Nate update
Nathan's belly has decreased in size but is still distended.
He was sent for X-Rays and it showed free air in the abdomen. They use carbon
dioxide to inflate the abdomen during surgery, however that was 5 days ago now,
so it is expected to be absorbed by now. It is possible that he has a leak or
perforation in th bowels. His white blood count is high indicating an
infection, so he is now being barraged by antibiotics to kill off whatever is
growing.
He is going for an ultrasound sometime today to get a better look at what is
going on inside. At this time it is just a waiting game – make sure he
doesn't get worse and find the problem.
Rob.