new stent

Today Rick had his stent (keeping his bile ducts open) replaced.  The old plastic one was thrown out and a new metallic one was inserted, which is larger and more durable. The doctor performing the procedure said everything looked good and he didn't think Rick's infection was coming from the stent. Regardless, this new stent should hopefully keep Rick from getting bile obstructed for the near future. It seems the infection is likely coming from the clot and with a few more days of antibiotics we're hoping to be out of the hospital and back home.