Sunday, October 19, 2008

Hayden's shunt surgery

SUCH a trooper!

SOOOO tired!

Don't come near me with that needle!

Me, Mommy and Uncle J!

Hello everyone. Mr. Hayden has had an extremely busy weekend! Lisa and Grandma took Hayden to his usual Dr. appt at Texas Children's on Friday. He was immediately taken into surgery because his shunt was blocked in two separate spots and was not draining the fluids from his brain.

Surgery went well, and his old shunt was removed and replaced with a skinnier and longer one. He was recovering well and hoped to come home Sunday afternoon.

Unfortunately, Hayden became sick. After a couple days of not keeping food down and other ailing symptoms, Hayden's IVs were replaced (8 times) and is currently under the doctor's watchful eye. There is a possibility Hayden will need another surgery and more procedures soon, but nothing will be known for the next couple of days.

Doctors told Lisa and my Mom (who is staying with Lisa at Texas Children's) to prepare to be there until at least Friday. They have their own room with Hayden in there as well. Lisa and Grandma are taking care of him while the Doctors only treat him medically.

Please pray for our little man and his family, as it is an extremely stressful and scary time right now. I think everyone can vouch and agree that Lisa definitely deserves a medal for Mother of the CENTURY!! What a loving, strong, and beautiful person/Mother she is.

On a GREAT GREAT GREAT note..........Scans of Hayden's brain confirms what doctors said was impossible: Hayden's brain is GROWING!!! Shows what the determination of a loving mother can do!! We all knew Hayden was going to prove those know-it-all doctors wrong!

We all love you big boy and are praying for your recovery!!

P.s. Please, if you can, visit Hayden, Lisa, and our Mother as they sit all day in their tiny hospital room with visits from Daddy, Grandpa, Aunt Sara, Aunt Krystal, Uncle Jerm and cousin Kaylee. I know they would LOVE LOVE to see family and friends' smiling faces!!! The number to their room is (832) 826-1008...it goes directly to them.

Also, please pray for our Mema as she is too recovering from surgery!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wow! I'm so glad to hear that surgery went well. Thank God for answering prayer!!!! I'm excited to read that Hayden brain is growing, and that yet again, my God proves to be bigger than the things we face. And, bigger than the narrow minds of some (even doctors). Lisa, you are indeed the most amazing mother. So strong and so gentle! You do more than most of us could even image. Hayden, you are the strongest lil blessing ever. I can see why your mom is sooo proud of you. You guys continue to be in our prayers. We love you.