Post ERCP Update
Val did fairly well last night thru the Procedure. Dr. Lo found that one of her Stents had shifted. The Bile was not draining which caused some fluid to get trapped and infected. He cleared all the puss where the fluid was. He did see a large Ulcer in there as well and didn’t know if it was Tumor related or what and would cause some discomfort. She tested positive for a Blood infection as well last night.
She went to the ICU after the procedure and had the breathing tube in. The ICU Dr. did not want too many meds in her, if she wants to get the tube out today. So as you can imagine she was trying to get to the tube, but her hands were restrained. It was very, very difficult to be there and not be able to help her. Richard showed up 15 min after she was in ICU. I went to sleep in the room for a little while and Richard was up all night. Nancy and Julie went to the hotel room.
Val is recovering well and the tube should be out by noon. Her blood pressure is up and looks better. She is on the IV antibiotics to cover the blood infection.
Please pray that -
The tube comes out ASAP and she is relaxed until then
The IV antibiotics work on the infection and there are no problems from it
Her strength increases and blood work keeps improving
The new stents drain the Bile correctly and that her Liver is working
-Chris
She went to the ICU after the procedure and had the breathing tube in. The ICU Dr. did not want too many meds in her, if she wants to get the tube out today. So as you can imagine she was trying to get to the tube, but her hands were restrained. It was very, very difficult to be there and not be able to help her. Richard showed up 15 min after she was in ICU. I went to sleep in the room for a little while and Richard was up all night. Nancy and Julie went to the hotel room.
Val is recovering well and the tube should be out by noon. Her blood pressure is up and looks better. She is on the IV antibiotics to cover the blood infection.
Please pray that -
The tube comes out ASAP and she is relaxed until then
The IV antibiotics work on the infection and there are no problems from it
Her strength increases and blood work keeps improving
The new stents drain the Bile correctly and that her Liver is working
-Chris
posted by McCrea Family at 8:06 AM
5 Comments:
Praying for peace, healing, and strength for Val as well as strength and rest for you and the whole support team. God bless you!
Chris - Thanks for the update. We are All praying that Val's Dr's are taking care of her infection and that she will leave the ICU very soon. Be strong. You are doing a great job.
The Lawrence's
Chris,
Thank you so much for the update...all of us are checking it every minute to see how you are all doing! I know you must be exhausted...and yet you find time to fill us in...it is greatly appreciated friend!
I pray that peace is filling each of you. It is my constant prayer. I KNOW that our Lord is right there by Val's bedside...holding her, loving her, and protecting her...along with your entire family. Get close to Him, Chris, each of you lay your heads upon His strong shoulders...and rest in Him...for He can do ALL things! We praise you Lord for this! Pour your blessing upon this family!
I love you guys...give Val a hug from us...and I am sending one for each of you also! You remain in my prayers constantly...
Love,
Kerry Randall
Hi Chris you beautiful man! Just a quick note to let you know that your family is close in our hearts. We think of you constantly and are sending all our love and positive energy!
Little red headed birds have come back and are nesting under our patio cover like they do every year. The lilys and jasmine blooms have taken over the backyard despite the wind's continuous effort to blow them away. Every time I grudgingly open my back door to take out the trash or feed the dog, that beautiful smell comes blowing in, washing over me! It always catches me by surprise and lifts me up.
I just want to tell you that though this winter chill is lingering, I KNOW warmer spring is just around the corner! We'll see you ALL home soon!
Love, Love, Love,
The Serpa's
Chirs, Val and family
Know that you are continually in our prayers, specially during these difficult days.
Dale and Bev
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