Lacey has had a pretty good day today and continues to use less pain meds as the days pass. She was able to go out for a walk as you saw the pics earlier. The stomach is slowly beginning to wake up some and we are praying for a good night. Sugars continue to do well with the shots and Lacey is eating a full liquid diet but is not really hungry due to her intestines being slow right now. I've pasted some pics that you may want to see. Beware those of you with a weak stomach!! You will see by the pics why she is hurting so bad, they had her stomach stretched open for 12hours. Hope you enjoy!
The extreme pain she's been in is partially from those stainless binders holding open her stomach for 12 hours.
That is the stomach in the right hand.
Dr. Sutherland, the chief surgeon on the left and Dr. Black on the right.
The angry pancreas, finally where it belongs...in a bucket.
Now, that's what i'm talking about.
Now who's in pain?
Lots of sutures connecting the intestine back to the stomach..very painful.
That is the stomach in the right hand.
Dr. Sutherland, the chief surgeon on the left and Dr. Black on the right.
The angry pancreas, finally where it belongs...in a bucket.
Now, that's what i'm talking about.
Now who's in pain?
I needed that warning before I opened this up. This is definitely not for the weak (like me). What a joy it is to see it out though! Amazing that little thing could cause so much pain.
ReplyDeleteWOW...that is pretty graphic, brother, but I'm so glad to see that pancreas CHOPPED IN HALF! Take THAT, angry pancreas!!!!!!! Praise the Lord for miracles...for that is what this has truly been. So glad that Lacey is doing so well. Thanks for all the pictures you continue to send...It makes it a little easier to be so far away from ya'll. Praying that Lacey gets to be discharged soon...We continue to pray. Caleb and Conner send their love to ace ace and Uncle Jeremy. Love you to the moon (as Caleb says...)
ReplyDeleteNICE!! That's what I'm talking about! Tell Lacey to keep it up!! Can't wait to see you guys soon!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Not too graphic at all! (Of course, I'm in med school...)
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