I talked to Dan this morning and he and Ashley slept through the night! He has had no more vomiting and was able to eat small amounts of food throughout yesterday. The docs opened the entire outer incision today and are concerned that at the surgical sites inside the pancreatic enzymes are oozing around the junction of the pancreas and small intestine. So as there are good things happening there are also some complications that are fairly common. Keep praying for the GI tract to work normally and the leakage to stop and the wound to heal and any discouragement to flee. Slow and steady wins the race. God is using Dan and Ashley in my life and in many others lives and I am sure for people to come, too.
Romans 8:28 -32
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
Ashely's blog:
thursday, january 14, 2010
Infeccion
Well, Dan has his first (hopefully last) infection. Last night, Dan had an episode of vomiting due to the nasty taste is his mouth. Concurrently, his incision began to ooze. When the surgeon came in this morning--dressed exceptionally nicely in a suit and tie--he decided to open up some of the incision to see what he could get out of it. McGreeky needed some help but it was shift change, so Jamie and I had to assist him. He tried to just open a tiny bit, but ended up opening up the lateral half of the incision. A lot of purulent fluid came out, so it's a very good thing he opened it up. Now, Dan has one more dressing to deal with, but hopefully less pain.
Dan said that he feels better today than he has since the surgery. Yay! He's walking and talking and even eating some regular food. He said it has taken away some of the bad taste in his mouth, which is great. Just taking things very very slow to prevent nausea and vomiting.
For now, the surgeons are thinking of discharge no sooner than 4 days. That's alright; it's nice to have so many eyes watching out for him. AND we have a private room now. Ahhhh.
Prayer Requests:
* Resolution of incision infection
* Cooperative digestive system...no more vomiting!
* Continued energy and endurance for Dan
* Helpful and understanding nurses
* God's timing for discharge and second surgeries
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