Good morning everyone. As you´ve read already, dad came out of surgery early this morning. When the doctors got in there, they discovered that the lack of blood flow had caused most of his upper colon to die. The removed the damaged tissue and set up a colostomy, which will most likely be in place for at least 8 months to a year.
The doctors feel that dad can now get back to his recovery without them having to focus so much effort on his digestion problems. His blood pressure and kidneys are continuing to improve. Dad is still being treated for the pneumonia and they plan on continuing to remove fluid from the lung. Dad still isn´t ¨awake¨ but they think he may start coming out of the heavy sedation later today.
I honestly can´t focus myself much more so I´m going to call it quits here. Haverly will probably update later today since she actually slept some last night.
Until later,
Frazier
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Thank you Frazier for keeping us posted. We continue to check the blog minute by minute. Our thoughts and prayers continue for all of you. Much love,
Kathy and Chip
Thanks to the three of you for keeping all of us informed. Be sure to take of yourselves throughout this tribulation. We are optimistic with the news of the day.
HUGS Sue and Muriel
Hello All,
This is very good news. I hope recovery begins to progress very quickly. Take care of yourselves, I know this is so very hard on all of you.
Hugs all around,
Love,
Bonnie
Thanks so much for the updates. Like many, I have been checking these on an absurdly regular basis, and was so relieved to hear that things had gone well. I know Dean feels your strength and is so proud of all of you. I hope and pray that everyone has a restful day.
Ann
Sorry to hear about all the complications but it sounds like the docs have a good handle on things and the prognosis is good... must be frustrating but at least theres an explanation and a great outlook. Thanks for the updates our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bart and Backy
Your dad is a tough man and you all are champions too. We are hanging on to every word so thanks for keeping us at bedside. Lots of love
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