Just talked to Illa. The doctor felt it necessary that Ben have surgery tonight, probably after 7:00. The plan is to perform a ‘simple’ colonoscopy, on the outside with a permanent one at a later date. The bag will be attached to the small intestine. The colon and abdomen are under pressure so the purpose of this is to let the swelling go down. At this time they will remove the tumor that is part of the problem.
He is pretty doped up and in quite a bit of pain, although Illa indicated that he was up walking this morning long enough to go to the bathroom.
He received 8 bags of potassium yesterday and probably will receive the same amount today. The purpose is to get his heart rate up. His blood pressure was measured at 188/110 this morning.
Do keep Ben, Illa, Teresa, and BJ in your prayers, especially just after 7:00.
Jim
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i called the hospital while they were preping Ben and talked to illa for a minute or so. I wanted them to know that i love both of them and was praying for them and the drs.
Especially the DRS.
Dick
wow, i'm worried about him. wish i could be there. love lueria
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