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The surgeon thinks there is still a partial blockage, which could cause some problems, and ultimately feel Andrew will need surgery. However, they want to try to postpone it as long as possible and try to get him healthier. The current idea is to send him home on TPN and allow water only. After a few months he'd be further out from chemo, and possibly in better shape nutritionally. He weighs about 126, down from 196 in June. They think he could gain on TPN. At least he could improve is prealbumin number which was at 3 earlier in the week, should be closer to 20. If they could get him in better shape for surgery, they could go in to operate on the obstruction.

Right now this is just an idea they are tossing around, we'll have to see how things go over the next few days. Right now Andrew is feeling really full even with a small amount of juice. The doctors feel this could be a result of the partial obstruction.

I guess time will tell. He did get the NG tube out today, and after several Kleenex, he was feeling much better. Much easier coming out than going in. :) Though there is a risk that it may have to go back in he felt it was worth it, just to get some relief from the nostril tube.

LiveStrong,

Amy