Things are not moving fast, but Mom and Dad have been able to talk to more people, the right people, and get a little more information over the last two days.
As of right now, Dad is still in the hospital. They are going to give him smaller feedings through the j-tube, and hold off on all the solids by mouth, until things settle down in the stomach. They are going to try to give him something for the gas buildup, they said it may be getting trapped because of the rerouting, the surgery itself, or the change in diet, etc. The Drs. said all the scans and chest ex rays show improvement from 5 weeks ago, 2 weeks ago, and now.
The speech pathologist came and said they could start working on a plan and looking at some options to help Dad, speech therapy, medications, etc.
The staff Dr. that was sent down from the Thoracic Dept. was much more verbal than Dr. Roth, so he was good for Mom and Dad to talk to and get their questions answered.
All in all, we feel like the Lord did answer prayer in providing the right people to take care of Dad this go around.
Mom said, as far as the care goes, they are not ready to jump ship and seek help elsewhere. They still feel like they are in the right place, they just need to be patient, pray, ask questions, be firm at times, and also understand that this healing process is going to take a long time. Much longer than they expected.
Thank you for all your interest, your thoughts, and prayers, JJ
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So glad you are getting better information and hopefully some solutions for the issues. Grateful that God put good people in place for Mike's care and some reassurance for you, Jan. We love you and we are praying for you daily. JJ, thanks again for your time in updating us. I know you are so busy with your family but it is so great to open the blog and see that there is news from you.
Linda Lou and Bubba
We are continuing to lift all of you up during this time & check this blog several times a day for updates. I am thankful that the Lord provided some answers this week. He is faithful. Asking Him to carry you through....
Love to all,
Kristin & Anthony
So glad that prayers are being answered! God is good! Praying for you guys so much and thinking of you often and what you must be going through. Your faith is amazing and your trust in the Lord is overwhelming at times. But, its such a testimony to so many people. May God be glorified through this.
Love to you and your family!
Becca in NB
Praise Father for the breakthrough of information and treatment. God opened this door for a reason and we will continue to pray for healing and wisdom from the Doctors. We love you and continue to pray!
Love you, Steve and Brenda
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