They really mean what they say that weekends are no different than weekdays around here! Today, Ron was in Interventional Radiology for about 5 hours. Docs feel everything went well!They downsized a couple of drainage tubes, took one out and moved the location of a couple plus added a new one; basically a tube within a tube. In the lower tube leading to intestines they placed a smaller tube in and threaded it way down into intestines with the plan to begin feeding again in the near future; anything that might leak out would be pulled out through the larger tube this is in. The main organs of the body can be fed with TPN but the intestines get their nourishment directly from food...so to keep the intestines healthy it's very important they be able to be fed. All of this was accomplished through watching on xray/CT and then inserting through skin to specific area...no opening him up.... it's amazing to me!
We feel very good about the way things are going. They are very proactive and it's good to know they deal with this kind of thing often. Don't get me wrong, we were in no way dissatisfied with Dr. Elieson, HEB or any of the care received. He made the right call in sending us to a bigger facility with more specialized doctors and departments. Dr. Shires reminded me today that they can't work magic; this disease will still take a very long time to get over. Ron will most likely have many other setbacks but they have the facilities and experience to handle them.
It's been rough on me and the fam as the waiting facilities are not great. But, they have a hotel on the 9th floor of Presbyterian so I decided to get a room there for a couple of nights. Problem is; they stay booked almost year round! I was put on the waiting list and a room became available starting tonight! YEAH!!! It will be well worth the cost to get a good night's sleep without being away from the hospital...not ready to do that as yet And it will be wonderful to not be dragging my bags all over the place with me!
I know you will join us in continued prayer for Ron and his complete helaing.
Love you all!
Christie, Ryan, Aaron and Kristin
"Now glory be to God! By His mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. May He be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages." Eph 3:20-21 NLT
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