Ostomy revision completed

Just spoke with Dr Ogilvie, Carl is in Recovery Room. It took so long due to scar tissue and small bowel so delicate, touching it caused small tears. (Needed to put in small sutures to repair these)
They used midline incision, about 8 “ long ( same incision from 1st surgery )- just not as long this time) they removed that amount of bowel also.   He predicts Carl’s bowel will not wake up for 4-5 days. He will have to be careful what he eats when he does start to do solid foods. He predicts pain will be bad again. We discussed that Dad had cut back on the long acting morphine, he will have pain pump again (12 mg dilaudid in 4 hrs) and they may need to up the long acting Morphine.
Praise that the surgery is done and successful!
We will keep our same room on 4G16- Blodgett spectrum.
Pray for good pain and nausea control, for bowels to heal and wake up, no problem with infection, keep God close to us all.
It doesn’t make sense , other than God is protecting me and giving me peace. The song “ Blessed assurance Jesus  is mine” keeps running through my mind.
Love jody

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  1. DebSeptember 29, 2017 at 3:52 PM

    Prayers for good pain control and healng.

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  2. meme jacobySeptember 29, 2017 at 4:07 PM

    We are praying for you- especially pain control and nutrition and healing and to have endurance to keep going even when so many hurdles are in your way. Love to you both!

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  3. Dave TanisSeptember 29, 2017 at 6:21 PM

    Thankful for surgeons and for God's guiding hand. Praying for good outcome this time.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 29, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Thankful the revision is done. Prayers for pain control and complete healing. Thanks for the updates! Praying for you too Jody and your family!
    Love, Sharon S

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  5. ChristineSeptember 30, 2017 at 5:07 AM

    Jodi, we want you to know that John and I are praying for Carl and you and your family. Our hearts break as we read about all he's gone through! We pray for relief of pain and healing for Carl and strength for you and your family through this difficult time. Sending our love.....Chris and John Kuiphof

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