Laura here...
Ira's surgery lasted 3 hours and 45 minutes. The last 45 minutes felt like years. Everything went well. Ira's gortex diaphram had pulled away from the muscle allowing the colon and some small intestines to creep back up into the chest. The surgeons were able to pull those organs back down and add another piece of gortex to fill in the gap. They were also able to put in the G-tube. Ira came back to the NICU on the vent and completely sedated. They will continue to sedate him so that he won't pull out the vent. The neonatologists are hoping to get the MRI completed while Ira is ventilated so that should happen today or tomorrow. Overall, we are relieved and are hoping and praying for a quick recovery.
Meanwhile, Joe is performing a wedding ceremony tomorrow so he and I have slipped away from the hospital for a couple hours to attend the rehersal. Granddad (Joe's dad) and KK (my mom) are keeping Ira company. Thanks to all of you for covering us in prayer.
Ira's surgery lasted 3 hours and 45 minutes. The last 45 minutes felt like years. Everything went well. Ira's gortex diaphram had pulled away from the muscle allowing the colon and some small intestines to creep back up into the chest. The surgeons were able to pull those organs back down and add another piece of gortex to fill in the gap. They were also able to put in the G-tube. Ira came back to the NICU on the vent and completely sedated. They will continue to sedate him so that he won't pull out the vent. The neonatologists are hoping to get the MRI completed while Ira is ventilated so that should happen today or tomorrow. Overall, we are relieved and are hoping and praying for a quick recovery.
Meanwhile, Joe is performing a wedding ceremony tomorrow so he and I have slipped away from the hospital for a couple hours to attend the rehersal. Granddad (Joe's dad) and KK (my mom) are keeping Ira company. Thanks to all of you for covering us in prayer.
posted by jch at
2:38 PM
14 Comments:
Yeah, time really does stand still when you get into the minutes past the time they told you they'd be finished... I don't know why they don't just say "It'll be five hours" and then think how happy you'd be when they came at 3:45!
My whole day turned around when Dad called with the news of Ira's successful completion today. Laura and Joe, you are two of the strongest people I've ever known. I knew that before, but I really know it now.
peace, and much love -- Kate
Hallelujah!!!! Such a relief to hear things went well. Thanks so very much for taking time out to update us all. Were they able to perform the stomach procedures Joe mentioned earlier? Much love to you...hug Aunt Kay for me!
-cousin jen
Joe & Laura...I have practically been holding my breath since I read your blog this morning...awhile ago my co-worker asked me if I had checked on Baby Ira since this morning and I realized that I was afraid of what I would read. But thank you Lord for getting Ira through this most difficult surgery with no major complications. I have all my prayer warriors praying for your family, particularly Baby Ira. I hope with all my heart that your next blog will be even better news. God bless you all.
Annie G.
Houston
Yahooooooooo!
Dawn
Little Rock
Thank you God!!! We will be praying for quick healing for Ira...and that God will give you daily the strength you need to continue on.
Love,
J,A,&E
Thank you so much for letting us know how things went in the midst of all this. I am so relieved that it all went as hoped for, and I am so hopeful that they can get the MRI done now.
May God heal Ira and now restore and refresh your souls.
Love in Him,
Beverly
I'm friends with your cousin Julie. She has kept us updated on little Ira from the very beginning. Just wanted to let you guys know that many prayers are being lifted from Texas on your behalf. May He continue to bless you and watch over your family. Be strong little Ira.
Praise God!!! We will continue praying for his complete recovery. We love you guys. David,Brenda, Matt & Tyler
I had to sit atop my lawn tractor for two hours this morning...mowing. I was honored to spend most of that time in prayer for Ira (and his parents!). This report is great news. I cannot wait until he finally is well enough to come home. In the meantime, my wife and I will continue to pray.
Thank goodness everything went well! We wish this roller coaster ride would end for you guys. We love you so much - I hope you can feel our continued love and prayers from Texas. Y'all are always in our thoughts!
Praise God!
We continue to pray Ira and for each of you.
Love ya'll,
Kaley, Karl and Gabe
amen!!! :-)
prayers will continue
ca
You guys have learned so much medical jargon, I feel like I'm reading the words of a colleague. God bless little Ira. I will keep praying for your family, and especially that Ira's pain will be alleviated by this procedure and that it will bring him one step closer to home.
Love,
Jenny Gelber
Ira, what a tough little boy you are. We pray that God grants you an extra dose of strength and an extra dose of peace as you recover from this surgery.
We can't wait to meet you one day and kiss your precious face.
Much love,
M,D,C,& P
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