Out of MRI

Isaac is out of his 'mid surgery' MRI. They got it started later than they'd initially thought. As of right now, we don't know what the MRI showed (or didn't show). The intent was to get a good picture of his spine since the last surgery with the loss of function he has experienced in his legs. The MRI may give us some answers, and it may not.

We just got the call that they had him back up in the OR, and will be opening the incisions back up (that they used to remove the rods, loops & screws), and put all of his hardware back in.

The only thing that has been done that we weren't expecting is Dr. S ended up deciding to replace all of his hardware. It makes total sense to me. If he was already planning on taking the rods & nylon loops out, it would make total sense to take the screws out that were in to hold the lower parts of the rods in as well. This will alleviate most of our questions and/or concerns about any remaining infection from the ordeal in February. If you don't recall - that was a lovely 2 week all-inclusive stay with 4 or 5 surgical procedures to get that all cleaned up. So, we're actually a bit relieved to know that all hardware that was a part of that infection is out, and new is going to be in. It will be a 'bit' more invasive than originally planned, but not materially.

Isaac is looking at being in surgery another 2-3 hours to get the hardware placed and sutured back up.

Isaac 'flying' in his superhero cape. 

Thank you all again for ALL of your support. We've been blessed with so many prayers and support today. Please continue to pray for Isaac and the rest of our family as we work thru the recovery process.

Hugs & Love!