Surgeon Update

Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have 2 surgeons looking at Joe's case.  We have been turned down by several, but Dr. S. found a local surgeon and we also got a referral to a surgeon in San Diego.  We met with the local surgeon who was stunned by Joe's case.  He said he wanted additional tests before he makes a determination.  The surgeon is San Diego wants the same test and will have a phone consultation with us after we get those results so we don't have to transport Joe unnecessarily.  From there, we will determine next steps.  The test is a small bowel follow through where they will inject contrast in Joe's stomach and x-ray it for 3 hours going through his system.  They want to see if he only has the one major blockage or if there are several blockage points.  If there are several, they have both said surgery would only put Joe in more pain and they would not be able to clear the blockages.  He doesn't have enough intestine left to remove more blockages than the one we know about.  The test is scheduled for Friday and we will get the results next week.  I will update the blog as soon as we know those results.

Thanks for your ongoing prayers. 

Sherrie