful.
But i have no doubt that he will recover soon and get be back up playing around with his brothers and sisters. Especially in a very good hospital with doctors and nurses taking good care of him like they are and with his momma to look after him soo well. I'm praying for the entire family
 

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I believe it's when fluid builds up between the layers of tissue around the lungs, as opposed to within the lungs. Clyde had it so bad that it was pushing his heart 'way out of position. But he made it. Surely little Seth will, too.
 

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Oh no... my prayers are with them!


I tried to call Seth's room earlier but all I got was a busy signal. I'm hoping I can tall tomorrow before the surgery
 

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Originally Posted by CarolPetunia

I believe it's when fluid builds up between the layers of tissue around the lungs, as opposed to within the lungs. Clyde had it so bad that it was pushing his heart 'way out of position. But he made it. Surely little Seth will, too.
That's what it is. It puts pressure on the lungs, causing them to collapse.

I will be sending my prayers to Seth as well....
 

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Many many prayers coming from this side of the world and also sending lots and lots of positive energy to Tammy and family....
 
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Originally Posted by Dixie_Darlin

Oh no... my prayers are with them!


I tried to call Seth's room earlier but all I got was a busy signal. I'm hoping I can tall tomorrow before the surgery
call her cell alycia- her room phone was acting up i think. she called me earlier from her cell-she has it with her now. last night i called the hospital room from my cell.
 

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To Tammy and family.....that poor 'lil guy.
I feel so bad for him. BTW, how old is he??

Thanks Nikki for the update. I will keep them in my prayers.
 

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Thats so scary. Thanks for the update Nikki.
Continued vibes for Seth.
 
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You're welcome everyone. As soon as i hear anything else- i'll be sure to update everyone. Let's pray for Tammy's nerves tonight- i know she won't be getting much sleep with her little one facing surgery tomorrow. I've been worrying about them all night.

(By the way, Monica, i believe little Seth is around 7, but don't quote me on it- i'll have to double check on that with Tammy. I'm not too sure)
 

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I just came upon this tonight and I'm praying hard for Seth, Tammy, and her whole family. I knew her boy was sick but I didn't know it had taken this turn. I know how scary it is when your baby is in the hospital, from experience. ((((Seth & family))))
 
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