Dan went back to Mayo today for more labs and a visit with the doctor. His MELD score is close to what it was last week. His bilirubin count is higher and the doctor said Dan looked pretty yellow and even a little ash grey today. The good news is his red cell count is higher so he won't need a transfusion. His ammonia level is lower and the swelling looks a little better around his ankles. So hopefully the new meds are helping with all of these. However, there are a few new pukas (holes) in his leg that are leaking fluid, and at least one is infected. The doctor is referring Dan to 3 different doctors for this and a few other side conditions; he has appointments this week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Here are a few prayer requests for this week:
* For healing of the leg infection.
* For the nausea to go away (this may or may not be caused by the meds)
* Dan had one basil cell carcinoma removed from his nose a few years ago, now there is a suspicious looking sore on his face, that's one of the appointments he has this week to check this out; we pray this will not be a serious thing and can be removed easily like the carcinoma.
* Dan will also be seeing a Mayo dietician this week. Dan's mom is a fantastic caregiver and cooks very healthy and I am so very grateful for her love and care of Dan. His doctor thinks the dietician can help even more with keeping Dan's protein low and getting him even healthier. I think Dan's mom will be going to this appointment with Dan.
So, it's looking to be a very busy week. Thanks for your prayers.
Debbie
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