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 lungs just take a little more time to heal the body.
We appreciate all the thoughts and prayers everyone has 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 847-494-9088.
Smith Family
Janet - Thanks for figuring out how to do this! Doug, the boys, and I will come visit later today.
ReplyDeleteJoan - I hope this tool will help you to keep everyone up to date without so many hours on the phone each day. It will be a nice way for all of us to send you and Ray encouraging words too!
Looking forward to seeing you later today!
Ray, don't forget we need to set the date for our luncheon at Lou Cas, so get well soon! Jim & Mary
ReplyDeleteHi Dad-We love you. So glad you are having a better day. I will come and visit you again on Monday. Mom is doing amazing. God has given her an incredible strength. Can't wait for you to get better and come home. Looking forward to making some of your favorite recipes.
ReplyDeleteJanet-Thanks for putting this together. You are more computer literate than I and this will be so good for all of our loved ones to check out when they want to see how Dad is doing.
Thank you Janet for this wonderful tool to keep us informed about your Dad's progress. We will check in often.
ReplyDeleteJoan and Ray, we look forward to our visits at the shore. We love you.
Mark and Anne
Hi, this is a message from Sandy's baseball friend to her family. My family and I are thinking of you each day. My own dad went through a difficult medical time, but the human spirit is amazing! So, continue to believe in Ray's strength, hold his hand, and stay strong. God bless, ~Diane Crudele~
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