Thursday 9 April, 6:30 pm MST
First the good news. The doctors ordered another CT scan and Daniel's organs look good. The bile and blood that had collected in his abdomen have been absorbed. Daniel's liver enzymes also look good. With all of the above in mind, the doctors anticipate being able to remove the bile drainage tube from Daniel's side tomorrow. Also in the "good news" category, he walked again today -- even further (down the hall and back). AND Aubrey says the nurses on the 6th floor (orthopedics unit) are "incredible".
Now for the not so great news. Daniel had a light fever last night. He has been experiencing difficulty breathing and rattling in his lungs (but Aubrey says it is not pneumonia) . His white blood count is back up. The CT scan showed heavy fluid in his chest and the lower part of his lungs. That means Daniel will be going back in for surgery tomorrow to put chest tubes back in to drain his lungs. The surgery can't be scheduled for a specific time because it is an "add on" to the hospital's surgery schedule. But it could happen as soon as 10:00 or 11:00 tomorrow morning. We'll let you know when the surgery happens and provide a post surgery update as soon as the surgeon reports the surgery results to Aubrey and Mendy.
Considering the fact that tomorrow will be the 5th time Daniel has gone in and out of anesthesia for surgery, we know Daniel and his family are greatly comforted to know so many people are out there praying for him. Please don't be shy about sending your best wishes and words of encouragement in the comments section. You may be reluctant to write if you have commented previously, but we don't believe there is any such thing as offering too much encouragement (under the circumstances), or letting Daniel know you are thinking of him. So if you feel inclined to write a message, please don't hesitate to do so.
We also want to thank Christine and Grandma, who have stayed with Daniel during the day so Mendy can get some much needed rest and Aubrey can work. And many thanks to all of Daniel's friends and family who continue to send care packages and help in many other ways.
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Daniel, Good luck tomorrow we are still praying for you. We love you Uncle Larry
ReplyDeleteNow that I can make a comment a sudden stupor of thought has stricken. Well without straining and running the risk of saying what does not need to be said I will simply say we love you guys and are thinking of you all often, have for years. Many times have Pam and I reflected on all the wonderful things the Conner Family has done for us, Thank you.
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Cedar, Pamela, Jonah, Justice, Ernie, Lucy, Madelynn,and Leland.
To the whole Conner family, we are still so concerned and praying and hoping the best for Daniel.Love you, from the Loves
ReplyDeleteDaniel!! Well I have left way too many comments, but the last post said that it's a-ok!! So I hope all goes well with the surgery!! You are doing awesome!! The progress you have made is incredible!! Thank Heavenly Father for your many blessings. Dont get down or discouraged, you are doing great! We're praying hard for you every day!! Love you buddy!!!!!!
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