The Setback

The setback. He was bound to have one right? I mean he can't just fly the coup today like we were planning yesterday. Yep, you read that right. When Dr. F came by with the fabulous pathology report, he told us he was going to cut us loose today. 

Funny how quickly things can change. Which is why I didn't share that tidbit until we were walking out of the hospital. I've learned with this SuperUnicorn, that things and plans can change on a dime. 

Last night after having some gas trouble in the early evening. Alan battled nausea and then at 2 am began vomiting. They did X-Rays and said that Dr. F would make the call on what to do this morning. So at 4:30 I left to make sure I got here before any doctors came by. 

One of Dr. Big Sis's fellows came by close to 6:30, not long after he threw up massively again. She hadn't seen the X-Ray but was concerned since they had moved him to nothing by mouth again overnight. She said the last drain would come out today! Yay! But that she would coordinate on his troubles with Dr. Wise One's team. 

With 5 minutes, Dr. Classy, one of Wise One's fellows, stopped by. She said the X-Ray showed no obstruction and his white cell count was elevated slightly yesterday. She is hoping he just somehow caught the 24 hr stomach bug that is "going around." The plan is to monitor him and if it gets worse then they will put the NG Tube back in. He does not want that. He would do anything to avoid it. 

So we need some prayers. Prayers for whatever is plaguing his GI System to go away! Prayers for NO NG tube replacement. Prayers for no more setbacks. Prayers for his heart as he was ready to come home. Prayers for patience. Prayers for wisdom for the team, specially Dr. Wise One (Fournier), Dr. Classy (Ylu), Dr. Bubbly (Dana) and Dr. Big Sis (You) and her team. Everyone else had cleared him to be discharged today. So prayers for their wisdom on when that is now realistic. 

Thank you all for walking this journey. 

- Mel