Dad had a good night (yeah!), but they're having problems with the NG tube working effectively. So about 8 or 9 this morning he started having more pressure building up and pain.Dr. Powell came by. The results from the CT scan show a huge amount of fluid collecting in the abdominal cavity - it's even getting up into the lungs. This kind of cancer produces a lot of fluid. He thinks this might have an impact on the stomach & intestine function. Later today Dad will get that drained off. Dr. Powell hopes that that would allow the digestive organs to re-start function (perhaps within 12-24 hours). If that works, he might be able to eat something tomorrow. (The last bite of food he had was Friday - we're not sure when he last had food he was able to actually keep down). Dr. Powell isn't sure how long it would take for the fluid to build up again; it can be drained off again if it does.
The CT scan doesn't show any change in the cancer.
2 comments:
Ang, i'm so glad you're doin this, helps keep the prayers focused. i also loved seeing your beautiful face again in the pictures :-)! i'm so glad your with your dad and Amy....i know you're a great comfort to both of them. We serve an Awsome and mighty God...i'm still prayin for that miracle. We all send our love. Annie
Thank you for taking the time to post these blogs. It is hard to read them ... I'm sitting at my desk at work crying, which causes me to think that maybe I'll need to read these at home from now on! Say hi to your dad and my mom. I'm so SO glad that you are able to be with your dad right now. I wish I could be there too. --Katie
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