Update from B

Nothing has gone as planned. Here is the update:

Wed - Surgery lasted 9 hours (should have been 5). The size and shape of his prostate made it difficult and slow going. He stayed in recovery 4 hours (should have been 1 1/2), his kidney's did not bounce back quickly because of the length of the surgery. Hd was taken to ICU. That night was very tough, they did not have the pain managed well.

Thu - They changed the pain management to a morphine drip with a button where he can give himself more every 10 minutes if needed. This was a tremendous help and the pain management has been good ever since. His urine output is getting better. We got some sleep Thursday night.

Fri - He is still in ICU. He is getting better. All of his blood work and other numbers are good. They are keeping him in ICU to carefully watch the balance of the drainage tube vs. the catheter. I just received word from Mike's brother that they have taken Mike's dad to the hospital with chest pains (I have not told Mike yet.)

Sat - Mike is still in ICU. It has been a rough morning. Mike is nauseous. This is normal. The 3rd day is suppose to be the toughest. The urine output is good, all numbers are where they are suppose to be. We will get him out of bed today and have him try to walk. This will hopefully help with the gas, pressure and nauseous. Mike's dad is in ICU in Kenansville (Mike does not know). He has gallstones and is having irregular heart beat. If Mike is feeling better this afternoon I will tell him.

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