Today is about the same as yesterday. Dad's kidneys are functioning quite well but the liver is the same. He still has a build up of fluid around his stomach that makes him very uncomfortable and they continue to drain this a few times a day. This is still cause for concern as his body is not able to get rid of it on its own. He has trouble sleeping at night due to being uncomfortable and as a result is quite drowsy during the day.
He sees me this morning and says he couldn't wait for us to get here. I think he rests easier knowing we are here as it is a comfort to him. There is a beautiful view from Dad's room of Vancouver and we look out today on a beautiful sunny day.
The transplant results are quite good. The numbers keep rising each day and we are thankful for this. His white blood count should be between 4-11 and today it is 2.9. The hemoglobin should be at 135-170 and it is 97 and the platelets should be 150-400 and he's at 30. We are very thankful for these results.
Although the transplant numbers are coming up this has not remained the focus. The first priority right now is to get Dad's organs to function again. The liver is still the biggest concern at this point and we are praying it will start to heal. We know he is in God's hands and that is our comfort!
4 comments:
Dear Ed and Flo Family,
Praise The Lord,for His care and direction for the doctors and nurses who are but instruments in His hands!
Wonderful to hear you are doing a bit better Ed.
Keep trusting in Him each day.
Love,H&M.
I am so glad you are there, Ang. This has to be a comfort to both your dad and mom. We're encouraged by the good news, and as always, pray that the Lord will strengthen Ed in every way. I'm so amazed at how strong even a weak body can be, that the Lord has enabled so much tenacity and healing.
Love to you all, and a promise of our constant prayers.
Ellen (Mom Davis)
We can imagine how wonderful it must be for Mom and Dad to have you around, Ang! We hope the blood counts keep rising and Ed's organs will go back to functioning the way they should.
You are all in our thoughts continuously.
Love,
Geert W.
Geert&Fennie
Geerthenk
Uncle Ed + Aunty Flo and family,
The latest news sounds encouraging! Thanks for the updates Ang. You are all constantly in our prayers.
Keith + Jan B.
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