Results

The results showed it to be a bacterial abscess. Most importantly, there is no malignancy. We also know it's not viral, for whatever that's worth. Cultures are still being done to determine which antibiotic will be most effective in fighting it. It takes 48 hours for those sensitivities to be determined. Early in the morning, Primaxin (antibiotic) was started through the IV. Not sure yet how many days he'll need to be on that, or if another will be added.

The chest tube was removed late this afternoon. (OUCH!) The pain is not instsantly gone as we were told it would be. In fact, he would NOT let them disconnect the epidural when the crew came in to remove it. Surely, that will get better rather quickly. He's also on an oral pain med.(Yes, he still has a fear of living like MJ) For the first time today, we saw the incision on his back and side. It's about 8 inches long with 25 staples. (Another OUCH!) Not sure when the staples will come out--however the surgeon said today he plans to leave them in a little longer than usual.

We make no plans that can't be changed in a moment's notice. The oncologist, of course has also been in to visit each day, and says he's got to get started on chemo again ASAP! BLAAAHHH!!!

Thank you for your continued prayers for Ray's recovery. May God bless each of you and your family.

Love you all,
Kim