So the results of the CT scan that took place at 2 a.m. this morning is that the stent is open. However, two of his bile ducts are blocked and have caused jaundice. He is so weak and exhausted that they have decided to give him parenteral feeding, which means that he will get all his nutrients and sustenance though an IV. His condition seems to be critical at this point.
They are hoping to build up his strength and then do a procedure to open his bile ducts with stents. This would be done with a needle into his abdomen rather than surgery.
I'm headed to the hospital now. Will keep the information coming...
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Sending you good thoughts and energy from New Jersey, where we are all hoping for the situation to turn around soon. I know how hard this is for all of you, wish we could do more to help!
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