Lee has had an eventful day
so far and it is not over yet.
This morning around 0900,
they placed a PEG in Lee's abdomen which will allow nutrition, fluids and some
medicines to be sent directly into his stomach.
Around 1030 he was taken
down to radiology for a HIDA scan on his gallbladder. They will be taking him
back down around 1300 to do another one. (Apparently, they need a better look).
Since his blood pressure
has remained stable, he is scheduled for a tracheotomy which will take place
around 1730. The trach will replace the tube currently down his throat. This is
a big step in the right direction for Lee.
They also provided us with
a picture board that Lee can use to communicate until he can verbally speak to
us. He already told me that he was in pain at a level of 2 (scale of 1-10, 10
being the highest pain).
Lee continues to be quite
alert. Looking around, moving his legs and hands. I have to say, he looks a bit
scared. It is as if he has no idea what actually happened to him. This of
course, is my opinion and observation.
Please continue to pray for
Lee as we all know this is obviously hard on him. Even more now tat he is
becoming aware of his situation.
More updates later as the
day progresses.
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