Please be praying for Mike. The procedure to replace his stents isn't scheduled until Tuesday at noon. Mike's jaundice might be getting worse quickly, and we're concerned, with the level of discomfort he is already having, (more than usual pain, chills, fatigue, itching ,etc.) infection might be setting in, and he may not be able to make it to Tuesday.
Because the procedure is so uncomfortable for Mike, he asked for a specific doctor, out of a team of doctors that usually does this at Baptist, and this doctor didn't have any time on his schedule until Tuesday. Mike called the doctor's assistant this morning, letting her know of his symptoms and his concern, and she told us Dr. Allen will be on call this weekend. So, if things get worse, we're to head to Baptist Hospital emergency room and ask for Dr. Allen.
They will initially go in and insert a tube in the right side of Mike's liver, allowing it to drain into a bag on his right side. Then they will keep him overnight to watch for any signs of infection. He will then be released, and they will allow the liver to decompress. Then in about a few days to a week, if everything is functioning well, he will be scheduled to return to the hospital and they will go in to the left side of his liver. The last time this was done, the doctor was able to go ahead and replace both stents at this time, without needing to put in another tube, or decompress that side of the liver. So after another overnight stay in the hospital, Mike was able to come home.
The major concern is infection, bleeding, and any complications with anesthesia. So please be praying God will protect Mike. Thank you so much.
"Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10
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