Today has been a rough day, more for me than for Ryan. His pain has pretty much gone away, he is still taking some pain medicine, about every 6 or 7 hours. He is coughing up some flim which is helpful for his lungs. Last evening they did some scans and found that from the inflammation that his colon had swelled shut in one spot. Most likely, all the swelling in his belly is caused because nothing can get out. They put an ng (?, not sure if that's the real term) tube in his nose to pump the bile out of his stomach. They are hoping that this process will help relieve the pressure in his stomach. They are watching his stomach closely and if things don't get better within the next 24-36 hours they may have to do surgery to remove part of his colon and maybe more. We don't really want to go down that road and we are praying that God will use all the procedures that the doctors and nurses have decided upon to relieve the swelling in Ryan's stomach.
Ryan's been on 2 or 3 liters of oxygen since he's been here last Friday. They had him off oxygen for a little while this morning while they were doing some tests and he did ok, but they thought that it might be best to keep him on one liter because when he's sleeping sometimes his oxygen drops. His blood pressure has been high and they were worried about his urine output this morning. His blood pressure has stayed high all day, but Dr. Marinella doesn't seem especially worried about that. They had to put a catheter in for the urine and he has made more urine since then, good news for the day. It is also not nearly ask dark as it had been the last few days.
I have had a rough day and in addition to praying that the swelling will begin to go down so that surgery is NOT necessary, I ask that you pray for me. I'm getting frustrated and I want Ryan back home to help me prepare for Aubrey's birthday. I know he wants to be there too, circumstances are causing frustrations right now.
-A
Ryan and April,
ReplyDeleteIwill say some more prayers for both of you. I'm still looking forward to our 9 hole golf game. I told the ladies you might join us and they said that would be great!!!Think 4 oldies and you, sounds great!!! Merlin is in seven heaven this week watching all those planes in Oshkosh, Wi. When we get back we will check-in with you, take care, Love, Kate and Merlin
I will pray specifically for Ryan's colon today, and for you. David's sister had to have an emergency colonoscopy several years ago while she was pregnant. It was not easy, but she made it through. I hope and pray you guys don't have to go down that road.
ReplyDeleteLamentations 3:22-24 The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, "The Lord is my intheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"
I pray that his mercy pours over you today in a new way - that healing comes to Ryan, that he lifts your spirits, April, that He renews your hope in Him.
love,
gretta
Still praying for you both, and will step it up a notch... and that your frustrations will turn to ease and rest as you press through. Love & Blessings to you both! Tim & Cindy
ReplyDeleteIf there is ANYTHING we can do to help with the party, please let us know...we are only a phone call away! Think and pray for you all everyday. Even Gabrielle says "Let's pray for Ryan."
ReplyDeleteLove, Jer and Lisa
Hang in there you guys! I'm sure it's frustrating for both of you, but know you are being lifted up in prayer, and that the Lord is walking every step of this path with you.
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"He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." -Job 8:21
Our hearts goes out to you guys. It is frustrating for us to read your bumps in the road, we can't imagine how you guys are feeling. Please find comfort in knowing that we are thinking and praying for you everyday. God is carrying you thourgh this, just trust in Him. I know it must be hard not to feel anger and frustration. We will pray for better days ahead and that Ryan will be home planning for Aubrey's big day -- when she turns the big one!!
ReplyDeleteHoping and praying for better news from you soon! God Bless you guys.
The Dirksen's,
Alan, Vickie, Simon and Eli