2:00 pm, August 19, 2008
Dr. Herr, Carolyn's surgeon dropped by to say that everything is on schedule. They're planning on having Carolyn drink a delicious cocktail of barium contrast media either this evening or tomorrow morning so that they can take some x-rays tomorrow of her new digestive tract and see if it's all working as expected. Assuming that it is working correctly with no leaks or other problems, they'll remove her NG (nasal gastric) tube as well as her IV line. So tomorrow at this time, God willing, Carolyn will start learning how to use that small stomach of hers.
Carolyn sends her love and thanks for all the support she has gotten. She says, "Keep those prayers coming! I can feel their power in helping my body heal." She would also like to apologize to those who have called only to have the phone ring, ring, and ring. She's requited to walk around the nursing unit three times daily and go to the bathroom when necessary. So she just isn't there to pick up the phone. Her number IS 916-973-5878. If you get no answer call back 15 minutes later.
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