March 5 update
This a short update on Sameer’s current status. He was moved to the ICU on Monday (March 3) with symptoms of confusion and not being able to speak.
They have done several tests and have determined from a lumbar puncture that he has bacterial meningitis with a steph infection. This means that the bacteria crossed over the blood-brain barrier. We should get the exact subtype of bacterial by tomorrow but it most likely is an internal bacteria from his system. They also did a head CATSCAN and found no bleeding in the brain.
As bad as the bacterial meningitis is, it is not as bad as a viral meningitis. They are giving him several antibiotics to treat it. However, the treatment is complicated by the fact that his white blood count is almost nil due to the chemo. Even though he has been getting GCSF (to increase the blood counts), the doctors don’t know when his blood counts will start to recover. It depends on whether the chemo had essentially eliminated the leukemic cells. They are thinking about a bone marrow biopsy on Friday to assess the status of his leukemia. In the meantime they are watching his vital signs since all are high. He also has pain since he happened to chew the inside of his cheek which now is bleeding. He is getting medication for pain and restlessness.
Overall he is at risk. We are praying and hoping that the excellent care, his strength and everyone’s prayers will pull him through this.
Take care.
March 5th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Our prayers are with you. Stay strong.
March 5th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Dear Mr. Kumar Bhatia,
Here is a very good health prayer for Sameer.
OHM ACHUTHANANDHA GOVINDA VISHNO NARAYANA AMRUTHA,
ROHAN MEI NASAYA ASESHAN ASU DHANVANTHARE HARE,
DHANVANTHARE HARE VISHNO NARYANA NAMOSTHUTHE,
KRURAKGRAHAIHE PEEDITHANAM BAKHTHANAM ABAYAPPRADHAM,
SREEN RUSIMHUM MAHAVEERAM NAMAMI,
RINAMUKHTHAYE.
God Bless.
Love,
Vasan.
March 5th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sameer, keep fighting and stay strong!
March 5th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Dear Sameer and his loved ones,
Hang in there! We are praying for all of you. This is quite a test, but your unfailing commitment to fighting the leukemia will prevail.
May God Bless You and look over you throughout this journey.
Aparna
March 5th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Sameer,
Hang in there. We are all praying for you.
Tarak
March 5th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Sending good thoughts and prayers for a lovely man.
March 5th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
We are sending our prayers and thoughts to Sameer and all of the family.
March 5th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Dear Sameer.
Sending prayers and good wishes your way.
Esha’s mom
March 5th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Many prayers your way.
March 6th, 2008 at 6:43 am
Dear Sameerbhai,
You continue to be in my prayers. Stay strong!
March 6th, 2008 at 7:02 am
Sameer,
Hang in there friend, stay strong and you’ll get through it! All of us here in Canada are supporting you!
March 6th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Dear Sameer,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!!!!
March 6th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Sameer, you will get through this..with so many people praying for you and with so much good that you have brought to our community, the only outcome I can see is a healthy and happy Sameer..hang in there.
March 6th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Hang in there Samir, I’m sending positive wishes and prayers your way.
Shalini
March 6th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Sameer,
Our prayers are with you. Everyone is behind you and I know you are only destined for good health and happiness.
March 6th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Sameer,
Sending loving and healing thoughts your way and also praying very hard for your recovery.
Sudha Prakash
March 6th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Praying for the best of all possible outcomes for Sameer. Love and prayers to all your family,
March 6th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Sameer - We always keep you on our prayers - You will recover fast - Please hang in there
March 6th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Hey Samir,
I don’t know you personally but know of you (who doesn’t:))! I am a good friend and coworker of Robert Chatwani and I have been getting your health updates through him. You are a fighter, and you are going to fight this battle, we all are with you!!
Sending you lots of positive energy and prayers….looking forward to meeting you with Robert! Keep going!!
March 6th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Sameer - We are praying for you. You will get through this. Please hang in there. You are our inspiration. Stay strong. God Bless you.
March 6th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Sending prayers and healing thots your way. You’ll get better soon.
March 7th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Stay strong, Sameer. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
March 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am
We are all sending much love and positive vibes your way. Everyone needs to just hang in there be strong for Sameer.
March 7th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Dear Sameer,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am hoping and praying that you will be feeling much better soon.
Rashmi
March 7th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Thinking about you. Sending much love your way… Your strength is such an inspiration. Stay strong and see you soon, my friend!
March 8th, 2008 at 12:54 am
please stay strong and hang in there! all of you have been so so positive— a lot of prayers, positive energy and love is being sent your way! sameer is a fighter and I’m sure we’ll soon see a post from him laughing at how incredulous everyone around him is!
March 8th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
You are in our prayers. Stay strong and keep the optimism.
March 8th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
It breaks my heart to hear you are going through more pain!!! I will continue to keep you in my prayers and will stay strong so that some of my strength is passed onto you.
March 8th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
I pray with all my heart that he is cured soon. I really do hope that he gets well soon. Stay strong for him! I really do hope with all my heart that hes okay!
March 8th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
sameer,
much love and strength to you and your fam. just this week i found a stack of pics from project dosti…you’ve been on my mind, and continue to be in my heart.
March 11th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Sameer,
You are a fighter..Fight it out man….
I am sure you will come out of this..Our prayers are with you..