Two gallons!! That's how much was drained off from Misty's belly. No wonder she was in pain!
So... the paracentesis went well. Last time (in January) it was very painful when the needle went in, and the doctor had to keep adjusting the needle to keep the fluid flowing, thus continuing the agony. This time it was painless. Misty was preparing herself for the torture and was surprised when the doctor told her that the stabbing was already done. The entire procedure went smoothly with no difficulties.
With all that fluid gone, and the pressure and pain with it, Misty is resting comfortably now. The next step is to get her bowels running again. The doctor has ordered an aggressive regimen of enemas and about a gallon of bowel cleanser (the stuff they prescribe for people who are preparing for a colonoscopy). Ultimately, if they can't get Misty's insides running again by tomorrow, they'll have to do a manual disimpaction--and we're hoping it doesn't come to that. Either way, we're expecting that Misty should be out of here by tomorrow night, or maybe as late as Tuesday.
Thanks again for the prayers and the visits, and everything else.
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That's an awful lot of fluid- I'm so glad the procedure went well and now she can rest better-- Praying that all the efforts to get Misty's bowels moving WORK!!
Love your family! praying-- praying -- praying for Misty and all of you!
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