The doctors are giving Karen several units of blood this morning to build her up for surgery early in the afternoon. They have also done an ultrasound of the new kidney and there is good blood flow to the kidney so that is good. Prior to this morning they have been trying to make Karen's blood thinner to prevent clotting but this wasn't happening as fast as they would have wanted. Now that she has to have surgery this is another of God's blessings as there should be less bleeding issues from the surgery.
They have also inserted a naso-gastric tube and drained her stomach. This has helped to reduce the pressure in her abdomen and the nausea has eased up. The pain meds have also reduced the pain so she is resting comfortably right now and very calm.
With Karen's history of bleeding and clotting, surgery is always risky so please pray for a good outcome this afternoon. We know that God is still on his throne and watching over us!
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Karen, Rusty and family. You don't know us, but Dave and Pam Brown have been keeping us posted about your continuing battle and our Bible Study class has been keeping your name(s) before the throne. So sorry to hear about this setback and the surgery, but SO glad to hear the kidney has not been compromised. Praying for God's grace and sufficiency as surgery takes place and for a rapid and contuing healing. Dave and Susan Harris
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