The Gastro Surgeon was just in to review Mom's PEG tube. He feels that the tube should be left alone for a couple more days. They will contain to drain her stomach, allowing the tube site to dry out and heal. His thought is that the hole will shrink to a point that they can resume it's use - hopefully by Monday. If this works, there will be no surgical intervention.
Dr. Ryan also called in to check on her. Remember - he is on vacation and out of town - still staying in touch with her on a daily basis! He agrees with the surgeon on giving the PEG tube "a rest", but would like for her to receive nutritional supplementation by IV (TPN).
Keep your fingers crossed!!
Best wishes, good luck and lots of mo-jo. Your Mom deserves a medal.
ReplyDeleteLove, Lore