Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Small bowel obstruction

Dale's latest diagnosis came today after a second CT scan. Dr. William Wagner (general surgeon) came by this evening to exam Dale. He is hoping that treatments in the hospital over the next 48 hours can clear this obstruction, as Dale is not a "Good" candidate for surgery at this point.
GULP!

Dale had lots of lower digestive tract treatments/medications this afternoon and reports some level of relief from the abdominal pain.
These will continue along with as many walks as he can handle.

Dale is now restricted from taking anything by mouth until this obstruction is resolved. UGH!

Jackie and I will rest this evening and head back to the hospital for another day tomorrow!

CRAPPOLA!

2 comments:

E said...

PaPa, i know you're having a hard time getting around these past few weeks, but I really really really need you to walk as much as possible. I know I've made you proud over these past 21 years, and quite frankly i'm not doing doing so. So I need you to walk so I can keep showing off to you. I love you so much and hope that these next two days bring us good news...

ps. i love you too mom and jackie!

E said...

done* doing so...