Teresa in MO Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) My 11 month old grandson is having a very extensive spinal surgery on Friday. He was born with a spinal tether. Our hope was that is was not very deep and would require just a simple surgery. Unfortunately, that was not the case. It is wrapped around the spinal cord. They will have to remove 2 vertebra to get to it. They expect the surgery to last most of the day. After that he will be sedated for 2-3 days, as he has to remain flat on his back. Please pray for a successful surgery and for my daughter and son-in-law for peace during the surgery. My son-in-law is fighting a head cold right now, so my daughter and grandson are here at my house to avoid getting the cold and the surgery being cancelled. On top of everything, my lower back went out yesterday and I am heading to the chiropractor today. I desperately need a speedy recovery! He was also born with Arthrogryposis. He has club feet, club hands, and is unable to bend his elbows. He wears splints on his feet and splints on his wrists at night. This is just the beginning of surgeries for him this year. They will travel to Philadelphia (from St. Louis) multiple times early next year for surgeries on his elbows. The recoveries on those surgeries are very painful. Despite all his health issues, he is the sweetest, happiest little boy. It is times like these that I miss my husband the most. He would have been our rock. Edited November 3, 2019 by Teresa in MO 1 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for your sweet grandson and his parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (((Teresa))) Prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery for your sweet grandson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for your grandson and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Please take care of yourself Too Teresa. It will help you be the rock for your family. (((Hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Prayers for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for all that you mentioned and more. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for your grandson, you and his parents. ((( ))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Sending lots of prayers to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'll be thinking of your grandson and family. I'm also so very sorry you are missing your husband. It just isn't fair to have such trying times for one family. May you have some moments of peace and lean on each other in the absence of you rock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 All of you are in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Will be keeping him and your family in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBelle Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Praying for your precious grandson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 huge hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just be aware that the emotional toll on you and your daughter and son in law is quite a bit. More than you would expect. I emotionally fell apart about a year after my son was out of the woods with his major surgeries. Adrenaline really keeps you going for a while and then your body has got to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Praying here, Teresa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I just prayed for your grandson, and for you. You are a rock!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Sending my prayers and love to you, your grandson, and all of your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easypeasy Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Bless his little heart. Prayers for the little guy and for your daughter, son-in-law, and for yourself as well. Hope that everything goes smoothly and that his recovery is speedy and as pain-free as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Sending many positive thoughts for a successful surgery and recovery for your grandson and more good thoughts for the whole family. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Praying for you and him and your family. I hate that these things happen to children, but maybe find some hope and peace in the fact that children heal SO much faster than us adults - it is almost miraculous. also praying for his doctors, for wisdom and compassion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 UPDATE - My grandson's surgery went very well. Surgeon was very pleased. Last night and this morning, despite sedation, they could not get his pain under control. It was heartbreaking to watch him in so much pain and watching my daughter trying to comfort him with tears running down her face. So they took him off sedation and added Ibuprofen and Tylenol to the pain meds he was getting through the IV. This allowed him to sleep and he was giving me small smiles when he woke up. He cannot understand why no one will hold him. Hopefully, if all goes well that will be Monday morning. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. 25 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Poor babe! I will pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Continuing to pray for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I’m praying for you and your family, Teresa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I’m glad it went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Still praying for your family, Teresa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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