They took Don to surgery about 7:30. He had a bit of a rough night last night. He woke around 2:00AM and proceeded to take his pulse-ox sensor off his finger, took his mask off and using the bed controls, set his bed up at a 45 degree angle. (They ended putting him back on a mask yesterday evening.) His oxygen levels fell so low that they sent a respiratory therapist in to check his breathing. The tried two different masks and bumped the oxygen level back up to 10 liters. He was in the mask that had a bag at the bottom so he was getting 100% oxygen. When they cam in at 5:45, they informed us that he would probably not have surgery because his lungs were collapsing and he wouldn't be able to have surgery on that much oxygen. After about an hour and talking to several doctors, they decided to take him to surgery and to let the anesthesiologist make the final decision. They agreed to have surgery and consent was given for all surgeries needed. Now, the wait begins and they say it will be at least 10 hours to complete everything. However, if he has breathing issues they will just stop the surgeries. They will have him on breathing machine and sedated through the night to help with the whole situation. I will update through out the day.
For an update of the tube to his stomach - they removed a total of 5 liters of stomach contents through that tube. They tell us all this is pretty "normal" for his condition. Just keep praying!
2 comments:
Vicki,
The students ask about Don every day and we read the blog every morning to update them on his condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you!
Mrs. Childers & the CIS Classes
I know that you are going through a very difficult time but we, Jeri, I and the church, are praying for you. Thankfully, God still answers prayer.
You are blessed to have a wife, children and amom that stands by you so faithfully.
Love you,
Uncle John
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