8:00 Follow up on Papa's Surgery

Papa has come out of his surgery.  We have faith that this surgeon is very knowledgeable and has reassured us that this surgery was a success.  He drained and washed out the abdomen and closed the muscular layer , but left the outer tissue open to allow it to heal from inside out and to prevent further infection.  Dr. Townsend said that the infectious fluid was everywhere from chest to pelvic area...said he "had a mess on his hands" when he opened him up.  They did do the bypass of the duodenum.  This will keep the gastric juices isolated from this area...and he will be able to tolerate some liquids soon.  He was anxious to remove the NG tube because he said that Papa seems to "hate that thing"..(he is so right!)  May do this as early as tomorrow.  They left a drain in right lung and removed a lot of fluid from that area.  Also placed tube for tube feeding .   Inserted more drainage tubes.  He is heavily sedated and will remain on the vent for the time being.  He informed us of the possible compliations, such as damage done to other organs prior to this surgery.  Please lift our  wonderful Papa (Saint George as we call him!)  up in prayer!  Thank you