Day 12!! Long day.... Long night.... Just got back from the hospital where we all met with Mom's Medical Doctor (the Hospitalist) and this is the latest rundown... The 3rd CT Scan shows that the area of infection resulting from the original tear is a lot larger than they thought. That area of infection has formed a 'pocket' which creates air in the intestinal tract causing the pain and bloating. The IV antibiotic is doing it's job, hence the reason Mom has not been running a fever... however a large 'pus pocket' remains. The Doctors working Mom's case met, discussed and collectively feel the best scenario going forward is to try draining the pocket of infection.
She will be undergoing this procedure tomorrow. The procedure entails putting her under 'twighlight' sedation, putting her into the CT Scanner, try to pinpoint the 'pus pocket' area and insert a hollow needle to pierce it. Once they determine through the use of the CT Scan that they're in the right area, they will insert a 'pig tail' drain. Best case scenario the 'pus pocket' will drain clear within 24 hrs --- Possible scenario they will send her home with the drain in place, visiting Nurse care and check the status of the 'pus pocket' in a week or two via another CT Scan ---- If drain is still draining after a month, she will have to prepare as she did for the original colonoscopy procedure, 'clean out' and they will surgically remove the 'bad' area of the large intestine and connect the two 'healthy' ends.... Can you see our eyes rolling, heads shaking and voices screaming AAAAAAaaaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
Ahem... enough venting.... This 'drain procedure' sounds simple enough but we asked, "What are the possible issues with this procedure?" We were told basically the same as the original colonoscopy, possibility of another tear, rupture or bleeding --- Hmmmmmmmmmm...... BUT we have no other choice.
SOOOOOOO we think positive, hope for the BEST and pray, Pray, PRAY!!!
We were not given a definite time Mom will be undergoing this procedure tomorrow, the earliest would be 8am. Again, we Thank You for your good thoughts, positive energy and prayers for Mom... I hope our next email will be filled with Great News!
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