Friday morning update

 The last 14 hours has been a change. I am extremely exhausted. Can’t seem to stay awake for more than a half hour at a time. Last night/this morning I was running a fever. So they changed my IV and did some new bloodwork. They are checking to make sure I don’t have an infection. They did a CT scan, they saw fluid around the liver, which is to be expected. But they were going to wait for radiology to read it and confirm the findings. I just ate breakfast, scrambled eggs and sausage and 2 skim milk. Hopefully I still should be able to come home today. This is kind of what I was expecting from surgery. I just feel like I got hit by a truck.


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  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 9:52 AM

    Jim, praying for complete healing. I had some major setbacks following my surgery but thankfully I had great doctors. I’m sure you do as well. See you soon at home.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 10:26 AM

      Praying for your recovery. You are in Gods hands. Accept everything that happens and it will be easier. You have the Village behind you. Kathy H

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  2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM

    Sleep is good, even though you don’t like much sleep! Resting and rejuvenating is good - letting your body mend! So happy with your great progress, Jim! YOUTH! 🤣 Keep going! We continue to pray for you guys daily!! You are amazing!! With love…

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  3. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 10:01 AM

    Hang in there. Allow yourself time to heal. Hugs and prayers. ❤️

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  4. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 10:17 AM

    It's not a setback but a process. You are in good hands and a village of prayerful woman praying for you.

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  5. Marie EllisMarch 24, 2023 at 10:35 AM

    Good days and bad days are all part of the healing process. Hang in there!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 10:43 AM

    Major surgery is going to take a toll…you are probably exhausted as your body has a lot of healing to do 🙏🙏🙏
    Jean and Bill

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  7. Joe NetzelMarch 24, 2023 at 11:37 AM

    Remember, the liver is trying to regenerate as much as possible, the exhaustion is normal (been there, done that), you can get through this, keep your spirits up as well as your sense of humor

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  8. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 12:10 PM

    Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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  9. KathleenMarch 24, 2023 at 12:16 PM

    Thank God you are still in for their super treatment. I know it sucks but take it slow you Superstar.

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  10. David ShulerMarch 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM

    From a non-professional perspective,
    I think you are doing fantastic. Recovery from a major surgery is tough. No way around that. Just gotta keep on keeping on.

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