The following notes and points are from several discussions with doctors today
1-perforation in large intestine
2-cause of perforation? = that part of intestine got inflamed and stretched so thin that it caused the perforation- think of it as a deep stretch mark- the original shape, elasticity and muscle function was pushed beyond it's capabilities.
3-cause of intestinal inflammation?= unknown but possibilities are stool, pills, gas build up from c-diff fungal activity, could be something that had been there for a long time but chemo and indigestion caused area to be more damage- No one knows for certain-
4-high possibility that surgery would be required to cut out the "weakened " section of intestine before bone marrow transplant.
5-surgery not guaranteed, will need to wait for most of air and fluid to clear before firm decision made
6-possible surgery plan to be discussed as soon as tomorrow
7-won't be coming home this week
8-William won't go to camp the following week
9-bone marrow transplant postponed (yet again) until this is all completely fixed and healed.