Moving forward

This afternoon the doctor had ordered a X-ray with contrast, but a different type of X-ray, as the technician explained it was a video X-ray.  They had put a contrast solution into the J tube and had Paul move around.  When he laid on his right side, the solution made its way through the J tube.  It seems the problem was the way the tube was laying inside the jejunal intestine.  Arriving back at the room we were hopeful that the problem was solved and all Paul would have to do is position himself on his right side.  The radiologist came to the room to test the theory.  Not to be, nothing...
The doctor was called.

When the doctor assessed the situation, he decided to cut the anchor stitches and pull the tube out a few inches.  Low and behold, it worked.  Thank you God!  Paul sighed in relief of not needing another surgery.  The doctor taped it in place until they could gather the necessary stuff to do a bedside restitch.  I was fortunate enough to help the surgeon do the bedside procedure, well not really, I just moved the tube when he requested and flushed it three times during the stitching to make sure that it remained open.  I am a bit guarded in being completely relieved.  I will Happy Dance when we are discharged and on our way home.

Next step is the food solution.  Paul will be monitored for any adverse effects..... Nausea, cramping, vomiting and anything else that would cause concerns.  Paul's weight is down to 147, but we are hoping that once home and the feeding are given on a regular basis, his weight will return back to 160  -  165.

Doctor feels if all goes well we may be able to be home for Easter.  That is something I am looking
forward to.  I told the doctors that we had prayers and good energy being sent from over the pond in England, from Washington D.C to California,  across the upper and lower the Mid-west, from Canada to Mexico.    He smiled and nodded his head in affirmation.

Thank you all for your prayers, encouraging comments, cards, emails, and healing energy.

Hugs,
Jo and Paul