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Title: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on December 27, 2014, 07:16:16 PM
Dad is in the hospital. A week long bout with the flu led to him being hospitalized. In the process of rehydrating him they triggered some other reactions. Took most of the day to get his pulse & blood pressure stabilized. He has a ventilator and is resting albeit sedated.  He also endured a heart attack.  

Asking you remember him also, along with all the others mentioned here when you say prayers..

UPDATE Added 31-Dec

First off THANK YOU all for your prayers, kind words and good thoughts on Dad's behalf.  Here's where he stands:

My brother took Dad to the doctor the day after Christmas where they determined that he was dehydrated with a few other things that did not look right.  They actually took him by ambulance from the doctor to the hospital where they started the IV's & such.  Sometime in the middle of his first night there he was having trouble breathing - his lungs were filling with fluid.  Along the way his heart rate shot up over 180 and BP dropped to nothing and he had a heart attack of still TBD severity.  He ended up sedated and with a ventilator.  I went to see him Saturday (last week) and frankly he looked awful, a weird shade of gray-yellow and breathing awkwardly because of the vent.  However, they got his pulse & BP stable and weaned him off any additional meds.  By Sunday he looked much better, his hands are warm and he seemed pretty comfortable.  His kidney function wavered some but is now good.  They determined that he was not "eating" so they stopped the feeding tube while they figured out why.  They expect to re-start that soon (if not already)

Nothing big has happened since then.  He is stable and they are in the process of weaning him off the ventilator - which could take another couple days or so.  Once off that they will stop the sedation.  The doctor seems happy with his progress.  He's in the Critical Care Unit at Wyandotte (Henry Ford) Hospital, probably will be at least until he gets off the vent.  He will probably move to some kind of rehab facility before he gets home.  That bridge is still in the future.

Will try to keep you posted as significant events occur, but I expect this is going to take a little while.  Judging by the number of similar postings here on the board it looks like a lot of our "family" is having a rough time, lets keep them all in our thoughts & prayers...
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: Tom Niebuhr on December 27, 2014, 07:21:11 PM
We are praying for Big Art. We have too many people in poor shape right now.
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Post by: George on December 27, 2014, 07:40:39 PM
Dennis,

Big Art is in my prayers for a speedy recovery. You and the rest of your family are also in my prayers.

George
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Post by: De Hill on December 27, 2014, 08:18:21 PM
Big Art is always a joy to be around. It was good to see him at Brodak's this year.

My prayers go with him.
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Post by: Paul Taylor on December 27, 2014, 08:49:54 PM
So sorry to here this Dennis.

Praying for him.



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Post by: John Paris on December 27, 2014, 11:08:17 PM
Dennis,
Be sure that your dad is in our prayers.  Please keep us updated.
Regards,
John
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Post by: wwwarbird on December 27, 2014, 11:30:55 PM

 Thinking of you all, and wishing the best.
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Post by: Bill Little on December 28, 2014, 05:36:51 AM
Brother Denny,

Be assured that my prayers will continuously go out for Big.

Bill
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Post by: Wayne J. Buran on December 28, 2014, 05:39:02 AM
Praying for Big Art.
Wayne
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Post by: Allen Goff on December 28, 2014, 06:07:25 AM
Dennis, Big Art is on my prayer list.
Blessings
Allen
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Post by: Randy Cuberly on December 28, 2014, 12:25:09 PM
Dennis,
You have my prayers and very best wishes for a quick recovery for Big Art.  He's a legend and no one wants to lose him!

Randy Cuberly
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: John Cralley on December 28, 2014, 01:04:45 PM
Dennis, He has my prayers and you and your family do too! I know that this a hard time for all of you. Hang in there.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: Will Hinton on December 28, 2014, 02:31:38 PM
Denny, standing with you my friend.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: john e. holliday on December 28, 2014, 02:32:27 PM
Another one to add to the list.   What a way to end the year.
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Post by: Tim Stagg on December 28, 2014, 05:47:45 PM
Dennis,

You and your family have my Prayers!!

Speedy recovery ART
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: MikeyPratt on December 28, 2014, 07:43:59 PM
Dad is in the hospital. A week long bout with the flu led to him being hospitalized. In the process of rehydrating him they triggered some other reactions. Took most of the day to get his pulse & blood pressure stabilized. He has a ventilator and is resting albeit sedated.  He also endured a heart attack. 

Asking you remember him also, along with all the others mentioned here when you say prayers..

