Joe has been having a very difficult time. The pain has been extreme, he was vomiting non-stop and his blood pressure was extremely high. We've had numerous doctors working with each other to try and get things under control. They finally stopped the vomiting and have him heavily sedated to get through the pain. It's helping things and his blood pressure is starting to decline. They also found out his bladder infection is gone and they have found no other source of infection. The tests indicate there has been no improvement in the obstruction yet. They are hoping by keeping him sedated and calm, that the obstruction would start to heal. They are starting TPN with the fluids and must keep the NG tube in until the obstruction starts improving. They will be doing additional tests tomorrow (couldn't do them earlier because of the vomiting). Those tests may help figure out what is happening and if there is any improvement at all. Still praying for no surgery as it would be very dangerous with the state that Joe is currently in. They also said he would have a permanent colostomy bag if they have to perform the surgery. Last time Joe had the bag, he lost 40 lbs because the bowels that are left (from the cancer removal surgery) could not absorb enough nutrition to keep Joe going. We just can't imagine going back there. If you are praying, we do request a special prayer that surgery is not required.
Thanks to all for you continued support.
XOXO
Sherrie
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