Earl (setback) Re-admitted to Hospital in PA

Earl had to be put back in Fox Chase today. He started having problems with his stomach. Vomiting several times today, so Lillian called and they had her bring Earl back to the hospital. They have re-admitted him and re-inserted the nose tube to drain his stomach again.

X-ray did reveal he did not have any blockage and it was not caused by foods he had eaten. It seems, from what they have told them, that what is happening is something that is quite typical following the Whipple procedure he had done. They are saying basically, his stomach still has not woke up completely and is not emptying like it should. Will take more time to get it back in order. He's not allowed any fluids as long as the tube is in his stomach.

Don't know how long he may have to stay this time, but hopefully will not be too long. As fast as he's been recovering, hopefully this will be a fast fix-it. Please keep Earl in your prayers, they have definitely been a life saver. I want thank you for all the support and prayers that help keep Lillian and Earl going forward. Earl has been doing so good, so any setback is definitely dis-heartening, but faith and support helps to put things back in the right perspective.

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