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Feb 7, 2024 update.

 Originally posted to social media Feb 7, 2024. I was readmitted on Jan 28, 2024 after developing a larger opening in the fistula, incision and more complications. 

"A mix of XRay, MRI, and CT scans, still trying to sort out the leak from my incision. They found the leak, Liver bile duct. They tried to insert a stent/ drain in to control the leak and let things heal, but weren't able to. A second attempt was booked but canceled as there is a blood clot in the left portal vein of the Liver, also air and the bile duct is in flamed. So plan is to hopefully repeat the stent/drain insertion in 3 weeks. Till then they will take me off fluids, food, and try shut down the digestive system see if the bile leak slows down and heals. Fingers cross 🤞."
 
Feb 2, 2024.


 
Jan 30, 2024.

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