Ray Smith had surgery on Friday Nov 6, 2010 for a perforated colon repair after a colonoscopy procedure done earlier in the week. His recovery has been compromised by the emphysema. Ray has been in ICU since the surgery and is gradually improving.
Day 8: He sitting up and taking water swabs. He started the day on a high dose of oxygen with a sealed mask. He was a little confused and tired. By the end of the day, Ray was on a smaller oxygen mask and was much more alert and talking. His color is good. He is being feed by a feeding tube for now so the healing can take place in the stomach area. Ray is getting outstanding care and his prognosis is good. The lunges just take a little more time to heal the body.
We appreciate all the thoughts and prayers everyone ha
s sent out. Please continue with the prayers they have gone a long way for him so far. We will be communicating through this blog for daily updates. If you feel you need to talk to one of the family members please call Janet Leet at 847-494-90898.
Smith Family
Yesterday, Mark and I had the opportunity to visit Ray at the Rehab. Center. Not only did we have some time to chat with Ray, but we were able to see that he is on his way to recovery. A special bonus was meeting some of his family. How lucky Ray and Joan are to have such wonderful children and grandchild.
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