Steve's surgeon removed his drainage tube and bag Friday and although it was painful, it has been a huge relief for both of us. Steve can walk and sleep more easily now without having to deal with the pressure from the bag, and I'm happy not to have to empty it. They inserted a different tube along the tract and I just have to back it out of the tract about a centimeter a day, so the tract can drain and then heal.
Unfortunately, Steve's fevers have continued throughout the weekend despite the new round of antibiotics. His fevers started trending up this evening, so his surgeon will make arrangements to readmit him to the hospital tomorrow.
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So sorry Steve has a persistent fever, and has to go back to the hospital. Hope it clears up soon. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Don and I are thinking of you every day. We appreciate the blogs so much.
ReplyDeleteAll our best, Cynthia and Don Wieneke
I am so sorry to hear however small of Dr. Hufford's set backs! I think and worry about him every day and always hope that he gets better.
ReplyDeletePlease send him my well wishes!
Thank You for keeping all of us concerned up to date.