Butch is slow going on the recovery but considering what he has been through he is doing very well. When I arrived today he was returning from a walk with two physical therapists. He has always excelled at physical therapy and he had the chance last year to get really good at it.
He still has all his tubes and attachments. No food or even water yet. They want to make sure his stomach and bowels are awake and up to the job. So far there isn't a sign of it. They listen with a stethoscope and their goal is to hear the gurgle of a fart ready to find its way out. So that is his next goal and he is ready for the challenge. Say a prayer for him and give God a chuckle and get his attention.
Butch is still sleeping quite a bit. But he needs to, obviously. Just from an observation point, I would say this is a condition no one wants and it has the ability to kill you in a short period of time. I think we caught it just in time. This guy has always kept me on my toes!
I think we will see a big improvement when he can be completely detached and de-tubed.
We also found out his obstruction was caused by scar tissue from prior surgery. The only abdominal surgeries he has had were an appendectomy in his late teens and a prostate surgery in 2005. That was a surprise that you might have to deal with scar tissue even that many years later. At least we now know what the cause was. I will be sure to update again tomorrow.
Remember to say your prayers!
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