Surgery Complete

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Elijah is in recovery. He will likely be there for 1.5 hours before we can see him. Dr. Gates said everything went very well. He removed a wedge of Elijah's fused bones plus a little to give the veins and nerves room. He is in splints and a strap around his thighs to keep his legs together since he's used to a sprawl.

Doc says Elijah can stand up as soon as he's ready. His bones are strong with a metal plate and screws.

He'll be on a pain pump until the IV in his head goes bad, which is usually pretty quick, then pain med through the g-tube.

I'm excited for Eli. He'll get to walk! What a miracle!

The pain is coming, it's hard to watch.

Love all,
Melissa

Comments

Unknown said…
This is great news. Yea Eli! Yea Dr. Gates! Yea family!
July 21, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Anonymous said…
Thank you Lord and thank you Melissa for keeping us updated. We know you are going to be very busy but just a word to let you know we are with you in prayer and thanksgiving. Grandma Bobbie
July 21, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Anonymous said…
Melissa:
I am praying.What a blessing to have a great doctor you can trust and how neat to know that he will be walking soon.
Leveta
July 21, 2010 at 1:17 PM
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