update on husbands surgery
mef123
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My husband originally didn't get a ileostomy but ended up getting one Sunday because around 2 oclock that morning it popped, luckily he was still in the hospital. He started running a fever and sweating. They sent him down for a ct scan at 12:30pm and by 2:30 he was headed for surgery. His colon tore where they put it back together. He had bacteria all around the area, alot I was told. The surgery took double the amount of time I was told. It took 3 hrs and I was told 1.5 hrs. I was getting very nervous. But all went well and he'll be okay. He has drains in him right now and obviously the ileostomy bag. He also got hooked up to a pique line (sp?) to give him his antibiotics and nutrients. He'll be in the hospital for another week but that's where he has to be right now. My son who is 13 is not very happy, he just wants him home. He's mad that this happened.
Thanks for listening.
Michele
Thanks for listening.
Michele
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Dear Michele
So sorry to hear of this latest news but he was lucky to be still at the hospital.
The line for the antibiotics is really a blessing if there is much iv meds to be taken.
Glad he is improving and wish hubby speedy recovery.
Marie who loves kitties0
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