Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Liver Problems

We have had a monkey wrench thrown into our grand plans of breezing through this transplant.  Logan's liver has developed Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD).  The short version is that his liver is becoming clogged and blood is not flowing properly.  As a result, fluid is leaking into his body cavity.  His belly is swollen and distended and his liver is causing him pain.   They are putting him on multiple diuretics for now with the hope of pulling the fluid back into his veins so he can pee it out.  The doctors will reassess tomorrow to see if this is effective.  Regardless, Logan will not be dismissed from the hospital anytime soon.  : ( 

2 comments:

  1. Poor Logan, I am praying for the medications to work, so he can feel better. Praying this condition will pass soon

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