King Solomon said, “Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.” – Proverbs 15:22
We just hit the two-week mark in the hospital. Pesky little appendix!
The first drain procedure on Tuesday has been successful. Caroline has been more comfortable and her infection has been slowing. The only problem is that it is not slowing fast enough or completely. So, the surgeon has decided to go after the second large collection of fluid in her lower abdomen. This is the trickier of the two areas I mentioned.
After speaking with several “Interventional Radiologists” the conclusion was made that the least invasive approach was to go after it with a catheter drain. Risky? Yes. After weighing all the risks, this option contains the least amount of risks and the greatest chance for success. In reality, surgical risk is somewhat determined by the experience of the surgeon. The IR doctor performing today’s procedure was confident that this is a routine procedure. Tuesday’s IR doctor, based on experience, was much less confident in his ability.
Her drain procedure is scheduled for this afternoon and our prayer request is simple:
Pray for a safe, effective procedure
Pray for her as she goes under anesthesia for a fourth time in two weeks.
Pray for this to work
On a very happy note, we asked the doctor to give us wheelchair privledges, so we get to cruise around the hospital and even bring the brothers and sisters in to see her…big pre-surgical boost for Caroline!
Quietly making noise,
Fletch
Posted on January 29th, 2010 by Fletch
Filed under: Being Dad
God has fearfully and wonderfully created Carolines body and I ask Him to guide the Dr. to that place in her body that contains this fluid and for God to instantly remove all that infection. I know how difficult this has been for all of you ! But in the valley situations of life He teaches and refines us as He can in no other place. I have sent Caroline a “Sussie” (surprise in southern talk) to help cheer her. I continue to pray with earnest. Auntie
We continue to pray for Caroline. How thankful I am for your spirit of confidence in the midst of this trial. Truly a blessing to me to read of your hope in the Lord as He directs the doctors and gives wisdom.
Andy, we are praying fervently for Caroline’s complete healing. Hugs to your whole family from ours,
the Adams
We have been praying today and continue to hope for good news!
Andy and Kendra,
Adele just told us that the procedure is over and that All Went Well. We give praise and honor to our Lord and Savior who was there with Caroline during this procedure as the Doctors hand were led by Him. We thank Him for the healing that has already begun and will be completed in His time. We are praying for you both as you can once again see a finality to the infection and that this will begin to set things in motion for Caroline to home very very soon. Love you both, Dad and Mom