Just a note to update you on Jon’s present condition. It started harmlessly enough with a cold and urinary tract infection combined. It has spiraled into a colon blockage and edema in his hands, feet and ankles. His poor tummy looks like he was expecting quadruplets anytime!
His blood tests results are all over the place. Many results are in the too high or too low zones. Test are being scheduled as we speak for a CT scan of the abdomen (abdominal series) and a doplar of the left arm which is cold as ice in addition to being swollen.
There is talk of his having developed a mega-colon which would require one of several things: either the removal of the enlarged section or having a colostomy. One of the nurses pulled out quite a bit of bile and some air. Presently he is connected to some apparatus which operates on zero gravity to pull air and liquid out of his belly.
Due to the increased size of his belly he is not breathing properly and has been put back on oxygen at a level 4 (4 liters an hour???)
Needless to say his spirits are dampened considerably. One look at him and you know its just not Jon! His appetite has disappeared which may be fortunate since he’s not allowed to eat...and hasn’t been for almost a week.
We will be meeting with the respiratory specialist on Monday. He has all the staff quite concerned and puzzled. Anyone with a connection with the good Lord should feel free to dial him up now!
Will keep you informed as things unfold.
