Ryan is out of surgery and back in his room. He looks uh-may-zing!!
A few things:
~ Ryan’s diaphragm is intact. The doctors thought he had a herniated diaphragm due to the placement of his omphalocele in relation to his heart; however, when they opened him up they found his diaphragm muscle is complete and needs no repair. This is awesome news for us.
~ Ryan’s body tolerated the abdomen repair well so they went forward with the ectopia cordis repair and had enough skin to pull over his chest cavity. He’s stitched up all the way from his missing belly button to his chin. 🙂
~ Ryan looks great post-op; tomorrow we may see some swelling and bruising, but right now he looks like a new kid. Removing the tissue expanders alone gave him a whole new look.
The doctors are very excited with the outcome of Ryan’s surgery. Everyone keeps telling us what a great job he did and how great he looks. As soon as I can upload my pictures, I will.
Comments (50)
That is AMAZING news! I’m so happy he came through the surgery ok! God is amazing!
Love & Hugs,
Lizz
So excited to hear your good news. What an answer to prayer, particularly with the diaphragm!
I am looking forward to seeing the pictures, and will continue to pray for his recovery!
God is so good!I will continue to pray for Ryan. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Excellent news for Ryan! I’m curious, so forgive me if you’ve already talked about this, but in order to put the heart back in the right place, did Ryan have all the proper bones in place?
I’ve just recently started following your story, and have a hard time ‘putting my head’ around everything!
oh my gracious i can’t wait for pictures.
God is so good! I’ve just started reading your story this past week and I am amazed at God’s work in your family. You are all in my prayers.
Shanelle Leigh,
Highlandville, MO
Praise the Lord!!! I have been praying so hard and I am so happy for your family!!! Lori Musacchio
I’m so excited. That’s great! I can’t wait to see pictures. What an amazing little kiddo you have!
whoo hoooo!!!! What an amazing boy and God. Must also be the tremendous amount of love from his parents and sisters that gives him the will to keep fighting!
That is so exciting! Can’t wait to see the pictures!!
Amazing! God is great!
So glad that all was successful and even a pleasant surprise with King Henry’s diaphragm!
Will continue to pray for his recovery. And for all of you to continue to cope with the crazy schedules!
What wonderful news! We’ll be praying for Ryan’s recovery to go well.
Wonderful news! We’ll keep praying as he adjusts over the next few days!
This is wonderful! Good job little man!! 🙂
WooHoo!!! I am soooo excited that things went so well! I’m sure you must be breathing a huge sigh of relief! What a testimony to look back at how far God has brought you in just a few short months! I know that God has amazing plans for Ryan’s life!! Thank you for sharing him with us! Rejoicing with you!
MADE! MY! DAY!!! I’m giddy! I have chills!!! Thank you Jesus, thank you!!!
Praise GOD, Thank you for keeping everyone up to date, it has to be hard to do that while your heart is with your child. Can’t wait to see the pictures of a brand new Ryan!! YEAH.
I was in a meeting and someone emailed me that they had read your blog and that the hospital was amazing. I was so frustrated b/c I couldnt get on the internet in the meeting… I rushed back to my office and I am thrilled to see he did well!!!! So next question- when do you get to go home? JK – Congrats! Well done Ryan!!!!
Kirsten
What fabulous news! I can’t wait to see photos. What an amazing little boy you have.
yeah, we are rejoicing over here with you. Eli prayed for Ryan before bed tonight! I cannot wait to tell him when he wakes up how Ryan did in surgery! Praise God
Wonderful news, Leighann! You sound so very upbeat…I love it! Can’t wait to see his precious pics! Love and continued prayers for you all! Richelle
Praise God! Tears of joy and thanksgiving are in my eyes. I cannot wait to see pictures. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you guys!
Praise the Lord!! He IS the great physician, I don’t know why I am suprized. I love how Ryan keeps amazing the doctors every time they get a better look at him.
Awesome news, Leighann! Been checking and praying all day….looking forward to seeing the “makeover” pictures!
Do you ever wonder if our docs realize how much they are prayed for?
Sara
I am SO SO SO happy for you all. Have been praying all day. Love, Mike and Kay Minter
I am so overwhelemed with all this news, it is utterly amaazing when we are able to see all our prayers beign answered before our eyes and participate in such miracles! I can’t wait to see his pictures!
Praise God! Amazing! A Miracle!
Praise the Lord for the awesome outcome. That is wonderful news about his diaphram. Will he need to re-learn how to breathe or will it come naturally since he is more normal as far as structure?? Just curious. Love you all.
Yay! Praise the Lord. We’re so happy he did well. Still praying for his recovery.
What awesome news! Praise God that he’s doing so well! What an incredible little boy you have!
Great awesome news! So, so glad that the day has gone well. Now praying for a peaceful night and weekend!
WOOOHOOOO! Great newss! I don’t knwo your family but am praying for your sweet boy every day! Go Ryan!
What wonderful news! We are so glad that Ryan continues to beat the odds. He’s an amazing little guy.
Hurray!! So excited about the good news…and of course I’m sure you are too! 🙂 Hope he continues to do well post-surgery. Can’t wait to see the pictures!!
Praise God for His healing hand. He’s amazing! Thanks for sharing this great news! Will be praying for his recovery!
Isn’t God AMAZING???!!! I am so thrilled for you, Henry, the girls and, of course, Baby Ryan. What a witness his little life is!
YAY!!!! What amazing news 🙂 Ryan is living proof of the power of prayer! God bless you all as you go through his recovery…we’ll continue to pray!
So happy to hear your wonderful news! Praise the Lord! I can’t wait to see the pictures of your new little man. Way to go Ryan!!!! It’s always great to hear that our kids have once again amazed the docs! That’s what we like to hear.
So glad everything went well!
Mara
hooray hooray hooray!!!
go ryan! have a peaceful night leighann…
karin
Hallelujah!!!! Isn’t God good. He is able to do abundantly above what we can ask or even THINK!!
Can’t wait to see pictures.
Does he know what a celebrity he is!!
To God be ALL the glory!!!, great things HE has done!!
Extremely happy to hear that! God is amazing! May God continue to bless your whole family, especially your little boy!
AWESOME! Praise the Lord for the great things He’s done with Ryan’s surgery! Can’t wait to see the new pics! 🙂 Have a great day!
SO excited about the great news! Praying for a smooth recovery!!
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!!! Thats awesome news. I knew my boyfriend would do great.
Rejoicing with you!
God is so good!
Can’t wait to see pictures of him! So glad all went well. The girls have been wonderful; we’ve had such a great time with them! Can you believe all 4 slept in the same room, and they did great 🙂
Heidi
Love the song “To God Be the Glory great things He has done”. In tears we rejoice with you!! Love Evelyn Craig) Monnett