Paul is currently in his third surgery since arriving at the hospital on June 11th. The doctors are going to try to repair the trachea by creating a flap out of a muscle. The trachea was damaged when the gastric pull-up deteriorated and caused a hole in his trachea. They had patched the hole in the second surgery but the patch did not work. Paul was breathing oxygen into his chest cavity. The hole in Paul's trachea is preventing him for getting the oxygen he needs to survive. Needless to say the esophagectomy was not a success. He has a couple of blood clots in his arm and near his neck, but the doctors are not concerned that they will cause any problems.
I am concerned. I am praying.
He has been through so much and I hope that this surgery will lead him to the road to recovery, healing and home. We do not know what the future will hold but we are determined to approach it head on! Paul's spirits this morning were very good. He continues to be positive in spite of all the set backs. I continue to climb into the hospital bed and talk with him, hold him and give him all the healing energy I can muster.
Paul went into surgery at 9:00 AM. The surgeon got him into surgery as soon as he could, working with the Operating Room to "fit him in". I have had three different doctors give me three different times regarding how long surgery will take, so.... I will not think about any of the times and be patience.
Not much more to say at this time.....
Hugs,
Jo
Sending our love and prayers to you both. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking time to post this. I have been looking for an update. Keeping you both constantly in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteRob and I send our best wishes to both of you in this difficult time. I hope today's surgery will finally repair things and allow Paul to finally heal. Your courage and persistence through this ordeal are awe-inspriring.
ReplyDeleteAll our love,
kimby & RS
Thoughts and prayers for Paul! And for you Jo! Goodness I hope this finally works for him so he can get on the road to healing again! And get home!!!!!! He's been through so much! Hope all will be ok!
ReplyDeleteMay God be guiding the doctor's hands.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you and Paul.
Susan
3rd time Is a charm. It's 135pm now wondering the status/result. Also been thinking about Paul's daughters...I know the youngest lives in Palm Springs...Has she been able to come up to the hospital? Hugs to you n Paul Love you
ReplyDeleteTer
In our thoughts and prayers, Jo. Love you both
ReplyDeleteKirk and Kathy
We are praying with you--it is a testament to the love you share that he is remaining so positive and hopeful after all he's been through. You are a testament to what a wife should be...you are loving, supportive and consistent. Consistent is a strange term, but there is comfort in consistency that sometimes is overlooked. Knowing you are there and that you will be there with him all the way through until he's home and healed is really important.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers to you both. Robin says to say hi from the GIMP, aka: Scooter Guy, and Miss Beulah Mae sends her love, too!!
Someone said "third time's a charm" we vote for that. And we pray and believe in the power and mercy of God's grace. Just as He holds you both in his loving arms, in our hearts, so do we. Your strength will carry you thru this difficult time, there isn't abetter person on this earth who could do a better job than you. We love you both and will continue to put our two cents in with the lord. D and K
ReplyDeletePrayers are with you and Paul...God will get you through this..Sending lots of love!!!
ReplyDeleteKen & Deb