There was a change in plan of care for John this afternoon. Due to evidence of continuous internal bleeding, and due to elevated creatinine level, and elevated bilirubin level, also the need for a kidney and liver biopsy, the surgeons and medical team decided that exploratory surgery would accomplish the most in the least time and be the most informative. John was not excited about that. They took him into surgery about 3:00 PM and was out about 5:45 PM. They found a source of bleeding which they sutured and a few smaller bleeding collaterals that the cauterized. They removed about one liter of old blood and clots from inside the surgery area. They got a biopsy from the liver and the kidney. They were very pleased that the liver and kidney looked very healthy still. We will get reports from the biopsy Monday. This was a very good decision and has had good results. John is feeling good now and is sleeping restfully. John was allowed to take liquids immeiately and if that goes well he can take solid foods in the morning. Thankyou for all your prayers and support.
Steve, Lori and John.
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