November 9-Day 59

Jeff had surgery on Wednesday and they were able to close him one more inch. He is not open just three inches. He is scheduled to go back in for another closure today. They will not be able to close him completely today, he will have to go back in on Monday. The doctors are hopeful that they will be able to close him on Monday. They are only closing the muscle and connective tissue, they will pull the skin over and stitch it together next week. They also hope to begin tube feeding next week. This is a good sign, they think his belly may be able to tolerate food. Jeff is in a lot of pain from the muscles being pulled to close him.