Relief!

The last 24 hours have been pretty decent.

Main issue is still Ron's inability to get good sleep as well as his back pain. His white cell count has also climbed to 38,000 tho there is no indication of infection. Inflammation itself can cause a high white blood cell count and again, since he has no spleen, his can jump higher than most, but they continue to actively watch. NG tube has really helped alot with the nausea and some of the distension & pain of abdomen.

He had another vein collapse so they had to call in a nurse anesthetist again tonight to find a good vein to move the IV to. They are talking about putting in a pic line (peripherally inserted central catheter) that is used for a longer period of time (usually placed in by a radiologist using xray or ultrasound to confirm proper placement.) They are considering this procedure because he has run out of accessible veins!

As you can imagine, he is very tired and weak. No one's talking about going home any time soon, in fact, nurse from yesterday said he'd see us next time he's on rotation; which is Wednesday....

So, please continue to pray: for GOOD REFRESHING REST (selfishly for me as well, this is my first night to be home to sleep since Ron went back into the hospital on the 18th and it's hard to be away from him); that he will begin to gain strength and stamina; relief from back pain and abdomen pain, too; pancreas inflammation to reduce, bowel system to wake up; decrease of white blood cell count; and for swelling in legs and feet to go down....actually complete healing, quickly!

Your prayer support is invaluable!

Love you guys!

Christie