Mike had a good follow-up appointment with the surgeon today. She said he is doing well and on the right road.
His drain tube was taken out (he's so happy about this). There's a small infection around the drain site, but he's on antibiotics for three days to clear that up.
He has some fluid accumulating through his abdominen, but it is different than the fluid that accumulated near the liver which put him back in the hospital. The surgeon said this fluid accumulation is normal and part of trying to get everything in his system back in balance. Mike is going back in for an ultrasound this afternoon and a procedure that will drain the abdominal fluid. (It's not uncommon for liver surgery patients to need to have 2-3 of these procedures during their recovery). The ultrasound will also check the flow and pressure in the liver.
Mike has been having some speech issues, but those appear to be clearing up as well. He has another follow-up appointment scheduled for next Friday, but if he feels well, continues to eat well, and has good physical therapy sessions, he has the liberty to cancel that appointment.
This is very good news after a stressful month, so we are all thankful! Thank you for keeping him and our family in your thoughts and prayers!
2 comments:
Glad things are going well. Thinking of you,Keeno! You are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Monique Young-Wash and Family
I lost the blog. Judy sent it to me. I will need to read and catch up. I been praying for Mike. Sorry to hear Mike has had some down time, but I am happy to here he is up again. You have been great on keeping everyone current, it is helpful to be able to read about Mike condition. The picture are great.'s Tell Mike we love him and we are praying for him. May God Richly Bless Him.
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