Michael had another CT scan today to take a look around the incision site and they discovered a couple of pockets of fluid hiding around his innards. They’ve been wondering about that possibility for a few days but needed to wait to do the CT until his kidneys were in good enough shape to not be bothered by the contrast dye they gave him for the test.
Tomorrow he will have the fluid removed using the same technique they used to drain a different pocket of fluid a week or so ago. The assumption is that the infection they’ve been battling for the last couple of weeks originated there and this strategy should help clear it up once and for all.
I’m also happy to report Michael’s fluid retention has decreased substantially, which was another thing that’s had the doctors concerned. So that’s another check mark in the good news column. Other than that, there not much else going on. Michael has been resting and walking when he feels up to it.
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Yea, sounds positive for sure. So glad the staff is on it 100%. Once they get all those pockets of fluid it should really make a difference. Keep getting better Mike and thank the doctors for me. Wish I could kiss everyone of them.
Have a Great night and just keep moving as much as possible. Home is waiting.
Hoping they get that infection under control and gone. Surgeries involving the bowel are pretty high risk for infection, I think. Looking forward to you two being home!!