Caleb is out of surgery now. The good news is nothing went wrong and he has grown allot. The bad is that they were unable to attempt repair today. They want him to grow a little more before they do.
They had to rebuild the traction system. Part of the reason he didn't make the connect today is that his bottom pouch had reached the exit site of the attached sutures so pulling on them any more would not have put tension on the pouch. Rebuilding the traction system will allow him to get good stretching and hopefully we will see speedy growth like last time.
We are both disappointed but we know that these choices are best. If they had tried to force it today he would have ended up with months and months of repair work to correct it so this is the best choice even though it is the hardest choice.
We thank God for doctors that are wise as well as skilled.
Love,
Joel, Ernestine and Caleb
Being disappointed and torn with tangled emotions is to be expected. Both of you have done well handling what you have to handle, that it must continue for awhile longer is hard, but I have faith that you two are strong enough to keep on trusting God and doing what you can to make Caleb's life better through the instruments (doctors) that God is providing. My prayers are with you and Ernestine, and especially for little Caleb. MY Grandson is going to get fixed and come play with me!! Take care of each other, kiss Caleb for me, tell him I love him. One week and counting... be strong!
ReplyDeleteWell I know you had hoped to be done with the stretching now but knowing Caleb he will grow faster then anyone could guess so hopefully it won't be another full week. Stay strong! Better to do it right the first time. It's awesome that the doctor has so much experience and knows his stuff backwards and forwards. Aren't you glad your in Boston and not Norfolk with a first timer? Heavenly Father is really blessing him and with him watching I am sure everything will turn out great!
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