This is a quick post by Greg to let everyone know that Sam's surgery is underway. Kim and I stayed with him in the pre-op area until they took Sam to the OR about 10:30 am. Dr. Alden indicated that the surgery would last about 5 hours so until about 3:30 pm CST.
Dr. Alden had presented Sam's case to a panel of several spine surgeons and several neurosurgeons. The panel of surgeons concurred that the movement from the traction this week had been remarkable and that no further benefit could be gained by further traction.
Dr. Alden expressed his confidence in Sam's procedure today which gave us confidence.
Please pray for Sam for the surgery for the next few hours and for the recovery after that. Pray specifically for God's will and that the decompression with out duraplasty would be successful. The duraplasty (going into the brain covering) adds risk and potential complications.
We have a saying in our Ringle family that comes from the Facing the Giants movie. We praise God in good times and we praise God in bad times. Either way we praise God.
Praise the Lord with us and pray hard with us.
Praying and praising with you all day!
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