Today Gene came home from the hospital-again, and this time to stay! It is always so good to be home. Even though the surgery to clean out the infection was unsuccessful as it was under too many folds of liver, they put him on IV antibiotics and his white blood count immediately started decreasing. For the first time since this all began, it is back in normal range. His red blood count is still very low but that should start improving now that the white blood count is under control. Your red blood cells are what carry oxgyen thoughout your body to your organs and give you energy and the ability to breath properly.
Most of his stats have improved, he has a better appetite, and pain seems to be under control. He weighed 183 before this started and lost 23 pounds.
I am really hopeful this time that we are on tract and that things will begin to improve. He looks and feels better. I guess he just needed a little body tuneup!
On our way home I drove past the hayfield and he got to watch Wray and Rich raking and baling hay for a few minutes. My goal for tomorrow is to take a ride out to see the cows.
Linda Said:
on July 3, 2024 at 10:36 pm
Thank you so very much for the update, Pat. We continue praying for Gene daily, that he will experience complete recovery. We pray, too, that you will continue to have the strength, endurance and patience needed to care for him.