After a busy meeting packed morning, we have a slightly clearer picture of Pete's future. His abdomen could not be surgically closed yesterday and will not be able to be closed for some time yet, once the adhesions and scarring from the infection calms down. In the interim, he will keep his current wound vac and with the addition of an abdominal binder. Once the damage from the abdominal infection has sufficiently healed, Pete will go back for a surgery to cover the wound with a skin graft. Given everything goes smoothly from here on out, Pete's surgeon hopes to complete the final surgeries this coming fall to repair and reverse the remaining damage.
On the bright-side, Pete has remained stable enough that he will be able to move a step down in care and will be moving to IMCU by tomorrow. This means he can have visitors and is looking forward to seeing some more friendly faces! Since we are pushing for Pete to get out of the hospital as soon as possible, he is on a fairly rigorous schedule between all his PT, OT and dialysis appointments, so please utilize the visitor sign-up that Jen so kindly setup.
I wish I could be there in person but as always, I am standing by and sending good thoughts your way. Glad to hear progress is still being made, even if it is slow.
ReplyDeletePete and Rachelle you are both in the thoughts and prayers of all of us at Northwest. We wish you a speedy recovery. Please don't hesitate to call on us if we can help!
ReplyDeleteHang in there Peter and Rachelle. Sorry we are not closer. Hope all goes well with a speedy recovery for Peter!! Love, Carol, Fred and Chrissy
ReplyDeletethinking and praying for you both. Hoping to come visit when everyone is well. Glad things are moving in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about you guys. Good luck! I'll be looking forward to tipping back a brew with you when you're better.
ReplyDelete-Richard Meeks