After spending the 4th of July with Christine and his family at Aunt Karen's (where he even felt good enough to stand in the pool), Daniel was readmitted today to the University Hospital. His temperature is 103 and the infection in his liver has again become severe. His white blood count is so elevated that anyone entering his room is required to wear a mask (including the doctors). At this time it has been advised that Daniel should not have visitors (we will update you when that changes).
The infection in Daniel's liver originates from the liver abscess, which stopped draining days ago. The doctors were attempting to manage the abscess with IV antibiotics, but that is no longer working. The surgeons considered operating to surgically remove the damaged part of Daniel's liver, but that is an option of last resort. After a couple of CT scans from different angles, the doctors have determined that the fluid in the liver abscess has liquefied again, so they have decided to reinsert a tube (or tubes, we aren't sure how many at this point) back into Daniel's liver to attempt to drain the abscess.
Daniel has been through so much that it has to be discouraging to face more surgery and more time in the hospital, but he never gives up. He and his family are so very grateful for everyone's prayers and support which have sustained them through this continuing ordeal. As always, you are welcome to share any thoughts for Daniel or his family in the comments section of this blog. We will update the blog as soon as the surgery to re-insert the liver tube(s) has been completed.
On a lighter note, we are including pictures below of Daniel from Aunt Karen's 4th of July pool party.
Karen and Roger's pool is a great place for family to spend fun in the sun together (this is a pool view from Karen's deck)
The volleyball games can become pretty competitive(if you click on the picture to enlarge it, you will recognize Alex at the very back of the pool behind his cousin Christopher)
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Burgers and relaxing in the shade
Chicks dig scars
Daniel and Christine enjoy some pool time
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