just wanted to let you all know things are going a lot better. she was able to eat a bite (literally) of food, which is really a big deal, and her digestive system seems to be up and working again. it has been over an entire week since she has had solid food, so it's been rough on her! but now that things are progressing she should be able to slowly start eating again and that's wonderful. the surgeon came to see them and said that as soon as they can get her eating regularly they will be able to remove the IV (which has been providing her with nutrition and hydration). they removed julie's catheter yesterday which she is very excited about. she also was able to take a short walk yesterday without the assistance of the walker, so another big step there! we are so pleased with her progress. this has obviously been a bit tougher than her prior surgeries, but we were prepared for that. and despite the difficulties she has encountered she is really doing a great job of working hard at her own recovery. we are all pleased with the exemplary care she is receiving from the staff at CTCA. God has provided her with a talented and compassionate set of doctors and nurses and caregivers. and of course He has been by her side through all of this... your incessant and heartfelt prayers have been heard and answered as we watch her recover from a difficult surgery. i will of course keep you posted throughout the rest of her hospital stay, and then we will move on to the next step of prayer and healing - removing this disease from her body. thank you all again for helping make this possible... your support is appreciated beyond measure.
-tobra
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