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UPDATE: Finally convinced him to go to ER and they have admitted him, thankfully. Basically, it's a wait and see game and he will likely be there for several days, but they think the problem is that his stomach is so swollen, it's not letting anything in. Because of that, all fluids are backing up into his esophagus and throat. They naturally got him on IV fluids immediately. They believe that the swelling is just going to have to go down from the surgery to allow it to open up and accept fluids. After another swallow test and a CT scan they see no obstructions or areas of concern and see no leakage, so that's good. While he isn't happy about a lengthy hospital stay, they have told us that it is "fixable" with time and not anything "life threatening" (though it would be if he wasn't there getting fluids). Nothing yet on the eye situation and they are puzzled, but we need to deal with one thing at a time.
Thanks everyone for your concerns. We are plugging through. They keep calling me a "superstar" because I've done so well and I thank God for that because I need to be there to help with him. But, I know that I just had major surgery too and I need to be mindful of resting and getting in my liquids and Proteins. Oh boy, what a journey....

UPDATE: Finally convinced him to go to ER and they have admitted him, thankfully. Basically, it's a wait and see game and he will likely be there for several days, but they think the problem is that his stomach is so swollen, it's not letting anything in. Because of that, all fluids are backing up into his esophagus and throat. They naturally got him on IV fluids immediately. They believe that the swelling is just going to have to go down from the surgery to allow it to open up and accept fluids. After another swallow test and a CT scan they see no obstructions or areas of concern and see no leakage, so that's good. While he isn't happy about a lengthy hospital stay, they have told us that it is "fixable" with time and not anything "life threatening" (though it would be if he wasn't there getting fluids). Nothing yet on the eye situation and they are puzzled, but we need to deal with one thing at a time.
Thanks everyone for your concerns. We are plugging through. They keep calling me a "superstar" because I've done so well and I thank God for that because I need to be there to help with him. But, I know that I just had major surgery too and I need to be mindful of resting and getting in my liquids and Proteins. Oh boy, what a journey....

Hmmmm...no on the anti-spasm meds. We will keep that in mind when we talk to the doctor. I feel like another call is coming on. I'm worried that we'll become the trouble makers, but I think we deserve answers. They told us today that there isn't really anything they can do right now until the swelling goes down. So hope it gets better...and soon.