Brent is still in critical condition. We all want Brent to heal fast. Sometimes with the injuries so severe that there are going to be ups and downs. Brent, at the moment is going through some huge challenges with his body. The surgery today is not a scheduled surgery - but it is needed and the Peterson's are waiting (as of 5 p.m.) for Brent to be taken to the operating room.
The infection is still affecting his abdomen and aorta area. The operation today involves the incision in the back side. This incision has developed some dead skin and there is concern that more infection may develop. The surgery today also includes cleaning up areas of his abdomen and stomach. This will give the doctors an opportunity to see if the present infection is clearing up.
Brent is heavily sedated at the moment and his blood pressure has stabilized. This will allow his body to heal faster.
Pray for:
- the surgery today to be successful
- for the infection to go away and that there would be no other infections
- the blood pressure to remain stable
- healing of his abdomen, aorta, and back
- they want to take the TPN line off and put a trickle feed line on - this would be a huge step in the right direction - pray that this can be done
- Brent is still on the ventilator - pray that he can breathe on his own
This is a tough time for Scot and Carolyn - they are tired but have great attitudes. The support they are receiving from you is tremendous and they are very grateful.
Our thoughts and prayes are with the family as they overcome one obstacle at a time. We pray that God will lay his healing hands on Brent and also to Scot & Cary as they face this unbelievable chain of events. the Thompsons
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