Dr. Fleming and Marisa Gonzalez just came to see Mom. They looked at her incision and listened to her belly sounds. Dr. Fleming said that she did not think the NG tube should come out now. She said that because she did not hear many bowel sounds (i.e. gurgling) she thought it was premature to remove the tube. She said that if they took it out tonight there was an increased chance that they would have to replace it. What they will do instead in the morning is take it off of suction and clamp it so the secretions can build up and hopefully move normally through the bowels. If it doesn't back up that will indicate good movement. They will also re-hook it up to suction and see what comes out. If not much they will then take it out tomorrow. The idea is to stop the suction and see what the body does but leaving the tube so they wouldn’t have to replace it later. They just don’t want to take it out prematurely.
Dr. Fleming listened to her stomach and then she let Mom listen to her stomach while Dr. Fleming pushed air down the NG tube so Mom could hear what the gurgling should sound like.
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Sounds like a typical day at the Jurashecks....We missed you at our mini-sibling reunion at Mom's in NHP...Vinnie ate an extra Turkey leg for you....I have no profound spiritual words...nor do you want to hear my health advice....but we did have a taste of spring here in Kentucky on Tuesday....It was in the 70's .... crystal clear blue skies .... and the sun was so bright as it reflected off of our pond ... the birds were joyfully singing ... the frogs ...well the frogs were making whatever noise they make ... the deer were prancing beautifully over the rolling hills ... as the gentle wind blew it made soothing ripples on the surface of the pond just begging for someone to skip a rock or cast the first fishing line of the season .... what a magnificent scene and what a tranquil day ... I was disappointed to not see you in NHP on the 7th and I cried when I heard about your diagnosis ... but I know that our Lord can do above what we ask or think ... and we are praying for you ... even some of my patients who are christians have added you to their prayer list.... I love you Jo.... and look forward to our next sibling reunion ....
your littlest brother,
Michael
Dear Jurascheks,
I sang the following song during my devotions this morning and thought of you all:
I look to the Shepherd, He meets all my needs; Beside the still waters He faithfully leads, Bringing peace to my soul, As his love makes me whole.
Chorus: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, Follow me all the days of my life. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, All my life.
And when in the valley of deepest despair, I look to the Shepherd, His presence is there Bringing peace to my soul, As His love makes me whole.
I Look to The Shepperd by Wait Harrah
I am off to Amy's to celebrate her birthday on Sunday and will be back next Thursday.
Much love and prayers,
George Rideout
Good to hear that Brother Paul's diagnosis and stress treatment went well. The grace of our Lord is sufficient in every situation-even in our weakness, His grace abounds. He is indeed our goal and nothing else but Himself our God (My goal is God Himself not joy nor peace. Not even blessing but Himself, my God...) He is all these things! Praise the Lord for his faithfulness and lovingkindness toward those who love Him-The Jurashecks are part of the "those". I am still in the office but remembering you all in prayers.
Lawrence
Jesus is Lord! Thank you for all your updates.
Joann, Paul, Stephen, Anna, Elizabeth, & Andrew--may you all receive Grace upon Grace upon Grace upon Grace---
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Eph. 6:10
Ron & I as well as many others, are constantly in prayer & petition for you all.
And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; 1 Cor 12:26a
J.M.
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