Whew, surgery is done
It's 10am and surgery is done. It went well. Looks like the infection is on its way out and Sam's back is nicely closed back up. I am so glad - that 12 inch open back incision was pretty freaky.
So, it looks like we now have 6 weeks of some major IV antibiotics + oral antibiotics. After that, he'll probably drop the IV and take both orally for 6-9 months. The reason for continuing so long is both to kill the bug and more importantly to protect the hardware in Sam's back. They want to try really hard to rid the titanium of the infection but it sounds like that's easier said than done.
Then next winter/spring time they'll take Sam off the antibiotics and test his blood to see if the infection is still there. If it is, they'll need to remove the hardware in his back. This is something we definitely hope to avoid, but it will need to be done if the infection still lives on the titanium. Dr. Brown says removing it is a major deal, but not so terrible. By then Sam's back would be strong enough on its own and it wouldn't affect things much other than going through another surgery and recovery time. But, let's all hope we can kill the infection now and avoid any more surgeries for Sam!
Anyway, he'll be back up from recovery soon and we're hoping he's as hungry for Trix and he was this morning before surgery.
We think we'll move back to Mary Freebed on Monday. Yeah!
Thanks Thanks Thanks for all you prayers and love.
So, it looks like we now have 6 weeks of some major IV antibiotics + oral antibiotics. After that, he'll probably drop the IV and take both orally for 6-9 months. The reason for continuing so long is both to kill the bug and more importantly to protect the hardware in Sam's back. They want to try really hard to rid the titanium of the infection but it sounds like that's easier said than done.
Then next winter/spring time they'll take Sam off the antibiotics and test his blood to see if the infection is still there. If it is, they'll need to remove the hardware in his back. This is something we definitely hope to avoid, but it will need to be done if the infection still lives on the titanium. Dr. Brown says removing it is a major deal, but not so terrible. By then Sam's back would be strong enough on its own and it wouldn't affect things much other than going through another surgery and recovery time. But, let's all hope we can kill the infection now and avoid any more surgeries for Sam!
Anyway, he'll be back up from recovery soon and we're hoping he's as hungry for Trix and he was this morning before surgery.
We think we'll move back to Mary Freebed on Monday. Yeah!
Thanks Thanks Thanks for all you prayers and love.
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Hello Wassinks!
Please know that we are praying for your family. We are so glad to know this is available to be able to pray specifically. Let us know if there is anything that we can do. Love and prayers from Pensacola, Florida! Luke and Aimee Rice
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Anonymous, at 2:20 PM
Sam and family:
Prayers and love are sent from Rudyard, Michigan. I have a son about Sam's age and reading what you have been through these last few days has really hit me hard. You are a real testimony to me, so thank you for reminding me that we have to rely on God fully!
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Anonymous, at 1:09 PM
My family and I are praying for you all and by the looks of the comments on this sight, many others are doing the same. I know you have a long road ahead of you, but I hope you can see that you have MANY people to support you all along the way!
love, Megan VanEssendelft
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Anonymous, at 1:01 PM
Sam,
We are all praying for your recovery at Orchard Hills. By your pictures you look great! Love that smile.
Please let your mother know that all her racquetball buddies have you in their thoughts and prayers.
Paula and I (Lucy) look forward to meeting you someday. Hopefully your mother will be back to playing racquetball and she can bring you in to meet all of us.
We're all dying to see your orange wheelchair!
Keep up the good work and keep smiling!
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