Day 33 & 34


*UPDATES*
4/30 @6PM
DAY 34

Tony's about the same as he was yesterday.
I did bust him out again for some air and Vitamin D, and he walked a good portion.

He will be going in for procedures #6 & #7 tomorrow. The CT revealed that there is still a lot of fluid on the outer drain. At this point, it may have connected to his left lung and added more fluid to the lung that has already been drained once. The plan is to go in and reposition the drain OR, make it bigger, and drain the lung also. The initial drain just isn't draining as it should be. GI will also go in and remove the stints from his stomach. 
At any moment, he is going down for an x-ray where they will have him swallow while they take imaging to make sure something isn't wonky there. He still has just felt super "off" since the potassium was placed in his feeding tube a few days ago. And they need to make sure nothing is "leaking."
Tomorrow is sure to be a BIG day. Prayers are appreciated!


 *UPDATES*

4/29 @7PM

Day 33

Weird day today. I (Becky) got here a bit later than usual, and the doctors had already rounded. (There's a new team of doctors as the other group is now on their "off" days.) Tony had a potassium medication injected into his feeding tube last night around 6pm, and that didn't go well. He felt terrible from it and still does. He's had very little appetite today and hasn't been able to eat very much at all.

The new doctor bumped the CT scan up, and it was done today instead of tomorrow. As of now, we still don't have the results, but Tony's blood is doing some weird things, and they've ordered more labs as well.

Days like this are MENATALLY the hardest on Tony. He had a GREAT day, and then BAM. It's just such a frustrating bout of whip-lash. And mentally so taxing. We COVET prayers. He wants to come home so bad, but his body is NOT ready.

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 29, 2023 at 7:29 PM

    I am so sorry to hear this. I can only hope he knows that going home too soon may not be a wise plan. I have heartaches for you and Tony. And prayers that this step back only leads to two steps forward.

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  2. AnonymousApril 29, 2023 at 8:45 PM

    Love you Becky, praying for you and for every little and big thing to be all right and soon followed by often.

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  3. AnonymousApril 30, 2023 at 3:43 PM

    Tony, you, and your family remain in my prayers. The ups and downs of recovery are difficult and exhausting. Hang in there, try and stay positive, and know many prayers are for your whole family.

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  4. AnonymousApril 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM

    Thank you for the update(s).Kevin and I are along side you, following, praying, hoping, wishing and staying optimistic that Tony will be able to heal and get home.

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  5. AnonymousApril 30, 2023 at 7:01 PM

    Praying daily - praying for strength, healing ❤️‍🩹 and for wisdom for all healthcare providers involved

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