Mike is doing well this morning! The ventilator was taken out around 8:00 a.m. and he is breathing on his own. He is awake and responding to questions by nodding or shaking his head. The surgeon came by and said she is very happy with his numbers this morning and at 4:00 p.m. (24 hours post surgery) she will have a good idea about how she wants to proceed during the coming days. She had to take 55% of the liver during surgery (they were originally anticipating only taking 1/3), but she said people can live with only 20%.
Mike will probably be in ICU through the weekend. We will continue to post as we get more updates. We are feeling so relieved this morning that Mike had a good night and is doing well! Please continue to pray for him because the recovery is going to be long and difficult.
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Hello and Karen and all the family,
This blog site is wonderful and a great big thanks to Emily. We are truly happy to hear Mike is doing well and off the ventilator. Let him and Karen know MJ and Tom understand all of his pain and all of Karens suffering. It will get better, his strength, family support, and God will see to that. We are thinking about you. Take care. MJ and Tom
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