Upcoming Surgery and Transition to Home

I'm so sorry not to have posted an update recently!  There's lots to catch up on, so I'll get right to it.

The surgeons are planning to drain two more pseudocysts next Tuesday or Wednesday.  Hopefully, a few days after the procedure, David will be able to go home.

Per Michele.....

"He will come home with IV nutrition, his drain and some other IV things.  Home Health will come in periodically, but for the most part we will be responsible for his medical routines which does make me quite nervous.  It will be good to have him home though.  He said the doctors said he is improving faster than what they anticipated, but that since his case is an unusual one in severity, they are not quite sure of some of the things such as whether he will continue to require insulin...how much pancreatic function he has, etc.  An Endocronologist came by today. He will be monitoring David's insulin needs and said he was ordering a blood test that will tell us how much pancreatic function he currently has.  As I understand it, he will continue on the IV nutrition for approximately 6 more weeks.  As long as he is on that, he cannot eat real food. His current diet consists of a half cup of juice twice a day, and some ice chips. " 

Michele has improved but is VERY tired, so prayers for continued strength and energy and healing for her are greatly appreciated.  Both David and Michele are deeply grateful for the love that has been shown them and the many prayers poured out on their behalf.

Thank you for not growing weary in praying!