Friday, September 2, 2011

9/2/2011 - Out of Surgery

Sam got out of surgery at 5:30pm. He is doing well. My computer battery has died so this will be brief. The basics are that they did the duraplasty, they ended up needing to fuse down to the C3 vertebra to get a solid setting for the screws. He will lose maybe an additional 5% mobility because of this, but the doctor said it was necessary for a solid strong setting. Sam's throat was strong, and they were able to remove his breathing tube right away, which they thought might stay in until tomorrow, so that is a praise. The doctor is very happy with the results, and said Sam did great throughout. Please pray that there will be no spinal fluid leakage, or other complications. Please also pray that his pain will be well controlled. Thank you for walking through this long hard day with us. We are praising God for a good outcome.

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  1. Just a note to say that we have been thinking of Sam and all of you throughout this very long day. (The kids keep wanting me to check your blog today to see how he is doing.) Give him our love and prayers. We are praying he feels well real soon and has a peaceful, restful night.~sandra

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  2. I am praying with you for Sam. I'll ask AlphaChurch.org pray-ers to pray for him also. Please take your strength from our great Lord and thru our prayers for you all. Patricia

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