Update

Hi. Nothing much new. We met with Dr. Ault - Colorectal guy - and he seems to think that as of now Gary's bowels are anatomically fine with some functionality issues that can be addressed with cocktails of laxatives and immodium (too little and too much). We appreciate Dr. Ault's communication skills. If the problem persists then Dr. Ault can place a stint in his left bowel to open the narrowing (the part of the bowel that seems to be irritated from either chemo or radiation or avastin). That is a simple procedure but he does not want to go that route at this point in time.

Gary started having the waves of pain in his abdomen this morning after he ate. We are hoping and praying it is as simple as his system getting used to food once again. He ate 1/2 pancake and a scrambled egg this morning and drank a Boost.

The docs are coming in to talk to Gary about a permanent pain pump. We will see the pros and cons of that.

The liver team came in and discovered that Gary needs to be taken to have another procedure right away. Something has happened to the drain because Gary is draining blood into his bag and he should only have bile. Before he hemmorages they need to take him in and fix it. I am going to scream and yell to make sure he is medicated this time.

When we asked about why he was in so much pain during the procedure somehow the conversation changed and no one seemed to have the answer to that question. IT WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.

So, instead of coming home I am staying to make sure things happen for Gary. He is extremely agitated today and seems anxious. I wish I could help him but I know just being here is all I can do.

Stay tuned and keep praying.

Love, L