Rough start for today. This morning after speaking with the Dr.'s Adam got nauseated and threw up again. Apparantly they have not been watching his sodium levels. His level dropped to 118. I can't remember what they said is normal. Having so much out-put through his stoma does hot allow his body to absorb any sodium. Not having a colon also dampers that! Low sodium is most likely what caused his nausea and vomiting. He was able to eat lunch and dinner...but not much of an appetitie. Dr. P had a GI Dr. come in and devise a new plan of action to get his sodium back under control. He is not allowed any water...only powerade and gatorade. They are also staring him on Immodium tonight to help slow things down a bit so he can hopefully get more absorbtion. Dr. said he needs to have 2 good days of his sodium regulated before they'll let him go home. They will be in every 4 hours to take his blood and check his sodium levels. We're keeping our fingers crossed that we will be able to go home Sunday.
Everything else looks great. His stoma looks good, incisions look good, everything else is good. It has been a very long a frustration day...to say the least!
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