Journal entry by Rachel R —
MESSAGE FROM MARGIE:
Tommy was able to go home today! He still has a appointment next week because he has an open wound in his bellybutton that can easily become infected if it’s not properly taken care of! Jesse and I were trained on how to clean the wound and change the dressing. He’s still in a lot of pain where his stoma is located and he is only given Tylenol for pain so he’s taking it as easy as possible! He has to go back to have surgery 3-6 months from now to have the surgery to put his stoma back in! Now that he’s home, the real test of healing can begin! We have a very long road of recovery to go and a very large bill(s) to pay!!! Everything at this point helps with prayers/donations!!!!
Tommy was able to go home today! He still has a appointment next week because he has an open wound in his bellybutton that can easily become infected if it’s not properly taken care of! Jesse and I were trained on how to clean the wound and change the dressing. He’s still in a lot of pain where his stoma is located and he is only given Tylenol for pain so he’s taking it as easy as possible! He has to go back to have surgery 3-6 months from now to have the surgery to put his stoma back in! Now that he’s home, the real test of healing can begin! We have a very long road of recovery to go and a very large bill(s) to pay!!! Everything at this point helps with prayers/donations!!!!
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