They wheeled Ryan back about 5 minutes ago. They said it will probably be a 5-6 hour surgery if they are able to do everything. Everything includes putting the omphalocele inside his abdomen, patching the diaphragm, and closing in the heart. They will start with the omphalocele and diaphragm and will watch to see how his heart tolerates the new pressure of having his lower half completely closed. If he is tolerating the first stage with no problems, they will then continue with closing in his chest wall. If he is not tolerating the first stage, they will end the surgery and go back at a later date to close in the heart.
There are a lot of ‘ifs’. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and safety for Ryan. We’ll keep you posted as we have more information.
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We are praying for you, the doctors, and Ryan. God is amazing and Ryan is a tough little fighter!
Praying for Ryan and his doctors!
I am praying for Ryan’s little body, the doctor’s wisdom, and your continued strength…
Praying for the doctor’s wisdom and for Ryan’s strength and healing! Love and prayers…Richelle
Praying for your little boy and his doctors…
Lots of prayers being sent Ryan’s way!!
i am off to go swimming now and will have nothing else to do but pray, pray, pray!!!
Praying, praying, praying.
Thoughts and prayers for you all! I found your blog about a week ago through MckMama and have read all your back post. My little man is just a few weeks older then Ryan (BD 1-23-09) and as a nurse myself I am amazed with how well he has done and pray it will continue.
praying
Thoughts and prayers coming your way today especially.
I am praying for little man…all the time. Lori Musacchio
Praying for Ryan…Melanie Larson
Praying for Ryan through the surgery and that the doctors will have wisdom while performing it. Also that the Lord will give you all grace as you wait.
Love, Tyra
Praying this morning for y’all.
Praying for Ryan right now. And the doctors I’m asking the Lord to give them swift, steady hands, clarity of thought and wisdom beyond their earthly knowledge.
I’m praying for you, and for your family.
WOW – what a trooper! Such much going on for such a little guy. Please know you are in my prayers – often! I had hoped to see you guys yesterday at CNMC but was not able to…..
Praying you are encouraged and strengthed by all the prayers of your family and friends – even the bloggin’ ones 🙂