NOTE: It is 9 pm. We've been up since 5 am. We're a bit punchy.
The first and second snags of the day came with the NG tube. It went in OK the first time but the x-ray revealed it was not correctly positioned. So try number 2 went in OK as well and the x-ray revealed it was in the right place but the pre-test did not provide what the nurses were looking for so they are going for a third try tomorrow using a guided device. This will mean a "field trip" for Tom to Radiology! I'm happy they are being so careful and we'll just have to be a little more patient. It's been a rough evening with the tube and the x-rays so he's pretty tired but was still responding to questions. I'm sure a restful night will help prepare him for the procedure tomorrow.
He had several new visitors today, it's been good to see some faces from the past and reminisce. Tom recognized everyone. I felt better when his friends Dennis and Dave didn't get more of a response than I did today.
As you pray for a smooth procedure tomorrow followed by Tom tolerating the nutrition and medicine, please also lift up our CCU waiting room-mates who are saying goodbye to their mother. Life is so precious.
I suppose you could tell him in the morning that he's going to be the first to try out this new TSA airport procedure in their new "screening room" right before they try the guided NG tube.... Then again, maybe that's not such a good idea. I just add more prayer time...
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