Today was a big day for Ray. When I arrived this AM he had the ventolator
out and was smiling and able to talk. His voice is weak but none the less I was
able to hear his voice and give him a kiss on the lips. He has had a good day.
His liver numbers continue to look good. Billirubin was 1.9 today, WOW! They
were able to talk him off the blood pressure, pressors and he is holding his own
pressure. He has very few things going in by IV now. Medications, fluid and from
time to time blood products or plasma. His face and eyes are even less swollen
today tha yesterday. He says he feels good and has little to no pain today,a 1-2
he says. His mouth is DRY which is about to drive him crazy,he want some water
soooooooooooo bad! but not yet! His abdomen continues to look good and the scar.
The surgeons came by to see him today and are still pleased. I am so happy! He
talked to Jackson this AM and was able to talk with Riley tonight....Aunt Patti
said she wished we could have seen both of their faces when they heard their
daddies voice on the other end of the phone. It was great to hear him say I love
you to them and here them be able to say it back, THANK YOU LORD...that was
probem the sweetest thing I heard today besides him telling me!
He is still in ICU which means NO visitors but immediate family. Limited
now to myself, Rays mom and my mom. His white blood count is down so they are
widening his spetrum of antibiotics to cover from more "bugs" to prevent
infection. When he is moved to step down unit, maybe at the first of next week
he may be able to have a few more visitors but I will be very CAUTIOUS about who
sees him right away. These next several weeks will be vital to keep him germ
free and well.....he's like a newborn infant right now!! and I am a MAMA BEAR!!
Kidney function is still elevated today, up from yesterdays 2 to a 3 today.
He will stay in ICU right now so that they can carefully keep an eye on his
kidneys and function. If they do not "perk" bck up in another day or so then
they may consider dialysis for a few days. Ray is very concerned about his
kidneys and function but the surgeon told him today they were put through A LOT.
She said just give them some time. Earlier they had thought they may take him
back to the OR to check for bleeding and do a "wash out" but this afternoon she
said the CT scan showed NO bleeding so at this point she didn't see the need.
She continues to be pleased with him. Today Dr. Sudan and Dr. Ravindra both came
by to see him. They told him it actually took them 3 hours into the surgery
before they could even SEE his old liver, 3 hours.....that is how intense the
scar tissue was. Dr. Sudan-his lead surgeon told him she didn't think she would
EVER forget the name Ray Brooks! I bet she won't!
I will upate again tomorrow. Continue to pray for Rays peace, healing and
comfort. ESPECIALLY continue to pray for the kidneys that God will allow them to
realize they now have a brand new liver to help them and they can calm down and
begin getting back to doing their own work. Continue to pray for the children as
we miss them and "I think" they miss us! Have a great Friday eveing
everyone!
OH moved in the apartment today! :) Can't wait to take Ray home to it!
Janet
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