They operated on Jimm Thursday morning. The procedure relieved the pressure that fluid had put on the lungs and diaphragm, preventing full breaths from being taken. It is hoped that this will also help the kidneys and other organs to function more normally. Drains have been inserted to prevent further build up of fluids. Today he has been stable.
Another follow up operation will be done tomorrow morning to clean up some more of the damage that the infections and malfunctioning pancreas have done. These two will most likely be the first of many such procedures. Jimm's surgeon is among the best.. Dr. Steven Johnson, Professor of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Critical Care.
http://www.umm.edu/doctors/steven_b_johnson.html
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Thanks for all the greetings and get well wishes you all have entered in the 'Greetings' post. Please keep them coming.. Jimm and the family need us more than ever.
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