***6:30 Justin left ICU to proceed to OR.
***8:10 We have heard from the OR nurse and the surgery is underway.
***10:00 am We have heard from the OR nurse. Justin is stable and the surgery is underway.
***1:10 We have heard from the OR nurse. Justin is stable and they have just begun to remove the tumor.
***2:00 We have heard from the OR nurse. Justin is stable and doing well. They are still removing tumor.
Sorry for the lag time between posts...we were waiting at the CCU and the hospital website was not working. We are now back at the hotel.
***4:00 The doctor just called and the surgery is complete. They are sewing him back up. What a tough little cookie--the doc and the boy! It turned out that there were 2 tumors--1 removed and the other will be eliminated with radiation in a month or so.
They will have to do a procedure on Thursday to move one of his vocal cords--the doc had anticipated that this might be necessary. The doctor is very pleased with the results--removal of the tumor, preservation of the nerves, and minimal loss of blood. He does not feel that Justin will have a problem with hearing, speech, swallowing, or with his facial nerves after Thursday's procedure. Praise the Lord!
We anticipate being in the hospital 5-7 more days.
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Y'all have been in our thoughts and prayers all day! Good Luck and please let us know if there is anything we can do. Mom & Dad are saying prayers also.
ReplyDeleteKat & Casey
Thank you so much for keeping us updated! John and I have been continuously checking for updates and keeping Justin in our prayers...
ReplyDeleteAshley & John
Hi this is Bunny, John's mom. I just wanted to let Justin know that I am thinking about him and praying for him. Tell him to hurry up and get well and I will meet him in San Antonion and make him chicken spaghetti and a cheese cake. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Let me know if there is anything we can do. Love you Justin.
ReplyDeleteBunny Owens
Hello, this is John's sister Michelle. I just wanted to let you all know that my thoughts and prayers are with Justin and the entire family. Let me know if there is anything that I can do. I will continue to check for updates.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Hudson
Please keep the updates coming, I know it is difficult for you, but we do appreciate knowing how it is all going.
ReplyDeletePrayers and thoughts are with you,
Diane
Our prayers have been answered, Sherrie! I am so excited at the news, and I know that you will all sleep so much better tonight knowing these excellent results! God Bless Justin, the doctors, and you and Bill. We love you guys so much!
ReplyDeleteMike and Diane
Lots of prayers going up for all of you. Glad to hear that the surgery is past you..We will pray for God's mighty hand to heal him completely..Love you...Jane & John
ReplyDeleteHooray for good news! I have been thinking about y'all today! Thanks for keeping us updated with results. Just know that you guys are being thought of much today!
ReplyDeleteSherry and Bill just read the latest blog .the results sounded good ... we wanted you to know were thinking of you'all Grant and Melanie
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