Dear Friends:<\/span><\/p>\nThank for all for your prayers for our precious Lama Kunga.\u00a0 I am pleased to report that he is much better and may be allowed to go home today, but tomorrow for sure.<\/p>\n
I was at the hospital this morning when the GI doctor came in.\u00a0 He confirmed that the stomach ulcer was small and should heal without further risk now that the blood thinning medication has been stopped.\u00a0 He did take a biopsy of the ulcer yesterday.\u00a0 The test result will take 7-10 days.\u00a0 They are looking for evidence of the bacterium called h – phylori, which is known to cause stomach ulcers.\u00a0 This would be a good finding because it can be easily treated with a course of antibiotics.<\/p>\n
Even though Rinpoche has passed this crisis, he still has serious health issues which will need careful management, including diabetes and an irregular heartbeat.\u00a0 The blood thinning medication was used to prevent the formation of blood clots, a common side effect of an irregular heart beat.\u00a0 A blood clot which gets loose and travels to the heart muscle or to the brain can cause a life threatening event, such as a heart attack or a stroke.\u00a0 Rinpoche’s doctors have taken him off this drug for 6-8 weeks while the ulcer heals.\u00a0 They will then evaluate what medication (if any) to start.\u00a0 So please continue to keep Rinpoche in your prayers.<\/p>\n
Once Rinpoche gets home, he will need to have lots of rest and time to recover.\u00a0 We will be setting up a visiting schedule so he can still see visitors but not become overtired or over stressed.\u00a0 I know you will all want to cooperate in allowing him uninterrupted periods of rest.<\/p>\n
Several of you have asked what you can do for Rinpoche at this time.\u00a0 The best thing is to continue your prayers.\u00a0 If you feel you would like to do something special, Rinpoche would appreciate a contribution towards the support of the retreat center, Tharpa Cho Ling, which is so close to his heart.\u00a0 Some of you have already done this, or made a pledge and we are most grateful.\u00a0 Thank you very much.<\/p>\n
Also many of you know that Rinpoche’s birthday is July 25.\u00a0 At this time we do not know if we will be going ahead with plans for a party. It be just too much right now. I will try and keep you all posted when I know more.\u00a0 Birthday cards are welcome, but Rinpoche would prefer contributions for Tharpa Cho Ling in lieu of presents.\u00a0 Again, thank you.<\/p>\n
Personally, this has been a real whack on the side of the head for me. \u00a0 It scared me half to death thinking how close we came to losing him. \u00a0 They had to give him 4 pints of plasma and 2 pints of whole blood before the bleeding stopped. \u00a0 Terrifying. It made me realize how important this precious human life is, both Rinpoche’s and my own, and that I should not take this opportunity to practice Dharma for granted. \u00a0 Whack!<\/p>\n
Thankfully our precious teacher is still with us,\u00a0 and we with him.\u00a0 I know all the prayers for him were seriously beneficial.\u00a0 I’m proud to be part of this sangha, this amazing group of students and friends dedicated to Rinpoche’s health and happiness, and to his life’s work serving the Dharma.\u00a0 May we all be blessed to remain here with him for many years to come.<\/p>\n
Love to you all,<\/p>\n
Robin<\/p>\n
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