Yet another complication...

Well the fever has returned, but so has his good mood. He is back to his normal state of mind once again. Visitors are certainly welcome now that he isn't sleeping the day away.

His drain tube was starting to produce an odor today and I felt like it needed to be checked out. Sure enough something else showed up. A fistula has formed from the abscess to the bottom part of the colon. Fistulas are pretty common when it comes to an abscess. It is a small tube of tissue that wants to attach to something else in the body...the bladder, uterus, appendix...whatever. The radiologist and surgeon believes it will dry up and close off itself with him on a liquid diet. So he will now be given nourishment through his IV and only allowed a clear liquid diet. He is also being put back on one mild antibiotic. Not four super strong ones like before. I'm also calling in a gastro surgeon to consult on the case. We are trying to avoid surgery, but I think a fresh pair of eyes will help in his case. Especially one that specializes in colon issues.

Again, please feel free to visit. He needs all the motivation and friendly faces he can get right now.

Also, if anyone in the Spring or Woodlands area knows of a good, honest housekeeper please forward the contact information. I'm trying to keep up with things, but my home is becoming quite dirty.

He received a prayer quilt from Lord of Life today and it is absolutely beautiful. It brings us such a peaceful feeling to look at all of the knots and think about how many people care about our family. Thank you all so very much.