Hayden's Surgery

*From Tuesday*
Good morning,
Just to let everyone know, Hayden is in surgery at Tx Children's. He is not keeping food down and is severely dehydrated. My Mom and Lisa waited in the ER for 4 hours Monday, and when doctors were finally able to see him, they took him "STAT". He was sent to the ICU for tests and observation. Apparently, they don't know why he is so sick. They are going into his ventricles in his brain with a scope to see if there are problems there. Also, they will be checking for a shunt malfunction. HOPEFULLY they will find the problem, fix it, and little Hayden will be just fine. Hayden's usual surgeon is out of town, and his new one has informed Lisa that this surgery has never been done before.

Of course, Lisa and my Mom and worried and stressed to the max (after a restless night of sleeping on the floor in the hospital). Both of their cell phones are dead, so we can't call. They will be calling me when the surgery is over, and I will send out an e-mail. Please pray for Hayden's successful surgery and a painless recovery. This is the 3rd time he has stayed at TX Children's in less than a month.

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Hayden is finally out of surgery. They "busted" his cysts with a scope and replaced part of his shunt. He is in the ICU and is recovering. Lisa and my Mom are still at Tx Children's, too. Doctors believe that if Hayden does better Wednesday, he can start eating again!! YAY, I know how hungry he must be =( Hayden is such a strong little man, I admire his strength and will to survive. He may only be 7 months old, but he has been through a lifetime of experiences. Thank you for all of your prayers and thoughts. Please continue to pray.