John's dad has continued to have complications. His stomache has been hurting and swelling underneath the feeding tube. The doctor's were concerned about internal bleeding and they did an x-ray. His dad had to be horizontal during the x-ray. He vomitted and then aspirated it into his lungs. THe doctor's then had to drain his lungs and there is a HUGE concern now about pneumonia. They are waiting for the results today of his chest x-ray. He has been coughing now and wasn't before.
His blood sugar hit an all time low, for him, of 40. They have stabilized the sodium but not the blood sugar.
He is having surgery today for his abdomen. It is severely swollen. He HAS to have the surgery, but his body is not in a condition for this. He was given a blood thinner yesterday (I don't know why - before they knew he was going to have surgery), so there is a HUGE risk for bleeding.
He is still not able to recognize people or perform any time of function.
As you can imagine, John is incredibly sad and down. He is returning tonight. I will keep you posted. PLEASE PRAY!!!!
Friday, May 30, 2008
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Praying for you all -- John, you, the kids, John's Dad and family.
Jessica,
I hope John is able to leave in peace today. I'm glad his father was able to recognize him when he was there earlier in the week-I'm sure that was a blessing to John.
I am keeping you all in my prayers! Tammy
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