Friday, October 2, 2009

Surgery number 2

There's a LOT of information to pass along about the surgery, but I think I'll try to hit the high points. It's not the best news, but we expected most of it.
With the lung scope, they found that his malformation had expanded significantly into his airway. When he was born, it was just little dots that didn't extend into his airway... therefore he will definately need a trach. The malformation is above where the trach would be, so that would secure his airway. The plan for the trach is next week, probably towards the mid-end of the week. The docs still think the ability to suck/swallow is something he can learn, but will be a long process. The pulmonary doc said his lungs look okay.
The g-tube surgery wasn't too smooth. On top of the tube placement they were planning on doing a procedure that wraps his stomach around his esophagus. When trying to detach his stomach from his spleen, the spleen suffered damage. It took quite some time and quite a lot of effort to get the bleeding under control, but they were able to save his spleen and stop the bleeding. The procedure lasted a good extra hour or two because of this. They were able to insert the feeding tube with little trouble. They gave him lots of blood, plasma, etc to get the bleeding under control.
Unfortunately it was a pretty bumpy surgery, but Micah is back in his bed and doing okay. They're giving him morphine so he's pretty zonked, but he still is a bit feisty.
We're just glad it's over for now. Trach next week though. Good grief, poor kid. The good news is that when the trach is stable (which takes time), that's the biggest hurdle to clear to getting home. Which is a huge relief.

6 comments:

  1. Praise God the little guy got thru ANOTHER hurdle!!! I know some of the news isnt what you really want to hear, but knowing the truth is what helps fix the problems and brings him closer to coming home. get some rest, britt and travis, today has been a trying day for you two I;m sure. hang in there. love, aunt cathy

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  2. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. My, what a story you're gonna have to tell this kid someday. But at least they know now what they are dealing with and can work on it. judek

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  3. Hang in there Brittney and Travis! Micah is such a lucky boy to have two great parents who are helping him on this journey. Keep up the great work! You are making a difference for him. We'll keep the prayers coming for all of you!
    Kelly Duncan :)

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  4. We new he could handle anything GOD put in his way!!! What a fighter!!!
    Love you all
    Great-Grandma

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  5. bless his little heart. we are in prayer for all of you. i hope there is some rest for you all. love, mark and family

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  6. bless all of you! what a struggle you have been going through. But remember, God will see you through it!!
    Aunt Janice

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