Gary called this morning with an update. Dylan is doing better than yesterday, and doctors plan to take him off of the ventilator this afternoon so that he can breathe on his own. They are also gradually taking him off of the sedation medication today as well. Dylan's blood pressure continues to maintain at healthy levels without the use of medication, which is also encouraging.
This afternoon doctors plan to conduct a procedure in which they insert a needle into Dylan's abdomen to extract excess fluid. Hopefully, this will relieve some of the pressure Dylan is experiencing. Dylan's colon is still enlarged from the buildup of pressure yesterday, and Gary encouraged us to pray that no surgery will be needed to correct this, since Dylan is in a weakened condition. Please also pray that Dylan's bowels will resume functioning like normal.
Gary and Debbie spent the night at the hospital last night, but feel pretty good today, all things considered. Their families arrived safely about 6pm last night.
Also, Dylan's liver numbers are stable, which perhaps indicate that the liver will mend on its own and Dylan will not require a liver transplant. Let's keep praying for it to heal.
Kyle
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What a blessing and encouragement! I am continuing to pray for all of you! Penny
Praise the Lord!
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