ROBERTO UPDATE - 01/26/22

Roberto is doing good, but one of those obstacles I mentioned yesterday needs to be dealt with today!  
Extra strong prayers, positive thoughts, and contributions towards medical expenses VERY much needed!

Scans and lab work yesterday revealed that Roberto's liver has two abscesses that have filled with infected fluid.  Comparison to the last scan show the abscesses have grown larger and the fluid has become more opaque signifying  that pus and infection are present and growing.  Surgery is scheduled for later this evening or late tonight at  latest - risk of the abscesses rupturing and reinfection spreading increases the longer we wait.  

During surgery, the abscesses will be and cleaned, then a drains left in place to drain fluids after the surgery.  One of the abscesses is in an area of the liver that is easy to get to, while the other is in the area on the opposite side where numerous blood vessels are connected, making it riskier to get to.   There is a chance of excessive bleeding to occur during surgery and Roberto may need to have a blood transfusion.  For this reason, blood is being ordered and surgery will not be done until they have it available. 

In order to get blood from the blood bank, blood taken must be be replaced.  Donors are urgently needed at this time so that Roberto has the blood he may need.  Blood type does not matter.  Donation can be made at Hospital H+ located in front of Walmart - appointment is necessary.  Below are the requirements as stated on the Hospital H+ Blood Bank web page.    

Call 624-104-9300  Ext 3219  to schedule your appointment. 
It is very important to specify that your donation is to be credited to:
AMC Hospital patient ROBERTO SANDOVAL MARBAN 

Minimum requirements to donate:

• Minimum fast between 4 and 8 hours. maximum.
• Women who are in their menstrual period will be able to donate, unless they have symptoms associated with menstruation.
• If you are a woman, not be pregnant, lactating or have had a pregnancy in the last 6 months.

Requirements to donate:

• official identification
• Age between 18 and 65 years
• 8 hour fast
• Weight greater than 50 kg.
• No signs of disease
• Pass physical and laboratory exams
• Have slept at least 6 hours the night before

You will not be able to donate if:

• You have diabetes or seizures.
• Suffer from Malaria or Chagas.
• You received the rabies or hepatitis vaccine in the last year.
• They applied any vaccine in the last 28 days: oral polio, chickenpox, measles, rubella, mumps, yellow fever and/or influenza.
• Consider risk factors for acquiring the HIV virus such as: Having multiple sexual partners or applying intravenous drugs.
• Suffer from a venereal infection such as: Gonorrhea or Syphilis.
• If alcoholic beverages were consumed in the last 24 hours.
• You are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• You are currently taking one or more medications.
• Had major surgery (6 months), acupuncture procedure, tattoos, piercings, blood transfusions (performed in the last year)
• He was interned in mental or penitentiary institutions.