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Permalink Reply by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza on May 30, 2016 at 2:17pm

Does he have his cell phone? Do you know where he got airlifted to?

I'm sure there are ways to find out his condition. At the very least, if he's in a hospital they can surely get word to him to call or Skype you. My son got sick while in Okinawa and we used an app called "Voxer." It works like a walkie talkie between cell phones as long as he has an internet connection.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Morrow on May 30, 2016 at 2:22pm

I imagine if allowed he would have his cellphone with him. He sent me a Facebook message at 3am Louisiana time saying he was flying out today. No time. I think he will be back on Stennis to see doc. I emailed a shipmate who is sponsoring my wife for tiger cruise. Maybe she will reply. Thanks. I will try voxer. Sounds good. Much thanks.
-Scott

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza on May 30, 2016 at 3:27pm

At this time of his career in the fleet, he would be able to have all of his electronics. This is a tough one when they get sick or injured and be half way around the world from you. I know how frustrating it can be. Best of luck to you and your son!

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Permalink Reply by Scott Morrow on May 30, 2016 at 3:30pm

Thanks. Appreciated. The navy has a lot invested in him and I know they have very good medical care. It's his wife and mother who are most worried. Hopefully I hear something later today. Thanks again. It's always helpful to hear from a fellow parent of one of our sailors.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Morrow on May 30, 2016 at 6:12pm

I have heard back from his shipmate. She is going to let me know when he get aboard the Stennis to see the Dr. Thanks again for your replies. Helped a lot!

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Permalink Reply by Scott Morrow on June 2, 2016 at 7:51pm

Just wanted to update. Cody was airlifted to the Stennis and is undergoing steroid and antibiotic treatments. He has severe infected colon. His deployment is over and he will be flown to Balboa in San Diego in a couple days. If he responds well to the treatments he can continue to serve in a non-flying capacity. If not, his colon will have to be removed and he will be discharged. I know my son and he will be devastated should this happen. He accomplished a lot getting to be a rescue swimmer. We're just praying a lot. Thanks again for your advice and replies.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza on June 2, 2016 at 9:24pm

Thanks for the update Scott. Something similar happened to my son when he was deployed to Okinawa. However, it turned out that he has crohn's disease. So I hope and pray that this is not the case with Cody. 

Jim

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Permalink Reply by Scott Morrow on June 2, 2016 at 9:55pm

The diagnosis is ulcerative colitis. So in the same "family" but not as severe. Sorry to hear this about your son. Thank for the prayers.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza on June 2, 2016 at 10:12pm

Good deal. It's treatable then. He will get to heal and stay in the Navy. 
Scott Morrow said:

The diagnosis is ulcerative colitis. So in the same "family" but not as severe. Sorry to hear this about your son. Thank for the prayers.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Morrow on June 2, 2016 at 10:16pm

I hope so. He was told as long as he has no repeated flare ups and it can be controlled with medication, he can stay in according to the doctor.

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