Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Update - 12/9/08

Thank you for all your prayers, phone calls, texts to Tate's cell phone...ect. in the past 24hours. They are much appreciated. We are thankful for brothers and sisters in Christ who encourage our family during times like these.

As for today's report from the hospital...
I talked to my Mom a few hours ago and she said that there have already been 11 doctors in to visit Tate today. From the scans they have taken thus far, they believe Tate has an intestinal blockage, or possibly an abscess. Either of those problems, would require surgery to fix.
Because surgery is a possibility in the near future, they won't let him eat anything.
When I talked to her, they were going to give Tate a more permanent IV, (I forget the name)which would not just give him fluids (like the one he currently has) but would also give him proper nutrients. Currently, progress is very slow at the hospital, as his doctors are still reviewing scans and tests to be sure of what's wrong...and figure out the best solution to Tate's problem.

Thank you again for all your prayers for Tate and our family.
I'll post again when I hear more news.

In and Through Him Alone,
Mae & The Bartholow Family

1 comment:

JJ said...

Hey Tate,
I heard you were back in the hospital and I had to leave a comment. I just wanted to say that I'm praying for you and I hope you get better soon. As soon as we get the O.K. we'll be sure to come on down and visit you. Get well soon, we all love you and were not going to stop praying for you.
Your cousin,
Josh