There are lots of reasons why the surgery Suze had is so complicated & involves such a long hospital stay, not the least of which is the re-engineering of her digestive process. Many parts must be removed, re-routed & then reconnected. Then the human body must "re-learn" how it's supposed to function. It's amazing how God designed our bodies!
That's why dietary progression is so important. The movement from ice chips to clear liquids all the way to solid food must be carefully coordinated with the healing that's taking place internally. Add to that each patients' uniqueness & it becomes more art than science in deducing the right timing. Too slow & the healing process might stall; too fast & it might be compromised or at least set-back.
That's exactly where we are right now. The medical staff has been working with us in a sort of trial-&-effort approach in helping Suze figure out her best dietary progression. Two days ago, the medical staff thought Suze was ready for solid food based on how well she was tolerating soft foods. We were wrong & it was a costly decision for Suze, sending her into a perpetual state of nausea for well over 24 hours.
Now, after a day of quiet rest & ice chips (she feels much better), Suze is back on liquids & will soon be moving into the soft food phase. Understandably she is a bit gun-shy, not wanting a repeat of those miserable 24 hours. Yet we know for healing to continue & for her to be released from the hospital, her digestive system must be "awake" & functional.
Please keep us in your prayers for this specific process (see prayer section) tomorrow & over the next few days. God has brought us a long way in a short time & we are trusting Him to be the Great Physician, directing & overseeing our medical team - whether they know it or not. His timing is always best & exactly right.
We love you & we appreciate your faithful support of Suze & our entire family. It is a privilege to count you as our family & friends!
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