Yesterday was another rough one and we were both getting very discouraged. Neither one of us slept well, I did go home but couldn't get to sleep, a little anxiety had set in. I decided just to head back up to the hospital around 1AM but thankfully called first and they assured me he was finally sleeping after having a dose of Demerol around 12:30 so I was then more comfortable to sleep, as well.When Dr. Elieson (surgeon) visited yesterday afternoon he was mildly concerned that Ron's still having so much pain in his gut so ordered an xray to make sure nothing was going on. Everything looked as it should but they did find he had slight fluid in the lower lobe of left lung, but it is not pneumonia...they say it is caused from not taking deep breaths so he is trying to be better about that but it's pretty painful. It's a breeding ground for bacteria that could turn into pneumonia so they are continuing him on some pretty powerful antibiotics.
Hallelujah! Today has been a better day! Big praise is he was finally able to walk a little this morning. So far he's been too weak and in too much pain to move anywhere except between the bed and bathroom; but he actually walked about 30-40 feet to the nurses station and back...YEAH! And he's even beginning to have some color back in his face!
Still not much appetite so we're praying he will continue to feel better today and then his appetite will kick in.
Dr. Chokraborty (resident) is on duty this weekend and came by earlier today. She still feels he's doing well and just wants him to take it slowly. I'm thinking it will be more like the first part of next week before he goes home.
Again, thanks for your continued prayers! Please keep praying...for healing, increased strength, appetite to return, against discouragement and anxiety for both of us and that we will find our rest, peace and confidence in God alone. He is sufficient!
Much love to each of you!
Christie
"...I am filled with awe by the amazing things you have done. In this time of our deep need, begin again to help us, as You did in years gone by. Show us Your power..." Habakkuk 3:2 NLT
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