Al and Yvonne Lytle in hospital

[Jeff Lytle]

Both airlifted from Bay City hospital in Panama City FL. back to Ross Memorial hospital In Lindsay Ontario.

Dad has some major complications that require surgery, and Mom suffered a mild stroke while visiting Dad there, so the Lytle snowbirds were brought home three weeks early.

Prayers needed guys, especially for my Dad please.

Bo Shide and my parents are really good friends, he and my Mom were speaking a day or so ago..........If someone has his email adress, could you please forward it to me? Thanks

[Dave M]

I Will

I will say a little prayer for them. Hang in there.

[tomu]

I'll be pleased to say a prayer for Al and Yvonne. I have many fond memories of the Lytle family of years gone by in the outbords of the late 60's,70's 80's. Hope our paths will cross this summer. Hang in there Jeff.
Tom Utman

[aojesus]

Al & Yvonne Lytle, what great memories of racing in Canada with the entire Lytle family.

Jeff, we will certainly keep them and the rest of the family in our prayers!
Fire up a C service outside his window, it will perk him right up!

Hang in there!

Russ, Annette, Joe, & Amy

[ddalton]

Lytle family

Thoughts & prayers from the ottawa valley.hope everything turns out ok....

[Jeff Lytle]

Update on Al + Yvone

Hi Y'all...........I've been looking in from time to time, but really haven't had much to say or time to do it.

Last week was a blur..........On Thursday morning, I flew out of Buffalo NY, to Charlotte, then to Talahassee Florida where I was picked up by my b in law's parents and driven to Panama City.
I stayed overnight in my parent's condo and left at 5 in the morning after packing all of the stuff they had there. I took my time, taking the long scenic route through Georgia, S Carolina, N Carolina, Virginia, West Virgina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York then a 3 hour drive from 1000 Islands then home.
I arrived home about noon on Sunday afternoon.

My Mom is back at home and stable.......my sister is staying with her for a while.
My Dad is still in the hospital........the diagnosis is colon cancer. The mass is about the size of an apple, but it looks like he might have some issues with his kidneys too. They'll do another biopsy when they go in for the main growth next week.

Give me strength!

[aojesus]

Jeff,
I continue to keep you and your parents in my prayers! Mom also sends her best and is praying hard as well.
We wish you guys the best!

[Kev43V]

Jeff You and yours are in our prayers also

[oldracer]

Update on Al & Yvone

Jeff- Have had your parents and family in our prayers since the first announcement. Keep us posted as things progress. Here is wishing your Dad all the best in what he is about to go through.
Ye Olde Desert Geezer Al Lang

[David_L6]

Hang in there Jeff.

[Jeff Lytle]

The longest month of my life...........

At long last, my Dad had his surgery yesteday. They removed a "cooking apple" sized tumor from his colon during the 5 hour procedure, and were able to reattach it back together after removing the mass. This is particicually good news for him as it means he does not have to have a colostomy. I know this was one of his major worries...........he get's the heaves changing the litter box!

I saw him yesterday afternoon, and we went for a visit today as well with my Mom. He's in alot of discomfort, but he's rosy pink, thankfull, and thinking about the future again, which is something he was having a hard time doing for the last 4 weeks.

I want to thank everyone for your kind words, supportave emails, and prayer during this difficult time. We're not 100% out of the woods yet, there are still some scary days ahead, but the worst is over, and I have all of you to thank for your support.

[chicks]

jeff, hope your mon and dad all the best. lot of good memories with the good old st.law.valley ass. great anouncer and a great guy your . dad . take care chick .

[Jeff Lytle]

Update on Al Lytle

All last week, I watched my Father's condition worsen. His heart rate and blood pressure were going down daily, he looked grey and was very troubled at the fact that his condition was not improving as we all had hoped.
I went to see him in the hospital on Friday where things seemed to be just the same, if not worse. We spoke to his surgeon, and he was concerned as well, and didn't have any answers to give for our many questions. He wasn't being evasive, he just didn't know. He told me he was going to order a CT, or cat scan for the afternoon, as he suspected that there might be a leak where the bowel was joined together. The results didn't show anything............I decided to head for home and go back in the next day.

I live about an hour from the hospital, and recieved a call from the surgeon 5 min.s after I got home. He had removed a drain from the incision area that had been weeping nothing but clear fluid.......which is OK. When he removed the drain, there was a "trace of stool" either in or on the tube. That meant trouble. They were going to take him back in to surgery within the hour.
I rushed back to the hospital and met my Mom there, where we waited for three hours for some word.

When the surgeon finally arrived after the procedure, I could see he was very relieved. There was a leak. The CT did not show the leakage because it was surrounded by fatty tissue, which will hide alot of detail. In short, all last week, my Dad was being poisened internally by the leak, and if had gone undetected for much longer, well.........you get the picture. He now has a colostomy, but nothing else could be done.

Dad is back in ICU, and was listed as critical Friday and Saturday. Today, Easter Sunday has proven to me that the power of prayer really works.

I am a proud member of my church, sing in the choir, and am most proud to say am a Christian. Since Friday, I have been supported by all those around me both in person, praise and prayer. The whole time I kept thinking to myself, what if we lose my Father during this sacred time of betrail, resurection and joy. How would I cope?

Dad is on a ventilator and on 6 IV drips, but is now opening his eyes, nodding yes and no, and squeezing hands with love and affection. I know he is getting the best of care, and please ask you all again to remember him, and my family during this difficult time.

Mom is coping very well. She knows that stress is her worst enemy right now, and she is dealing extremely well considering the situation.

Many, many thanks to you all!

[daGiz]

Jeff, i rember your dad from the outboard racing days in the 60's 70's .. i will keep him in my prayers, you hang in there
Wayne

[oldracer]

Jeff- Both your Dad and Mom are in our daily prayers. The power of prayer is great, I know.
How is your Mom doing?
Ye Olde Desert Geezer Al Lang