We wanted to let you all know Mackenzie did well. The surgery took about 3.5 hours, and Dr. Henderson said everything went as expected.
Although the original plan was to stay in the hospital only one night, Dr. Henderson feels it is necessary for her to stay until Sunday or maybe Monday. The reason for this is that patients with Ehlers Danlos tend to develop spinal fluid leaks, and he wants to avoid that. She will be flat on her back for 36 hours. She should be able to get up Sunday morning.
Right now she is sleeping, as she is full of meds. Thankfully, the Lord answered our prayers (yours, too), and they found a pain med that works well. They also have her on blood thinners and a muscle relaxant. Needless to say, she is a little “out of it.”
So, friends, thank you for praying our family through this day. God answered in very speciific ways.
I will post more tomorrow!
Grace, peace, and love,
Lisa & Mitchell
Lisa & Mitchell
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That is so good to hear the surgery went well! I was wondering how it went, all day.
It's so good to hear that her pain is undercontrol and they found a pain med that worked for her. I know it's hard for EDS patients.
I will be thinking of her when she has to sit up. I must say, it was my least favourite part. :(
Take care and I continue to pray for you all! :) I will check in tomorrow!
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So glad to hear that all is going well. We will keep praying. 36 hours is a long time to be flat on your back but hopefully you will sleep for most if it! Remember to "log roll" on those stands and take it slow and you will do great! We will keep checking and praying.
Love,
The Napiers
Thank you Jesus for holding Mackenzie! I'm so glad everything went well!
I am praying for you Mackenzie! I hope you feel better sooo soon!! Just remember that God never gives us more than what He knows we can handle! =)
I hope you're feeling better. You should be able to sit up on Sunday right? Maybe that would be worse?
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