Hi Everyone,
We wanted to let you know that Dad will be going into surgery shortly for an exploratory laparotomy which is essentially an abdominal exploration. The doctors feel that they have waited as long as they can to let his bowels start moving on their own and expel the blockage. Without surgery his colon will almost certainly burst and there is a slim chance of survival in his immuno-suppressed state.
At this point, his left colon is basically dead and no longer functioning. They are not sure about his right colon and may be able to save it but won't know until they get in there. This will most likely result in a colostomy bag which he will have to wear for several months until he is healed enough to reverse that and reattach the necessary pieces.
There are risks involved obviously, mostly having to do with the fact that his blood does not clot as it should at this point due to his liver having taken a hit over the course of the weekend. They will give him platelet transfusions and are giving him clotting medicines as well. Additionally, it's a "dirty" surgery so they will do their best to get to the problem without releasing anything into his body that will cause a potential infection.
Bill, Frazier and my mom are here and we will stay here through the night waiting for news. We have all been in to see him and encourage him that this will be a good move for him. As a family we are confident that this is the best option to get Dad back on track to recovery.
We'll keep you posted as we know more. They expect the surgery to last 1 1/2-3 hours but the operating rooms are currently full so they can't start right away.
Haverly
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Grace and strength....to all of you. Thanks for the frequent updates because I'm checking...frequently!!!!!
Hugs to you....
Dear Bill, Haverly, Frazier, Linda:
Our prayers are with you and Dean at this most critical time.
Susan and Bill
Please let us know if there is anything we can do. My e-mail is william.marine@comcast.net and cell phone is 303-818-2776
Please continue to tell Dean how many of us are praying for him and know you all are in our payers. God bless.
Kathy and Chip
All my thoughts, wishes and prayers are with Dean, the doctors and the family at this time. Will be waiting anxiously to hear the results of the surgery, and keeping you in my heart.
Ann
Thinking of all of you constantly.
For all of you,
Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you. Love Sue and Muriel
I love you all. What more can be said? I am praying for you.
Linda, Frazier, Haverly, and Bill: Love and prayers and caring thoughts are coming your way from Emmett in Connecticut, Judy in Tacoma, WA, Molly in Boston, and Mike in San Francisco. Please give Dean a gentle kiss for me.
Thanks so much for the steady flow of information. You must know how much it helps those of us who are far away.
Haverly and Family:
You are constantly in our prayers. Sending you strength from Chicago.
Love Always,
Woody and James
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Jensen
Dean, Bill, Linda, Haverly and Frazier,
You are all in my prayers and my family's prayers!
Much Love, Felicia (Howell) Judge
Lots of love to all of you. Dean will be in our prayers tonight.
Jen & Chris
Dear Bill, Linda, Haverly & Frazier,
We know how difficult waiting can be. But know that we and all those who love you and Dean are with you in heart & spirit. We appreciate the updates, difficult as they must be to write. We'll look forward to the news of Dean's progress tomorrow morning, and can be there 'in a minute' if it will help.
Love Rollie & Richard
Shawna & Eleana send their love as well.
Dear Bill, Frazier, Haverly and Linda -
We are sending you much love and lots of prayers during this very difficult time.
Thanks so much for the updates as we are checking very often.
Wishing you all strength during this difficult time.
Love,
Muriel and Sue
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