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Here we go again...

Mike was feeling much better on Saturday.  I was so encouraged.  I left the hospital early to meet up with my daughter and the kids and we all had some play time.

Sunday morning, he seemed even stronger. . . Then around 1:30, he got a pain which grew worse.  His stomach started to bloat.  The nurse called in the doctor who ordered X-rays.  There is a blockage in his small intestine and the stomach pump was reinserted.

My hope that this is just a small blip that will be easily resolved.  He has been through so very much in the past three weeks.

Comments

  1. Linda MyersAugust 11, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Oh, man, you are having a time of it. Thinking positive thoughts for both of you.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 11, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Godspeed to both of you, Olga. Am thinking of you both, always. Poor Mike must want more than anything to just go home. Stay safe and strong.

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  3. BarbAugust 11, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Oh,my - I was thinking of you and Mike today, so thought I'd check in. Hope by now the news is better. Hang in there! We're thinking of you both.

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  4. TaborAugust 11, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    You have been so much as well, being on the outside and not being able to do anything. This is so difficult. I hope that you get some good news sooner.

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  5. MargaretAugust 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    That is not good! Breathe deep. Exhale. Repeat.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Awful. I hope the blockage goes away without surgerical intervention, Olga. Prayers from Hawaii!

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  7. Granny AnnieAugust 12, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    This was the breath prayer offered in my morning meditation yesterday. (breathing in) "O Perfect Love" (breathing out) "cast out my fear." It goes along with Margaret's advice:) Bless you both.

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  8. Arkansas PattiAugust 12, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    What a dreadful roller coaster you and Mike have been on. Keeping you both in my prayers.

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  9. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Oh hope this is just a quick bump and that he is feeling better by the time you read this. Stay strong.

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  10. SextantAugust 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Terribly sorry to hear this. Good God, when it rains it pours. I think you have paid your dues. Again, I will keep you and Mike in my thoughts and prayers.

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  11. KayAugust 12, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Oh gracious, Olga! I'm so sorry. That's awful! Poor Mike. I hope everything is fixed quickly and you get some rest too.

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  12. SakuAugust 12, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Oh my, it seems like two steps forward, one step back. I hope Mike is able to get past this quickly and will be on the road to full health soon.

    Take care!

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  13. Country GirlAugust 17, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Good grief Olga! You two are really having a time of it! Hang in there! God bless you both!

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