Ron made his third trip this week to Interventional Radiology this afternoon! It came as a surprise to everyone! We knew there was consultation going on between docs trying to figure out what to do to get the leakage under control, but it took us (and his nurse, Karen) by surprise when they called about 3:15 and said they were coming to get him. They downsized two of his tubes and repositioned them. These were the tubes at the intestine (the feeding tube that had been in the Malecot and one drainage, Malecot--techinical words for the benefit of those in the medical profession who read ).
After the procedure they put him on bedrest for the remainder of the day. This evening he's dealing with a horrible, migraine-like headache...they've put in a call to the doctor to see what they can do for him.
Ron didn't get much sleep last night because they were having to change his dressing every two hours. Dressing change is VERY painful since they have to cleanse the skin which is extremely raw. His skin is so raw and blistered from all the acidic fluid leaking, at times when they go to clean it, he bleeds. As you can imagine, he is hitting that morphine often.
Please pray he will get some good rest; for ease of pain and healing! Thanks for your support!!
Love, Christie
"Lord, when doubt fills my mind and my heart is in a turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer." Psalm 94:19 Living Bible (thanks, Carol)
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