Wednesday PM Update
Well, I suppose there's good news and bad news, but let's start with the bad. This morning, Pablo called to say that Santiago endured another very lengthy surgery (9PM - 2AM) last night. You recall that they were trying to determine if some areas had not been sutured well, etc. WELL...(you're not gonna BELIEVE this.) when they got in there, they learned that the first surgeon had not removed his appendix! He only sewed it up, but left it in there! I was so outraged this morning that I could hardly see straight! Anyway, we waited to see how things progressed through the day, which brings me to the good news. Overall, San seems to be doing much better, and they may allow him to begin taking fluids by mouth tomorrow. We take that as a good sign that he's on the road to recovery and that all will be well.
Ironically, we spoke with someone else today who knew of a man who had an identical situation! His appendix had not been removed on the first surgery but was removed on the second. He was hospitalized for 15 days, but after that he went home and has recovered well since his own experience in December or January.
Please let me know if you'd like to help contribute towards San's medical bills. Thanks so much for your prayers and for sharing Santiago's story with your own prayer circles. For those of you who are just now reading all these updates at one time, please try to take time to read them all. The insight into the Mexican medical system is shocking and insightful. It also reminds us of the little things that we often take for granted. I have and will continue to share your kind wishes with Santiago and his family.
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