Beyond Expectations Once Again

Wanted to get out an update before it gets too late for our east coast family and friends. Lee is in recovery and I talked to the surgeon. He was very encouraged with the procedures and said he "did a lot more work than expected but hopes it will pay big dividends".

He found much more extensive tissue damage and herniation in the areas of her previous surgery than he expected but was able to perform a "complete abdominal wall reconstruction" to get everything secured back in place. He also found lots of adhesions, looping, and scarring in her intestines that he believes could have been contributing significantly to her bowel obstructions, distention, etc. and he was able to relieve much of those restrictions.

The bonus additional answer to prayer was that he also decided to scope her while in the OR and move her feeding tube back down in her small intestine. He hopes that relieving the downstream obstructions and resulting back pressure may allow the feeding tube to stay in place more reliably.

It sounds likely that she'll feel like she's been kicked multiple times by a horse and the surgeon anticipates keeping her "through the weekend" to rest and recover, but he is very hopeful that she will see a significant improvement overall. I'll update sometime over the weekend when I know how she is tolerating all the repairs.

Once again, thanks so much for your prayers!! We are always humbled and blessed to see them answered beyond all we could ask or imagine.

Steve

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Comments

Karen Weiss:

So happy to hear the good news. Sending our best to both of you. Karen & Zac

Kathleen Schneider :

Hi Lee. I sure miss your friendly face 😃.

With the holidays coming I think so often about you and the amazing pictures of your Christmas Trees! 🎄🎄🎄🎄I'm glad to hear you are making progress. Lots of Love and Prayers for you and your family!!! ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏✝ Your friend /nurse Kathleen

Tom and Linda Hamilton:

Thank you Lord!!

Jane Levin:

Great news, Steve!! Thanks for the quick update and we continue to pray for both of you!!!

Meredith Hutchins:

Amen!

Frank Kirkbride:

Thanks for the positive report. All the best to Lee and you.

Connie Hulse :

Prayers continue to be answered. Thank you Lord. Praying that Lee has a speedy and successful recovery! Thanks Steve for keeping us updated. Now you need to get some rest too.

diana moore:

Such wonderful news!!!!!!!

sandra henry:

Yes, thank you for taking time to update us. We have been praying and waiting a little anxiously. So grateful to God that the surgery went well. Praying now for Lee's recovery and that she will be able to get stronger and be free from pain. Praying for you, Steve, as you take care of Lee. Try to get some rest too. Sending hugs from Tennessee.

Eunice Goodwin:

Thankful for this encouraging news! Keeping you both in our prayers!🙏

Rebecca M Doty:

Wonderful, encouraging news! I will lift both of you up in prayer. 🙏❤

Amy Garland:

Wow-Thankful for such a skilled doctor and successful surgery! Praying for healing and recovery! Much love to you both💕