Reminder: We are on Day 7 of our Novena
Thomas' CT Scan from yesterday showed no signs of infection and he has been cleared for surgery. At the time of this post, the surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, Tues. Aug. 13 at 7:30 am. This can change if any emergencies arrive. Thomas is eager and ready for the procedure. The surgery takes 6-8 hour and involves 2 main phases.
Phase 1:
Remove Halo
Go in from the front, left side of his neck, remove broken vertebrae and put in its place a titanium cage
A metal plate, spanning the C4, 5, and 6 vertebrates will be secured to the C4 & C6 vertebrae for stability
Front incision will be stitched closed
Phase 2:
Go in to the back of his neck and insert bars on either side of the, now fused, trio of vertebrae, stabilizing with screws at the C4, 5, and 6 vertebrae
Back incision will be stapled closed (these will be removed 2 weeks later)
Post surgery, he will have to wear a surgical collar for about 6 weeks. Once healed, he is expected to retain 90-95% of his neck mobility and there are also no expected setbacks regarding his trach/respiratory progress.
Again, we ask for your prayers for him, his family, all his medical care givers and all who are undergoing similar surgeries, including the many traumas that were brought into the Shock Trauma Center over the weekend!
Join us in prayer!
Monday, August 12, 2013
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ReplyDeleteSending prayers from Iowa...
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you in his constant care. And may the Holy Spirit guide the hands of the doctors and surgeons to repair your injuries with precision and as little discomfort as possible.
ReplyDeleteWill be praying throughout tomorrow that the Lord guide the hands of the surgeons and hold you close to his heart. ~Elizabeth and Cullen
ReplyDeleteI will be praying throughout the surgery. God will be glorified by your faithfulness, obedience, and sacrifice; all is in His hands.~ Rosemary in Ohio
ReplyDeleteWe're all praying out here.
ReplyDeleteprayers added here in R of I.
ReplyDeletePrayers from Paramus NJ for ALL whom are involved in the surgery and for family/friends of Thomas. God Bless and Keep the Faith!
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