The ONE-STOP-SHOP
for updates on Richard Steponic's health status
I will update this blog twice daily, so family & friends receive a current status on Dad's medical condition.
PLEASE DO leave Dad messages of encouragement as comments on this blog;
I will print & read them to him at the hospital each night.
He loves to hear from all of you.
You should see him smile & feel your care!
It works wonders to improve his well-being.
Erika Gamarra (daughter)
DAD AT JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER
My husband, Jose, and I took Dad to the ER on Saturday evening (July 28) with extreme symptoms of disorientation & fatigue.
Doctors discovered a wound on his foot that had become infected with Staph, releasing toxins into his bloodstream. Dad was completely septic and given 3 different antibiotics via IV. He was admitted to the ICU that night.
Yesterday (July 31), Dad was stable and moved to the Endocrine/Renal Floor of John Muir Hospital.
If you want to visit, call, or send him something from the gift shop, don't hesitate:
John Muir Medical Center
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone (925) 939-3000
John Muir Medical Center
Muir Galleria Gift Shop Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, when volunteers are available
Saturday and Sunday
Open until 4:00 PM, when volunteers are available
Phone: (925) 947-5255
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ReplyDeleteHello my friend! I am thinking about you today. It's good to hear that you are doing better and receiving such good care. I hope you continue to do well and are soon back at your own place. Sending you lots of love.
ReplyDeleteMaya
Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteOur best wishes to you for a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with you. Keep fighting and get well soon!
ReplyDeleteWith our love,
Mike & Sallie
From Jason Whitehair:
ReplyDeletePlease tell you dad we are thinking of him and praying for him and I look forward to talking to him when he is feeling better.
From Sharon & Ethan Winning:
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to learn of this turn of events. We just learned recently from Russ, that he had just returned home from a convalescent facility and would be receiving home health care to help with recovery. And now this..... Dick, you are in our thoughts and wish you a speedy recovery so you can return back home.
From Walt & Jane Maasen:
ReplyDeleteWalt and I want to let Dick know that we have him in our thoughts and prayers and hope that each day brings health and healing. May you all find this a time of closeness and love.
Hugs,
Aunt Jane