Just wanted to let everyone know Mike's biliary exchange went well today. We got back to our room a little while ago. Mike's nauseated, so he's in bed right now, but everything went smoothly. He was awake during this procedure, which helped him to recover more quickly. His blood pressure was up enough (118/75) to allow them to give him enough pain medication, to be comfortable and awake during the procedure. Everything is the same as his last set of tubes, except they capped off both tubes before we left recovery, and told me not to put the drainage bags on unless Mike began running a temp, had pain or any bleeding. I pray these new tubes work better. Mike is still trying to adjust to the idea of having to keep these. Your prayers for him are very needed, especially in this area.
We never heard back from cardiology about Mike's Wednesday appointment for the heart catherization, so we're not for certain that is going to take place or not. Mike's resting heart rate today was way up to 118, before his procedure. That was a little spooky to me, but the nurses here didn't seem concerned. When we left recovery it was down to 107 beats per minute. I'm praying one of these cardiologists can figure out this problem before we leave Houston.
Radiation treatments will not begin until next Monday. They will be done twice each day, Monday through Friday, for a couple of weeks.
Thank you for praying for protection and strength for Mike today, and for comfort for me. Your love and concern has been such a blessing to us!
"Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight." Psalm 119:77
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