To the Adamisin Family,
You are all in my prayers with a special one for "Big Art". 

 Mike Pratt
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: Serge_Krauss on December 28, 2014, 09:05:57 PM
Us too! All the best to you and your family, with special thoughts for Big Art.

SK
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Post by: Peter Grabenstein on December 28, 2014, 11:29:21 PM
Praying from Germany for BIG ART and the Adamisin family too.

 y1 Peter

Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: Bob Hudak on December 29, 2014, 04:43:52 AM
Get well soon Big Art.
Bob
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Post by: Dalton Hammett on December 29, 2014, 04:52:57 AM
A great guy, we will pray for a quick recovery
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Post by: William DeMauro on December 29, 2014, 06:29:15 AM
Consider it done. Say Hi for me when you go see him.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: Les McDonald on December 29, 2014, 08:20:14 AM
Best Wishes to Big Art since he is everyones "Granpops"!
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Post by: Phil Spillman on December 29, 2014, 11:39:31 AM
Hi Denny, Our prayers are for Big Art's speedy recovery.

Sincerely,

Phil Spillman
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Post by: Shug Emery on December 29, 2014, 08:27:53 PM
Hey Dennis,
I have never met your Dad but have seen his name and photo around for years. Way back in 1989or so read some articles from him.
My Prayers and good thoughts go out to your family.
Your Dad has amazing hair...always thought that.
Peace.
Shug
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art
Post by: Norm Faith Jr. on December 29, 2014, 11:11:29 PM
Get well Big Art...I was honored to of flown under your judgement one Summer weekend in Memphis.
Norm
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on January 05, 2015, 07:49:16 AM
Dad has progressed to the point where he is finally OFF the ventilator.   He is still in the hospital and hitting on about 6 of 8 cylinders but should get back to his self in awhile longer.  Not completely out of the woods but he is getting there.

Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes.  Please keep them coming for him and all the rest of our SH Family in their times of trial & need.  This has already been a rough year...
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: john e. holliday on January 05, 2015, 07:58:02 AM
Well tell Big Art the old DOC says to get well as I hope see him and all of you in the future. H^^
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Post by: Tom Niebuhr on January 05, 2015, 08:47:39 AM
Thanks for the update Denny. We will keep praying. Gotta replace those 2 glow plugs.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Paul Walker on January 05, 2015, 10:59:03 AM
That's great news Dennis. Glad to hear he is improving. Send him my best wishes.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Paul Taylor on January 05, 2015, 03:54:36 PM
Thanks Dennis for the update.  Tell him we are praying for his speedy recovery.
We hope to see you guys on a circle this summer. 
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Will Hinton on January 05, 2015, 06:59:39 PM
Hey Brother Denny, tell my buddy I said we need to fly together on the L pad again!  (Oh yeah, also give him my best!)  Praying for all the family.
Blessings,
Will
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Keith Renecle on January 05, 2015, 10:59:34 PM
Hi Dennis, Tell Big Art that South Africa sends him much love and strength. We are all hoping for a speedy recovery!

Keith & Bokkie Renecle
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Clint Ormosen on January 06, 2015, 12:18:20 AM
Great news! Thanks for the update, Dennis.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Randy Ryan on January 06, 2015, 08:12:15 AM
My prayers continue for Art, what a guy!
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: RogerGreene on January 06, 2015, 08:23:38 AM
Thanks Dennis for the update.  Tell him I am praying for a speedy recovery.

Roger
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Randy Powell on January 06, 2015, 03:05:35 PM
That is VERY good to hear, Dennis.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Dan Bregar on January 10, 2015, 04:00:46 PM
Hi Dennis

Hope your Dad continues to improve.  My prayers go out for him and for you.

Best regards,
Dan
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 5-Jan
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on January 17, 2015, 06:48:09 PM
Two days ago dad got moved out of Critical Care Unit into a regular room.  He still has a feeding tube but most of the other extraneous plumbing is gone.  They got him up on his feet after being bedridden for almost three weeks and he surprised them, stronger than they expected.  Either tomorrow or Monday he'll be moving into a rehab facility for the next month or so: Physical therapy, Speech therapy, and what not.  Going to tell him he has to be ready for spring training next month!

Certainly not completely out of the woods, and he still has a journey ahead of him, but he is doing better all the time.  Again I want to THANK ALL OF YOU for your thoughts and prayers.

Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: John Saunders on January 17, 2015, 07:14:15 PM
That's good news we'll keep your Dad in our prayers , he's one great guy.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: John Saunders on January 17, 2015, 07:14:31 PM
That's good news we'll keep your Dad in our prayers , he's one great guy.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: Roger Vizioli on January 17, 2015, 08:40:59 PM
Dennis,
Prayers continue!

Roger Vizioli
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: Paul Taylor on January 17, 2015, 09:14:42 PM
Thanks Dennis for the update. Good to hear he is doing better. 

Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: John Cralley on January 18, 2015, 06:49:49 AM
Dennis, I'm praying for his steady improvement and for you and the rest of his/your family.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: Balsa Butcher on January 18, 2015, 04:53:27 PM
Thanks for the updates Dennis. We in NorCal will be thinking of him and wishing him a speedy recovery. 8)
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: john e. holliday on January 18, 2015, 06:26:28 PM
When you see Big Art again tell him old DOC Holliday says to get well so we can visit some more.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: John Stiles on January 20, 2015, 07:45:38 AM
Haven't been on in a while, so I missed this thread. Sorry to hear about his trouble. Said a prayer for y'all, Denny.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on February 07, 2015, 03:21:19 PM
Well Dad made some great strides in the last couple weeks in the rehab hospital.  Yesterday he was discharged to live with my brother Archie & his wife, a retired RN.  I think his smile speaks volumes.  He still needs work but he's getting stronger every day and starting to gain back the 25 lbs he lost.

Call it modern medicine or call it the power of prayer.  All I know is that we are all grateful to his caretakers at the hospitals and for all your thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Les McDonald on February 07, 2015, 03:29:48 PM
Please give Big Art my warmest wishes.
(He looks really good in that photo but you guys need to buy him some cooler lookin "jammies"!)
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: ChrisSarnowski on February 07, 2015, 03:33:57 PM
Very happy to see Big Art looking better! Thanks for update and picture!!

-Chris
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Dan Bregar on February 07, 2015, 03:34:35 PM
Double post
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Post by: Dan Bregar on February 07, 2015, 03:37:04 PM
Very, very good news Dennis !!!  Thanks for the up-date  ;)
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 17-Jan
Post by: Bill Little on February 07, 2015, 03:41:20 PM
Well Dad made some great strides in the last couple weeks in the rehab hospital.  Yesterday he was discharged to live with my brother Archie & his wife, a retired RN.  I think his smile speaks volumes.  He still needs work but he's getting stronger every day and starting to gain back the 25 lbs he lost.

Call it modern medicine or call it the power of prayer.  All I know is that we are all grateful to his caretakers at the hospitals and for all your thoughts and prayers.

This is absolutely great news, Denny!  Tell Big Art that i am still wishing him well, and I hope to see him soon!

Bill
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Dave_Trible on February 07, 2015, 03:56:06 PM
Denny that's the best news!  Uplifted my day for sure!  My best to him and hope to see him (and you) this summer.

Dave
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: john e. holliday on February 07, 2015, 04:30:20 PM
This is great news.   Did not see this before I posted on the thread about the big wing.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Phil Spillman on February 07, 2015, 06:56:51 PM
Hi Denny and The Entire Family, So happy to see the Big One smiling and happy again! Will keep praying for his continued progress and recovery! Please remember us to him with warm regards! Also a special thank you to Mrs. Archie, she'll have a big and growing job!

Phil Spillman
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: John Cralley on February 07, 2015, 07:50:01 PM
Denny, Here is hoping for his continued recovery! Prayers on the way.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: John Paris on February 07, 2015, 08:09:55 PM
Dennis,
Glad to hear that things are looking good.  We will keep Big Art and your family in our thoughts and prayers for continued progress.
John
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Crist Rigotti on February 07, 2015, 08:47:29 PM
Answered prayers Dennis! 
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Allen Goff on February 08, 2015, 01:43:14 PM
You go Big Art, nice hair do. Pray for continue good health. Hope to see all you guys this year.
Blessings
Allen
P.S. Just watched IU beat Michigan, sorry.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Tom Niebuhr on February 08, 2015, 02:44:56 PM
It is very special to have good news. Our prayers continue for his positive progress.
Title: Re: Prayers for Big Art - Updated 7-Feb Prayers answered
Post by: Randy Ryan on February 08, 2015, 08:05:24 PM
That is fabulous news Denny. Hope he'll be up for visitors soon. Definitely an answer to prayer.