Good news to report this morning. Sam's neurosurgeon, Dr. Alden, was here to make more modifications to Sam's head harness to provide further relief to his ears. Sam continued to be in pain last night. The ears look to be freed up from the pressure so we'll see how it feels when Sam wakes up.
During Dr. Alden's visit we discussed the progress of the traction. He indicated that enough progress has been made to go forward with the Chiari decompression and spinal fusion in the morning. Praise God. He showed me the before MRI and the MRI that was done yesterday. Even with my laymen eyes I could see the differences in the area where the space was needed. Dr. Alden had measured a 2 millimeter difference which doesn't sound like a lot but in the tiny areas in Sam's brain it is notable. He indicated that additional traction through a halo would mostly likely not provide any more significant room.
The surgery will be during the second rotation of surgeries tomorrow morning. This means that Sam will be the second surgery but the time depends on how long the first surgery takes. It will most likely be around 10:00 am tomorrow morning.
We are feeling thankful for all our prayer warriors out there. The battle belongs to the Lord but we must take up our weapons (the word of God, Ephesians 6) and fight through prayers and faith.
We will post another post later in the day but this news was too good to keep until then.
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