Saturday 2nd Update
Something serious is definitely going on with Will's digestive system. It could be his colon or his intestines, but they don't know exactly what. It could be an infection; it could be that he has bowel shock - meaning that parts of his gut may not be getting sufficient blood flow.
When the general pediatric surgical fellow examined Will's anus with his finger, he had more blood come out. He also said that Will's stomach felt more distended. The surgeon decided to put an N-G tube through Will's nose and into his stomach. This tube is suctioning anything that may be in his stomach. Will's feeding tube is draining as well.
The surgeon also said that it will be another 14 days or so before Will can be started back on his feeds again.
The key for Will right now is to stay stable. So far he has done so.
The surgeon said that Will has been through a lot, but with him being such a fragile patient, a serious infection could be "catastrophic" for him. Not something I want to hear. We're going to "wait & see" what happens. I'll keep updating as I get new information.
When the general pediatric surgical fellow examined Will's anus with his finger, he had more blood come out. He also said that Will's stomach felt more distended. The surgeon decided to put an N-G tube through Will's nose and into his stomach. This tube is suctioning anything that may be in his stomach. Will's feeding tube is draining as well.
The surgeon also said that it will be another 14 days or so before Will can be started back on his feeds again.
The key for Will right now is to stay stable. So far he has done so.
The surgeon said that Will has been through a lot, but with him being such a fragile patient, a serious infection could be "catastrophic" for him. Not something I want to hear. We're going to "wait & see" what happens. I'll keep updating as I get new information.
posted by Stephanie Burns @ 8:21 PM
4 Comments:
At 8:54 PM,
Jay said…
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,
even as we put our hope in you." Psalm 33:22
Will is in our prayers as we go to sleep tonight.
Uncle Jay
At 10:12 PM,
Mama Barn said…
We will be praying again. Keep holding his hand and smothering him in kisses and making funny faces!!!!
Love ya Josh and Steph! Stay strong...he's in the best hands, not only those wonderful nurses and Dr.s, but he is also in God's hands.
Angela
At 11:06 PM,
Anonymous said…
We're asking for God's healing hand be on Will and correct this problem.
Our prayers are with you three.
Big o Joe, Aunt Becky, Adam & Andrea
At 7:32 AM,
Anonymous said…
We're taking these latest developments to the hundreds of enterested friends at the White Station Church of Christ this morning for extra prayers for Will; and for added strength for you, Stephanie & Josh in these very long & trying times. May God be with you three, is our forever and always prayer.
GGD and GGM Perdue
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