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Marcia here with an update.
Gary and Anne’s latest adventure started yesterday when his TPN was not delivered by 5:00 as it was scheduled to be. The Olsons finally had to go and pick it up themselves at a warehouse at 10:30 pm. This meant Gary started receiving his nutrition five hours later than he was supposed to and had less of a night’s sleep than he really needed. That, and an adjustment in the insulin he’s receiving, pretty much wore him out.
I wish I could stop there and say that that was the only complication they have experienced. Unfortunately, it’s not. Gary’s drain tube came out today. This happened because the sutures holding it in had come undone some time ago – a fact missed or considered not to be a problem by more than one member of the medical community.
So, Gary had another appointment with Dr. Tseng today. Not having a drain tube is cause for concern because of the leak. The leak can allow substances to go into the body and that in turn can lead to an abscess or more serious infection. Not having a drain tube can also be a blessing in disguise, as sometimes that enables the body to heal more quickly.
The next few days will be important. Best case scenario is that the leak will heal and that will pretty much be it. Even though the tube is missing, there is still a “channel” of sorts there which may allow any fluid that is gathering a way out.
Other scenarios are not so positive and could include a trip to the ER resulting in anything from having a stint put it, to a round of heavy duty antibiotics (with a stay in the hospital), to actually requiring surgery. And, unfortunately, as Dr. Tseng is leaving on vacation on Sunday, this surgery would almost certainly not be done laproscopically.
Basically, I want you to ignore the last paragraph and hope, pray, and believe that none of those things are going to happen. Please send all of your healing thoughts and prayers to Gary (and Anne) as they face this newest challenge.
Definitely — prayers are in order and will be said.
Prayers and thoughts continue uninteruppted! Leak: heal thyself PLEASE! I wish I could punch some lights out in Oregon as this is NOT to happen!
Molly you please stay well and be the great doggie you are!
Love, Louise
Our prayers and super-dooper positive thoughts are always coming your way. We will multiply that order here and now.
FYI Gary, on paper you are the best conversationalist we know. Anne, hugs and kisses to you.
Shalom, Terry and Kat
All the best. In many of the scenarios presented over the past many months, most have turned out well. We all hope this latest hurdle is one that turns out well, too! Thinking of you both every day!
Positive thoughts, powerful energy to heal thyself are being sent your way. Hoping for the best and a blessing in disguise ~ it is your turn for break!
It’s Saturday evening and no signs of problems yet. So far all those positive thoughts and healing energy seem to be working. Thanks.