I was glad I spent the night on Tuesday (my third night in a row to sleep at the hospital), because they called Bill for surgery at 7AM. During the night he received one bag of packed red cells and three- 5 unit bags of platelets, so sleep was really not on the schedule. That got his platelet count up to 119,000 (300,000 is low normal) and he could clot blood during surgery. The surgery only lasted one hour and a biliary catheter was in place. This catheter is placed in his right side, goes THROUGH the liver, and INTO his gallbladder. By draining the gallbladder the doctors hope the inflammation will subside, and the perforation will heal. This procedure was all done with the help of an ultrasound machine. The doctors saw 3 gull stones and said they were not going to cause a blockage. So an additional scope or surgery is not necessary at this time. Amen.
The reason they go through the liver is really for when the catheter is removed. The liver applies enough pressure to the gallbladder so when the tubing is removed, bile does not escape into the body. Bill’s gallbladder will be removed when he is healthier.
Movement is still difficult, but this evening his eyes are open and he is patiently waiting for his next pain pill. He won’t be allowed to eat until Thursday. And you can all imagine how that bothers me because I am all about food. I’m going to spend one more night at the hospital, just to help him. Hopefully on Thursday he will feel better.
Kari wrote me:
Happy moments……Praise God
Difficult moments…….Seek God
Quiet moments………Worship God
Painful moments……….Trust God
Every moment……....Think God
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Hey guys,
Wow! So many changes in just the last couple of days. I've been out of town and was surprised to read of all that's happened in the last four days..........Hang tough, Bill!!
I'm glad that you found out what was causing your pain but sorry they can't get that ole Gallbladder out of there just yet. I hope the catheter will do it's job and you'll be more comfortable soon.
Karen
Thank God for the miracle of medicine and the scientific tools used today to help Bill.
Wait till my sister the"Food Nazi" reads that he won't get to eat until Thursday. She might be on the next plane to Chicago!
I will pray tonight that you both can rest a little easier.
Thinking of you both and praying often.
Love,
Paula
My reputation precedes me! If no food is ordered, I can accept it. But tomorrow is another story! Glad all went as expected today. Praying that recovery is uneventful. Kari is a very insightful individual, as are all third born children!!
Love, prayers, and good health,
Gail (AKA the Third Born Food Nazi)
Hi Hubers,
So happy to check the blog and find that surgery went okay. I can't believe these little setbacks keep popping up for Bill. This reminds me of the saying, "Fall seven times, stand up eight" and this seems to be Bill right now. Hang in there and always stand up one more time than you fall and you will be out of there soon. Maybe I can drive that direction for the day when the weather gets a little nicer. We had 15 inches of snow here on Saturday.
Hang in there!
Mary Jo
Bill and Nancy and group!
Stay the course. The Lord works in his time. Hopefully this gall bladder thing will be controlled by the wonders of modern medicine. We continue to pray for you. Please know that everyone is with you only separated by a short distance. With nurse Nancy at the bedside that medical staff will perform miracles. With all our Love, Tom and Sherry
As always thank you for the updates. There are just so many things they can do to try and help. Thank the Lord Bill is willing to do thru so much. I leave today for texas and will be be gone thru Tues. Will keep up thru Mark.
Pat Wish we could come back soon
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