Thursday, December 13

Surgery a success


Praise the Lord! My hubby's surgery is over and was very successful. We left our home at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday morning and arrived at the Fairfax Hospital at 5:30 a.m. Bobby's surgery was scheduled at 7:30 a.m. The surgery took 2.5 hours. One of the concerns was the amount of scar tissue from the previous surgery 14 years ago. There was a risk of tearing the lining on the spinal cord when removing this tissue. The surgeon told us yesterday afternoon that the scar tissue was considerably more than the MRI indicated. He was at the point of completing the surgery because he had removed alot of tissue and was fearful of causing a problem with the lining of the spinal cord. At that point he looked down and he said everything just moved out of the way and a fragment from the vertebrae the size of the end of your pinky finger appeared and he was able to remove it and complete the surgery. PRAISE GOD! When he told us this story I reassured him that it was a result of all the prayers that have been reaching heaven for Bobby. The surgeon told us that the fragment had been pressing on a nerve on his spine and that is why he was experiencing such intense pain.

God is so good and we are so thankful for all the prayers, love and concern for my hubby. He most likely will not be released from the hospital until Friday. The pain is no longer in his leg and he is actually able to lie down in comfort! That is an incredible achievement since he has spent the last 34 days walking and standing much of the day and night. They plan to get him up this morning.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers. Please continue to keep him in your prayers as he recovers. There is always a chance of infection after surgery but we know God has His hands upon him and is totally in control of this situation.

Life here remains hectic throughout the month of December. Bobby will be out of the pulpit until next year so my responsibilities have extremely expanded. God is awesome and I know He will provide the strength and resources to accomplish the tasks that are before me.
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Blessings to each of you!

24 comments:

  1. Praise God for such a good/God report!

    I'll continue to pray for a full recovery.

    Your home looks beautiful!

    Blessings to you this TT.


    Susan

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  2. Thank you Jesus!
    I love that the fragment "just appeared". How beautiful!
    God is good.
    Praying for your strength and a boldness in the message of God that will be flowing freely from His Spirit to you.
    What a word that will be!
    Love ya girl

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  3. PRAISE GOD!!! I'm SO thankful for answered prayer.

    I'm continuing to lift your hubby to the Lord for full and complete healing.

    I will ALSO say extra prayers for you, as you now have added responsibilities!!

    keep us updated on how things are going!!

    Havea BLESSED day!

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  4. Praise the Lord! May he experience complete healing quickly!

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  5. Glad to hear the surgery went so well. Isn't it great to see those God-moments when He parts the sky and moves in answer to our prayers? Praying your husband heals well.

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  6. AMEN - a wonderful report thanks for posting.

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  7. Praising God that your husbands surgery was a success.

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  8. Oh, I am so happy to hear all went well with Bobby's surgery!! Praise God!! I will keep on praying!! Love and Hugs, Grams

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  9. So glad the surgery went well. Now we pray for quick healing and strength. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

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  10. Praise God!!! May he heal quickly. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  11. Wow! That is amazing! Prayer really does work! Praise God that it all went so well!

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  12. You do have a lot to be thankful for today. Praise God for things going so well. God Bless and Merry CHRISTmas!

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  13. God is good! How wonderful that the culprit was found. Prayers for you for strength during this season.

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  14. AMEN!!! Thank you Lord! That is the BEST news Debbie! I am so happy for BOTH of you!!! I know it's a huge relief - physically, and mentally! God IS good - all the time!

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  15. Praise God for answering prayers and for His miracle working power. Praying for a speedy recovery, and that God will give you extra strength to endure.

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  16. Praise the Lord. God's mircles happen just at the right times. To be without pain will be so great for your husband. He may seem like a new man. Such great and wonderful news.

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  17. How awesome is that!!! God is so good. Prayers for you both to endure through this with strength from the Almighty!!!.
    Your home looks so beautiful & homey.

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  18. Good morning Debbie,What wonderful news about Bobby and the great surgery outcome. Bless the surgeon,and God for great work done by their hands...Hugs to you both..

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  19. Ya! Successful and profound how well cared for is your dear husband. delegate what you can.
    Merry Christmas!

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  20. Debbie, I have a nice award for you over at my blog! Please come on over and pick it up!! I have already said on my blog that not to worry about getting this done before Christmas! If you never get time it is Okay!! I wanted you to know I am thinking of you all! Love and Hugs Grams
    to find it you will have to scroll on down.......

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  21. I hope your doing alright. Have they suggested a "tense Unit" for pain.
    It just might be helpful.Remember to get rest for yourself girl.

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  22. I know you haven't been blogging much - I do hope all is going well with your husbands recovery - just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas!
    Shelley

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  23. Checking in to see how things are going.
    Merry Christmas.

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  24. Good for him and prayers that he continues to recover quickly. Merry Christmas

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