Just a quick update- Mitchell is still in CICU. They don't want to move too quickly. The GI surgeon wanted to give his stomach a rest- he is on nutrition via his IV for the night, and they are planning to start his feeding back via his new tube tomorrow. He has been having abdominal scans daily since Friday related to a small amount of blood noted in a few of his diapers; although radiology reports have been negative, we were told today that the GI surgeon was looking at questionable Pneumatosis (a potential issue with gas in the wall of the bowel).
He required a little blood today which is not unusual after his surgery. Other than that, he looks more like himself again- the ventilator was weaned over night & discontinued this morning about 6. A lab value indicative of inflammation was elevated today, but that could be from the surgery as well. Blood cultures were sent last night to rule out infection- the preliminary report was negative.
We are thankful for the close nursing supervision right now & praying for resolution of the intestinal issues.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Post Op Fundo/G tube
Posted by The Holz Family at 7:11 PM
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Praising the Lord for Mitchell's progress. We will continue to pray for a speedy recovery. It is great to know that Mitchell will not remember this. Also, praying for God to give ya'll the strength you need.
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