Here's what I've heard from Anneke as of 9:00 tonight. Yesterday's surgery was quite long, over 5 hours & was not as successful as the doctors had hoped. On a positive note the doctor was able to put three drains into Joey's spine which all seem to be doing their job & as of now, the excess fluids which need to drain from the surgery site seem to be draining properly. On the flip side, the doctors were unable to pinpoint the source of the E-coli infection which is making Joey's infection difficult to treat. There is talk of either bringing in a specialist from UCLA, or transferring Joey down there for treatment. As of this evening Joey is still in ICU, his infection has not really gotten any better & he is being treated with heavy duty antibiotics, which at the very least are keeping the infection from getting worse until the doctors can decide on their next course of action. Joey is very uncomfortable & has had a hard time getting rest & Anneke has asked for prayer for him to just get a comfortable night's sleep as the medications really seem to be agitating him.
Thanks for all your prayers!!!
Anneke did finally reach her parents today, they didn't know any of this was going on. They have been out of the country on a mission trip & they will be flying in to be of some very needed help to her & the kids tomorrow
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