After Surgery

     We started our wait at 4:15 AM, yes AM!, the waiting room lights were partially lighted and the room was quiet. Around 7AM we began to have company in the waiting room. People would come, smile at others, and usually wait by themselves. Each person having their own thoughts and concerns. Heather, Corey and I had set up our own little waiting area and we watched as people would come, the doctors would come and talk to them, then finally they would leave to meet up with their loved one who was recovering from surgery. Our breakfast that day consisted for crackers, Oreo cookies and water. I didn't feel much like eating, none of us did, we just sat and waited, silently praying for good results.
     It was 1:05PM, when this man dressed in surgical greens came into the roon. He was talking to the Volunteer there and I heard him day "Where are the Auger...." before he could say family. I jumped up and said "Here we are". He lead us into a private room to let us know that Eldon had done well in surgery. The liver appeared to be functioning as expected. He informed us that a small complication presented itsself while in surgery. They had discovered a blood clot in the portal vein, this is a vital vein and without it being a strong structure, without this he would have never been allowed to have a transplant. They were able to remove the clot. The plan was to give him blood thinners to keep a clot out of the vein. He would be transported to Shock Trauma ICU and we would be able to see him soon.
     Instead of waiting we went immediately to the ICU and let them that we were waiting in the waiting room. Finally at 3PM we were able to see Eldon again. He was in pain and having residual effects from the anesthesia.
     The next post will be about our time in the ICU. Again, nothing has been easy and we have had our trials. Yet, we give thanks to our God above and His son Jesus Christ for standing with us as we walk this path.