...but that's good, because that usually means they're really smart. We just chatted with Dr. Moga (Elijah's surgeon) and all went well. The one collateral that he re-routed was smaller than he would have liked, but the main pulmonary artery is large so that is GOOD news. A few of the other smaller collaterals will probably eventually need more "work," but for now he left them alone. We will keep a very close eye on him these next few days.
Please don't stop the prayers! There is still a lot to get through these next few days and weeks, so we still need them. Since he has only one kidney, his body will have to work a little bit extra hard, so that is one thing of concern right now.
I'm a bit nervous about seeing our sweet little man all doped up and on a ventilator, but.....I just wanna see him! I wish I could hold him, but it will be a few more days till that happens.
THANK YOU for the support! We will keep on updating as we find out more.
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Don't you worry...
those prayers won't stop....
Stanford prepared us to see Matthew after his first surgery by telling us how swollen he would be ... they said he'd look like a bowling ball... so we were prepared...
when we saw him.. we were pleasantly surprised ... he was swollen.. but not as big as a bowling ball!!
The tough part was the open chest..
but I think you said they most likely would close the chest, huh?
I've been thinking of Elijah and family all day. I am glad he got through surgery. We will be hoping for a quick and complication-free recovery. Please keep us posted. And try to get some rest when you are able.
You'll need all the strength you can muster up for a while...so try to get as much rest as possible.
God will do the rest!
Hi guys. Talked to Christine and heard the good report! We will be praying as he recovers, and check in on you guys. So glad that today was a "good" day.
Kurt and Kris Smith
I am not surprised that the surgery went well today. There is power in prayers! Congratulations. Be strong, remember to encourage each other, be well and let God do His thing!
I am so happy to hear all went good today. You have been in my thoughts ALL DAY! My mom goes to Holy Hour every Thursday and last night she added you to her prayers. There is such incredible strength and power in Prayer. We'll keep praying and loving you guys. Big Hugs! Tam & Doug
We can't wait to see you all again soon! You are constantly in our loving thoughts.
Love, love, love...Pam, Grant, Jetson, & Chico.
It has been good to read your updates. I was checking the site constantly yesterday in between each class. You are all in my prayers. God is good and He will continue to give you strength through the recovery process. Love ya,
Amanda
Just came by to see how it's all going.
Keeping you all in our prayers.
Big heart (((hugs)))
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