Miss Marple Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 My 15 yods will be having surgery on Wed. for Pectus Excavatum. He is fine with the idea and decided he wanted to do it before Christmas. Please pray specifically for pain control. Any surgery which involves opening the chest cavity can be extremely painful...And pray, too, that I will know how to assess and meet his needs. He is a very quiet, non demanding son. Thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 We will keep him in our prayers :grouphug: I hope you are blessed with loving hospital staff (in our experiences with hospital stays it makes a huge difference!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarmom Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBH Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Thank you for posting your prayer request. We will be praying for him. Phillipians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Oh, Cynthia. I *will* be praying. I remember how supportive you were when I had the DVT. God really used you to help and comfort me. I'm so sorry your son has to go through this. He is definitely in our prayers. Many blessings to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I will be praying here for your ds's surgery and for all your family at this time. I hope it all goes smoothly. Blessings, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I will be praying. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Cynthia: He sounds like a very sweet boy! Our family will be praying.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Oh my! Prayers for your son and his mum. :grouphug: Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 We'll pray here for your son, the surgeon(s), and all of your family. May he have a speedy recovery! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Sending positive thoughts for a successful surgery and a speedy recuperation for your son and for peace of mind for you and the rest of the family. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I'll be here asking for prayers in another month. My ds will be in surgery Jan 12th--opening his entire back, inserting rods, and building up 3 vertebrae with donor bone... I know the feeling of heading down this road. (()) Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in ME Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Our family will be praying for him and you. Blesings, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I will pray. My friend's dd had this surgery, and she can breathe so much better now! One thing with pain meds is to keep ahead of the pain. The surgeon may tell you not to wait until your son says he's hurting, but go ahead an dose him on a schedule, so he never really does hurt alot. Follow whatever he says, of course, but I have found it helpful to do it the keep ahead way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Me, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 It's on the calendar. Prayers will be coming from Florida! Many blessings ~ Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NO. CA Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Praying for your family, and the doctors too. :grouphug: Gretchen in NO. CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Don't forget to take care of yourself too. I hope your church will bring you meals for the family and also that the siblings will have friends to talk to too. And take deep breaths. When my dh was in serious surgery and had to stay in the hospital for two weeks, I was told by a relative to take deep breaths which I thought was odd but then I realized that I did need to be told that:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubileex5 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Praying also. Mary Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie-Knits Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Praying for you, your son, and the rest of the family too. Blessings, Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Poor guy, he sounds very brave though. I'll be praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Wow! Thank you all so much! What a blessing you all are to this nervous mom. This is such a new experience for me - can you believe that with 4 boys we've never had a broken bone? We've had some stitches, but dh took care of those. Shoot, we've never even had a broken window :tongue_smilie: I'm looking forward to some quiet time in the hospital on Wednesday. I can get a lot of planning (and maybe some online Christmas shopping) done. I'm trying to see the positive in all this :D But, seriously, this outpouring of support is so appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm praying for all of you and especially your son. Just give him the pain meds as prescribed the first few days. It's not the time to be tough. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I will be praying for a safe and successful surgery, pain relief, and peace for you and your son and your whole family. Big health situations like this are frightening. :grouphug: to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Cynthia, I will be praying. We've noticed in the past year or so, since they've begun their adolescent growth, that both our boys have Pectus carinatum. Our pediatrician sent us to an orthopaedic doc, and he's not recommending any treatment at this time. The whole thing was very scary to me, so I kind of know how you feel. Keep us updated on your son's progress! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodwyn Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Praying for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Praying for you guys. Yes, I was wondering how this was going. (()) Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 :grouphug:Sending prayers your way for you and your ds, Cynthia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Update - Well, the surgery went well. Yesterday was pretty rough, but he's doing much better today. We're on track to go home tomorrow! His brothers visited last night and are making a special cappuccino dessert for him tonight - they thought he might like that better than hospital food. His buddies came up earlier this morning and he thoroughly enjoyed the attention. But all the laughing left him a bit sore. I haven't told him about the drain removal yet - that can be very painful. But he's been a trooper so far. I found it strange though, that I was feeling a little light-headed whenever I helped him roll onto his side, etc. Both Dh and I are in the medical field and this never happened to me when I worked with other patients. I guess it's just the subconscious knowledge that this is my little cub and mama doesn't like to see him hurt. Thanks so much for the prayers. They are a comfort to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Praise God!! :party: Keep us posted :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 That's all good news, Cynthia. Thanks for keeping us posted. We'll keep praying about the drain removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moira Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 My prayers are with you and your son. One of my favorite prayers written by Emmet Fox says, "God is the only Presence and the only Power. I claim God is Infinite Life and that Life is my supply, so I shall want for nothing. God created me and God sustains me so all is well." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 :grouphug: Thanks for the update, I'm so happy he is on the mend. I'll be sending prayers your way for a full and speedy healing as well as a little mom to mom encouragement for you. Update - Well, the surgery went well. Yesterday was pretty rough, but he's doing much better today. We're on track to go home tomorrow! His brothers visited last night and are making a special cappuccino dessert for him tonight - they thought he might like that better than hospital food. His buddies came up earlier this morning and he thoroughly enjoyed the attention. But all the laughing left him a bit sore. I haven't told him about the drain removal yet - that can be very painful. But he's been a trooper so far. I found it strange though, that I was feeling a little light-headed whenever I helped him roll onto his side, etc. Both Dh and I are in the medical field and this never happened to me when I worked with other patients. I guess it's just the subconscious knowledge that this is my little cub and mama doesn't like to see him hurt. Thanks so much for the prayers. They are a comfort to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YJ in AL Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That is great news! We are still praying for a quick, uneventful recovery. Yvonne in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 We were out of town so I just saw your post. I'm sorry I didn't know about his surgery in time to pray with everyone about it...but we sure will be praying for his recovery! Keep us posted please! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBH Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Cynthia, Thank you for the update. We have been praying for him everyday. Praise the Lord! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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