November 13, 2019
Brian is out of surgery and it went well. They were able to get the 6 stones (a few the size of marbles), but couldn’t get the newest one due to his position on the OR table. Praying for an uneventful, infection-free road ahead. ❤️
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Surgery day
November 13, 2019
Brian is having surgery today to remove the 6 kidney stones in his right kidney and one newly discovered stone in his left. We are both very anxious about the procedure, but hope this will eliminate the constant infections he is getting. Prayers and good thoughts appreciated!
Brian is having surgery today to remove the 6 kidney stones in his right kidney and one newly discovered stone in his left. We are both very anxious about the procedure, but hope this will eliminate the constant infections he is getting. Prayers and good thoughts appreciated!
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Post tournament update
Oct. 19, 2019
Our first annual Heine Strong Golf Tournament was a huge success! The weather was perfect, everyone had fun, and we felt so loved and supported.
Unfortunately, three days after the tournament, Brian was complaining of breathing complications. We took a trip to the ER to have him checked out. He had pneumonia and stayed in the hospital for 16 days. Definitely not what we hoped for, but Brian was in the right place to recover. He spent his birthday in the hospital and missed Kenzie's last homecoming and Maddie's first homecoming.
During his hospital stay, Brian also developed a wound. We met with the wound care clinic yesterday and it will take months for Brian to heal. We also had to postpone his surgery to remove the kidney stones until next month. I'm looking forward to getting them removed because I think they are the cause of many issues. Praying an infection does rear it's ugly head again before November 13th (new surgery date).
Like always, Brian maintains a good attitude and that helps me try to remain positive. But these setbacks have been very discouraging and overwhelming to both of us. We ask for your prayers/good thoughts to get through this time. I know people wonder if it's a good time to reach out to Brian, come by for a visit etc. The answer is YES, it is a good time. He wants to hear from you and needs to know you think of him.
These hard times remind me of how blessed we are to be surrounded by loving family, friends, work family, and even people we don't know who rally behind us. We appreciate you and thank you!
#heinestrong
Our first annual Heine Strong Golf Tournament was a huge success! The weather was perfect, everyone had fun, and we felt so loved and supported.
Unfortunately, three days after the tournament, Brian was complaining of breathing complications. We took a trip to the ER to have him checked out. He had pneumonia and stayed in the hospital for 16 days. Definitely not what we hoped for, but Brian was in the right place to recover. He spent his birthday in the hospital and missed Kenzie's last homecoming and Maddie's first homecoming.
During his hospital stay, Brian also developed a wound. We met with the wound care clinic yesterday and it will take months for Brian to heal. We also had to postpone his surgery to remove the kidney stones until next month. I'm looking forward to getting them removed because I think they are the cause of many issues. Praying an infection does rear it's ugly head again before November 13th (new surgery date).
Like always, Brian maintains a good attitude and that helps me try to remain positive. But these setbacks have been very discouraging and overwhelming to both of us. We ask for your prayers/good thoughts to get through this time. I know people wonder if it's a good time to reach out to Brian, come by for a visit etc. The answer is YES, it is a good time. He wants to hear from you and needs to know you think of him.
These hard times remind me of how blessed we are to be surrounded by loving family, friends, work family, and even people we don't know who rally behind us. We appreciate you and thank you!
#heinestrong
Thursday, August 29, 2019
One year ago
8/28/19
One year ago...
Brian came home from Craig Hospital by air ambulance. It was his first time home after 9 months in hospitals. Just a few hiccups along the way, but overall, a good year. Grateful to be home surrounded by family and friends.
UPDATE as of 8/29/19 The golf tournament has SOLD OUT!!
One year ago...
Brian came home from Craig Hospital by air ambulance. It was his first time home after 9 months in hospitals. Just a few hiccups along the way, but overall, a good year. Grateful to be home surrounded by family and friends.
UPDATE as of 8/29/19 The golf tournament has SOLD OUT!!
Monday, August 5, 2019
Golf Tournament and Update
August 5, 2019
The First Annual Brian Heine Benefit Golf Tournament is just SIX weeks away. Registration is open until SEPT 1st. If you are not a golfer, but would like to attend the "19th Hole Celebration", we'd love to have you!
$150 tournament dues include:
*18 holes with cart at The Legends Country Club
*Beer, soda, water on the course
*Boxed lunch and snacks
*Sponsor-provided door prizes
*Tournament awards
*19th hole celebration
*Silent auction
*Beer, soda, water on the course
*Boxed lunch and snacks
*Sponsor-provided door prizes
*Tournament awards
*19th hole celebration
*Silent auction
$35 19th hole celebration for any non-golfers
*Food, soda, water, beer provided
*Wine and spirits available at cash bar
*Silent auction, raffle baskets
*5:00 p.m.
*Wine and spirits available at cash bar
*Silent auction, raffle baskets
*5:00 p.m.
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. Online: form.jotform.com/heinestrong/golf
2. Mail:
Brian Heine
9845 Gerald Drive
St. Louis, MO 63128
1. Online: form.jotform.com/heinestrong/golf
2. Mail:
Brian Heine
9845 Gerald Drive
St. Louis, MO 63128
Quick Brian update:
Things are getting better. Brian is still waiting to get his kidney/bladder stones removed. Hopefully that happens soon. His heart wasn't functioning properly when he was in septic shock, but thank goodness, that is improving. Brian will see a specialist to monitor his progress. Blood sugars are a bit whacky, but that could also be infection related. He's just keeping me on my toes!
Things are getting better. Brian is still waiting to get his kidney/bladder stones removed. Hopefully that happens soon. His heart wasn't functioning properly when he was in septic shock, but thank goodness, that is improving. Brian will see a specialist to monitor his progress. Blood sugars are a bit whacky, but that could also be infection related. He's just keeping me on my toes!
Brian's been busy working on the golf tournament, which he really enjoys doing. It gives him a sense of purpose.
Thank you for the Amazon Wishlist donations and other donated items. Your generosity is truly overwhelming and humbling. I know we continue to say that, but I have no better words to describe our gratitude.
If you know anyone that may be interested in caring for Brian a few days a week while I'm a work, please send me a message or email Brian at bheine12@gmail.com for more details!
Monday, July 15, 2019
Friday, July 12, 2019
Brian Update
July 12, 2019
It's been quite a week for Brian. I had to call the ambulance on Sunday morning because he wasn't feeling well. Brian ended up in septic shock and has been in the ICU ever since. Doctors found a kidney stone that was obstructing the kidney, which caused an infection. Unfortunately, that infection moved into the bloodstream. Brian also had a bad UTI, most likely resulting from the kidney issues He still has several kidney stones that need to be removed, but that can't happen until the infection is completely gone.
The good news is Brian is responding well to the IV meds they are giving him. If his next blood culture comes back negative, we can hopefully head home in a few more days.
Being back in the ICU brings up tough memories.from when this all began. Luckily, Brian is in great spirits and the staff loves him. We are very appreciative of the amazing care he's receiving.
We welcome any prayers/good thoughts/positive vibes you send our way.
On a side note...Brian is on my "heine" to send out a golf update. I will try to post that tomorrow. Thank you for all of the donations and sponsorships for the tournament. We've been receiving items from the Amazon Wishlist each day to use in our raffle baskets for the 19th hole celebration. We continue to be humbled by the kindness and generosity of everyone. xoxo
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