Hello to all. We got word from Pittsburgh today. They had time to review the films and reports and called us about them. There appears to be a collection of fluid in Mark's abdomen. They are not sure where it has come from, but were happy to know that Mark is doing well and gaining weight and improving instead of feeling sick and running fever, etc. They ordered a CT to be done and Dr. Farmer's office was kind enough to get that ordered for next week so that we can get a better look at the fluid collection and see whether they will need to go in there and drain it or whether they think it will resolve on it's own.
It does not look like the ileostomy reversal will be anytime in the immediate future. I think they will give Mark some time to heal up before they go back in for the reversal and will need to make sure the leak (the one seen last week in the rectum at the surgery site) has healed. We will try and be patient.
We are still going to Gulfport and plan to leave in the morning. Continue to pray for Mark's healing. Maybe by next Wednesday all the fluid will be gone from his abdomen. Also keep Randy Smith in your prayers. God bless!!!
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