So the last I had written Josh had had the NG tube removed, I spoke too soon. The next day he needed the NG tube replaced because of some problems. Turns out the small bowel blockage didn’t want to go away on its own. On Wednesday it was decided that he would need another surgery, and before we even had time to settle in on the decision, the surgery took place. We figured it would take a couple of days to get him in the surgery rotation, but it took about 24hrs. Josh’s surgeon, Dr. Burpee, wanted to get it done quickly. The surgery went pretty well, and it should allow him to eat again soon. (For any details on the surgery, you are going to have to email me). Of course, as any surgery would do, it has knocked Josh on his butt, and he is working on recovering from that. As it was laparoscopic, they have to expand the abdomen with air and that stretches muscles and causes quite a bit of pain afterwards. We are hoping that the NG tube can be removed today (we pray that it is out for good!!) I know that will help to lift Josh’s spirits, because that is the cause of much of his pain and discomfort.
Focus your prayers on: Getting and keeping the NG tube OUT!! Quick recovery from the surgery. Josh being able to eat, eat, eat (without problem). Successful chemotherapy.
Thanks for the prayers for Kevin; I just heard that he made it through the surgery just fine and that he got out of ICU yesterday!! That is so great to hear! Now we pray that he has a quick recovery.
Special thanks to Patty, Jeff, Sami and Nick for all of your help with the kiddies!!! You came at just the right time, and we all really appreciate it!
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