Today we are waiting to see how the blood levels play out. His hemoglobin has remained pretty stable overnight. They watch this as an indication of internal bleeding. If it goes down it means he's losing blood somewhere. This morning he has had a couple of bowel movements which are bloody. They think it's probably old, dry blood from before the repair of the ulcer, but they are not sure.
The current plan is to monitor, give blood if necessary, keep his system empty so it can heal, and then repeat an endoscopy tomorrow (Thursday) at 1:00 p.m. I was hoping they would not feel the need to do another scope because it will most likely mean one more occasion of sedation and intubation. The GI docs and the cardiologists will have to talk that one through.
Ben slept pretty well last night, but is tired again this morning. Dad didn't sleep so well through the activity in the room next door where the young girl died after having been on hospice care.
They had Ben up in the chair this morning and will get him up again a few times today. His lungs seem to be better and he's off the BiPAP now. He looks like he's reclining on the beach when he crosses his legs and relaxes in his bed!
More posts later as more info is known.
Continuing prayers for all....
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