Well I had thought after my last blog that I would be posting some pictures from my trip to Utah, however the trip turned out to be a little short! Instead, I figured many of you may be interested in our recent goings on, so I will fill you in. I arrived in Utah a week ago Wednesday. I got to visit for a little more than 24 hours before I had to turn around Thursday and rush home. Ian's health had unfortunately deteriorated once more, and he was admitted to the hospital that Thursday. Boy did that put new meaning to the phrase, "I'm packing my bags, 'cause I'm goin' on a guilt trip!" He was admitted for an infection related to his Crohn's and also ended up having some major bleeding from his colon. May I just say here how deflating it is as a dietitian to have his admitting diagnoses also include malnutrition? Oh the irony! But anyhoo, to make a long story short, Ian had a long week in the hospital, but after a number of blood transfusions and a quick drainage of his infection in the OR, he got to come home on Wednesday of this past week. I've been home with him making sure he gets all his meds around the clock and hooking up his nutrition that runs through his IV line every night. The up side? I have a week's worth of meals for Ian in my fridge:
(Doesn't that look good? I just slaved and slaved. )
He can't eat solid food anymore because his colon looks like this:
So we head back to the hospital this coming Tuesday and Ian will be having the left side of his colon removed. If all goes well he should be in the hospital just about another week. He then will eventually be going back for more surgery in about 3 months or so depending on how things heal. We are praying and are optimistic that all of this will make his life much better and that it may offer a somewhat more permanent solution to his health problems. So to share what has become our favorite quote over the last week or so, "We will just wait and see!" Thanks to you all for your love and concern. It is deeply felt. Oh, and just so there's a more uplifting picture than the last one, here's one of our kitties who are taking great advantage of the comfy set up we've got going for Ian in the living room. Love to you all!
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We are fasting for you. The kids are fasting for Uncle Ian too. You are in our prayers.
We love you both. You are in our prayers.
We sure love you guys and are praying and fasting for you, too. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
(Cute cats!!)
I am so sad that your trip was cut short but also so glad to hear that all is on the mend...Good luck with the surgeries. (I would want you taking care of me if I was sick!!...and don't those "meals" look delicious!)
We fasted for you too. I hope Ian is able to feel better! And, yum, by the way, love the freezer meals. Miss you. talk to you soon.
I am so sorry Ian!! Good luck with the surgery-we love you guys!!
We will just keep those prayers coming! And I'll stop complaining about--everything. No one should lose any part of their colon. It's not right! (There's a phrase I've never used before.)
I'm late joining in but you have both been in our thoughts & prayers lately. Hope all is going well and this gives Ian some relief. Love you guys!
I'm late joining in but you have both been in our thoughts & prayers lately. Hope all is going well and this gives Ian some relief. Love you guys!
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