Day 14
Mom met this morning with her 'main Docs', the Hospitalist and Surgeon... Surgeon told her he's trying to avoid surgery at all costs because once he opens her up the infection will spread and then runs the risk of her having a colostomy bag. He told her, "Be patient!" They're trying to clear this thing on it's own without reverting to drastic measures... They will do another CT Scan in a couple of days and hope for the best possible result with the possibility of removing the drain.
Mom says she no longer has the severe gas pains which were the result of the infectious matter stuck inside her. She's currently experiencing only soreness at the sight of the drain. They 'ok'd' her to eat a soft, liquid diet, they want her to continue to rest, get up and walk as much as she can and be patient while nature and medicine take it's course.
Her cell phone is working now (310-612-8197) if you want to send a text message, they do lift her spirits ... her direct hospital line is 310-517-2215. However, with the liquid diet it makes for frequent trips to the bathroom!! So please understand if she doesn't answer ... As for visiting her, she asks that you please understand that with being in the hospital this long and now with the intestinal drain she REALLY doesn't feel presentable. Technology being what it is today, your text messages and email messages are reaching her ... She is SO appreciative of all the love and support from you all!!
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