Following up on yesterday's post. We made the trek to Cleveland today. A nurse checked the icky ooziness (no more detail will be provided) and decided to replace the feeding tube. Replacement is a simple office procedure with minor discomfort. Following replacement an x-ray is required to ensure correct placement. So the nurse inserted the new tube then called in the surgeon to review the lab results we brought from home and to check the tube before sending us to x-ray. Surgeon decided that Larry no longer needed a feeding tube. He thinks the tube is contributing to Larry's lack of appetite and overall yucky feeling. So the new tube was removed. Lab work looked okay and no antibiotics were prescibed.
LARRY IS TOTALLY DISCONNECTED NOW!!!!! One week earlier than expected. No food or drink for 4 hours after tube removal, the eating / drinking can resume.
He had built up to only 500 calories per day. The surgeon is not too concerned. Larry may lose a few more pounds before he builds up his calorie intake. I'm hoping that the surgeon is right and better eating will start in the next day or two. They want to see him back in 10 days.
The only procedure that remains is removal of the central port that was inserted in Larry's chest back in December. That will be done at Flower Hospital and is a procedure that does not require anestesia. Scheduling for after June 15.
Pat
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