Well, John has proven once again what a tough S.O.B he is. He is such a strong, inspirational and just amazing man. He has such a passion to live. Moe came into see him today and he told her "I have too much shit left to do." He has so much more of his life to live and if he has to do that with one eye and part of a nose, he is going to do it his way.
He is so happy to be awake and alive today. We didn't think he would be awake and communicating this quickly.
There is a picture below of what his nose looked like yesterday and what his eye was starting to look like so you have an idea of what he was facing. He was making sure we made the right decisions last night for surgery. If we hadn't he would have died in the next few days. The doctors are pretty confident that they got most of the infection which is very fast moving.
This doesn't mean he is done with surgeries. He will require a couple or more operations. We don't know yet how many. He will be back in surgery on Friday evening. The doctor that took care of his nose and sinus area checked the sites this afternoon. He is pleased that he did not see any signs of dead tissue or bone today. That is promising at this point. They do know that they will most likely be taking more tissue out on Friday in surgery.
There are a number of things that are complicating this even more. First he has no immune system; they are hoping his white blood cells will start kicking in but minus leukemia cells. Second, he only has 1 kidney and the antibiotics he is on to fight and kill this fungus are very harsh to kidneys so they are monitoring that more and flushing his kidney with fluids as much as possible and premeditating him. Third he has low platelets so if these wounds start to bleed uncontrollably that is a problem so they need to keep transfusing him with platelets and blood.
He was so happy to hear from Coach Meyer and Tim Tebow today. I cannot explain to you the look on his face and to hear his voice to talk to them both today. Coach Meyer wants to talk to him in the morning again. Coach Meyer will be wearing the Buzzstrong bracelet tomorrow night in honor of John and hopes to come see him soon.
He has touched so many of our lives and we are so much better for knowing him and being a friend or family member to this man. He has captured the hearts of many nurses at the clinic in this close to 4 year battle. Many of these nurses he considers sisters he never had and myself too. They have all become a part of our families. He was so happy to have Moe with him most of the morning. He was asking for her this morning and she dropped what she was doing to come be with him. They have had this joke for a long time that if he ever needed a catheter she was going to be the one to do the job; she missed her opportunity last night but he said he will make it up to her sometime!
Please keep him in your prayers and I will update you as I can or Jim will fill you all in. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers they are working.
Site of the infection...
He is so happy to be awake and alive today. We didn't think he would be awake and communicating this quickly.
There is a picture below of what his nose looked like yesterday and what his eye was starting to look like so you have an idea of what he was facing. He was making sure we made the right decisions last night for surgery. If we hadn't he would have died in the next few days. The doctors are pretty confident that they got most of the infection which is very fast moving.
This doesn't mean he is done with surgeries. He will require a couple or more operations. We don't know yet how many. He will be back in surgery on Friday evening. The doctor that took care of his nose and sinus area checked the sites this afternoon. He is pleased that he did not see any signs of dead tissue or bone today. That is promising at this point. They do know that they will most likely be taking more tissue out on Friday in surgery.
There are a number of things that are complicating this even more. First he has no immune system; they are hoping his white blood cells will start kicking in but minus leukemia cells. Second, he only has 1 kidney and the antibiotics he is on to fight and kill this fungus are very harsh to kidneys so they are monitoring that more and flushing his kidney with fluids as much as possible and premeditating him. Third he has low platelets so if these wounds start to bleed uncontrollably that is a problem so they need to keep transfusing him with platelets and blood.
He was so happy to hear from Coach Meyer and Tim Tebow today. I cannot explain to you the look on his face and to hear his voice to talk to them both today. Coach Meyer wants to talk to him in the morning again. Coach Meyer will be wearing the Buzzstrong bracelet tomorrow night in honor of John and hopes to come see him soon.
He has touched so many of our lives and we are so much better for knowing him and being a friend or family member to this man. He has captured the hearts of many nurses at the clinic in this close to 4 year battle. Many of these nurses he considers sisters he never had and myself too. They have all become a part of our families. He was so happy to have Moe with him most of the morning. He was asking for her this morning and she dropped what she was doing to come be with him. They have had this joke for a long time that if he ever needed a catheter she was going to be the one to do the job; she missed her opportunity last night but he said he will make it up to her sometime!
Please keep him in your prayers and I will update you as I can or Jim will fill you all in. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers they are working.
Site of the infection...
16 comments:
John & Jessica,
Stay strong during this difficult time. You both are very inspiring individuals. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Charlie and Lyndsay Severino
John & Jessica,
Keep fighting! I will keep you both in my prayers.
Take care
Patty Candela
Jess,
We are praying for you and Buzzy. You two are truly inspiring.
May God Bless You.
Brett & Jennifer (Capuano) Puffer
Buzzy,
Keep Up the Fight! Words cannot express how much inspiration and courage you have given to everyone. It is obvious with all the comments that have been posted. God will help you thru it all.
Love ya,
Chris
You are inspiring more people than you know, to live a fuller life and to keep faith even in moments of complete disarray. I am greatful to you for keeping this blog going and informing us down here who just get some of the story of the amazing power God has instilled in one of his own.
God bless you... and whoever is keeping this up, thank you too. You are a blessing yourself.
John & Jessica,
I pray for the both of you everyday. John, you are an amazing individual. You are truly an inspiration. Keep up the fight!!
Heather Halford
Buzz & Jess
I'm trying to put down something-but I find myself just getting ticked off--you guys have to be the strongest combo on the planet.Buzz get better--jess keep kickin him in the butt--praying is not my way of dealing with things but I will be saying one every night for both of you guys.
Joe Rich (70)
Buzzy and Jess,
Just know that the entire Palagyi clan has got all their prayer sheaded your way. Stay strong!
Renee
John & Jessica,
I live in Kingsville and have been following the stories in the Star Beacon. A co-worker gave me the blog site and I just sat and read thru everything. You are both truly inspirational........I will continue to say prayers, as I know so many others are. Thank you Jessica for updating this site. John - Thank you for being willing to share your battles with us all. It has put some lesser things in perspective for me. I wish you all the strenth during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Debbie Reed
This is by far the best blog in my opinion! The true meaning of BUZZSTRONG! love you guys!
Gene & Erika
John & Jess, we watched the BCS championship game and were rooting for Florida--so great to see Coach Meyer wearing his Buzzstrong #55 wristband! You are both such an inspiration.
I hope all goes well with the second surgery tomorrow; you are in good hands and will be in our thoughts.
C & J
Mr. Buskirk,
Me, my family, my church and everyone I know has you in our prayers!! We miss you! Stay strong! Keep fighting!
Duck, Tom, and I are rolling out tonight, so you can imagine that trip!! We are loyal members of BUZZSTRONG NATION!!!!!
IF YOU AIN'T A FLORIDA GATOR, YOU MUST BE GATOR BAIT!!
Keep fighting! John and Jess you both are truly amazing! You're in our thoughts and prayers!
God Bless, Van, Carla, Van III and Stephen
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family.
Jenna Bellomo
John was my cousin when we were younger we spent alot of time together, we all grew up on Chestnut St. in Geneva and believe me you get to know someone pretty well when you have to walk a mile uphill just to get back and forth between the houses we lived in. I had not seen John for a few years but my fondest memory of him will be the day he and his brother Billy were going in to town for medical supplies, this will always be an inside joke between my brother Jim, Billy, and myself. Katie raised wonderful, caring sons John turned into a fine man and will be missed by many.
John's cousin, Marla Martello (Cooper)
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