Update on Rob. He had surgery yesterday afternoon (again) to remove more errant gall stones. These gall stones is what caused the liver enzymes to rocket up to 500. I am grateful his body is forming cysts to try to isolate these stones. This is why the surgeon is able to find them. Rob has another drain (#4) which will remain in for longer than the previous drains were left in. The surgeon explored every inch and cranny he could (again). My husband's abdomen must be the most examined abdomen in history at this rate. Rob sounded so much better last night. Amazing after having been out of surgery for only a couple of hours. I am drained, but doing better. I am so grateful for all of the prayers and support. It is so much harder to manage this when your family is 1500 miles away. But God is so good. I have not felt alone even at my lowest point.

Good to hear he has come out of surgery well.. will still keep you both in my thoughts..

Dear Karen, you both are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Yoriko

Thank you for the update Karen. Just hang in there. Sending hugs across the waters.

I am glad to hear he is better Karen . You and rob continue in my prayers/Lillian

Thank God for his tender mercy Karen. So pleased to read your update this morning (it's 10.00am Saturday morning here as I write this reply) on Rob's condition. I know how you feel when you say you have not felt alone even at your lowest point. God's prayer warriors are hard at it! To God be the Glory. Love Chris

P.S. I was only thinking about this yesterday Rob is in God's hands on this most holy of holy weekends!

I am here for you any time day or night! Hugs to you both ad we are praying for you both! HUGS

He had an entire cavalry of those little buggers hiding out waiting for an ambush, didn't he. I pray that all of them were found this time. Whew! You must be exhausted. You and your darling remain in my prayers.

Oh Karen, this same thing happened to Jim, he had liver stones that got stuck in the liver duct and he was turning jaundice .....this happened about a year after his gallbladder removal........they extracted the liver stones and he has not had a repeat episode, so hopefully this will be Rob's only experience.......he should recovery quite quickly now.....

Have you heard of fresh apple juice for this problem,sounds odd but worked for my husband look it up.

Hugs to you!

Karen I hope that this is the end of the problems that your husband has been going through recently so you can both sit back and enjoy his retirement

great he feels better already. Hang in there my friend, take good care for yourself too! We are here for you whenever you need. That's what Cute family is for. Prayers will continue. Hugs Gerry

Glad he felt better after surgery....take care and prayers for both of you.

Prayers for you both. Hugs, Joyce

Why haven't they removed the gall bladder? They did mine and you have no idea how great it felt after. No more stones. Praying for both of you.

Good news, Karen, I'm happy for the two of you.
Don't forget to take care of yourself, your DH will need you to be in good health.
Hugs, Lidia

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by graceandham 03 Apr 2015

Yes, yes, and amen! And another hug.

Prayers for Rob, you & Dr.