Friday Dec 4

What a day. Surgery was at 10ish this morning so we didn't need to wait all day for that. Dad is recovering well this evening. They decided not to reconnect the bowels at this time, there was too much swelling. If they had gone ahead and then it had leaked or tore open then Dad would have been in big trouble. As it is now, he has an ileoscopy (like a colanoscopy but with the small intestine) in his side. This will be reversed later down the road. He is already being tested to see if he can come off of the vent tonight and his sedation meds and blood pressure meds have been discontinued. No fever, good color and responding to voices. It is good news and a great day.