The surgery is scheduled for August 28. It will require an overnight stay only because they will need to monitor her respiratory issues and make sure she comes out of the sedation well. We are very thankful that there is a less invasive option for Ellie and that they were able to squeeze the surgery in so quickly. We hope this will all be behind us by the time cold season hits us. One hurdle at a time!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
VUR Update
Well, we just got home from the doctor's office. Eleanor's bladder and kidney issues are pretty severe, and due to the fact that antibiotics are not being effective so far, the doc is recommending a surgical procedure. The procedure will use Deflux to create a flap to stop the reflux. You can check it out on their website. It is a pretty non-invasive procedure. It has a 90% success rate in a normal child, probably a lesser rate in a child like Ellie, but the odds are still good.
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Glad to hear they can do something non-invasive. Praying for your family. Thanks for being so good with updates!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe you were able to schedule her surgery so quickly. We will be praying for you guys.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link. I am interested to hear how you liked the urologist. (: How wonderful that they can do this procedure and so quickly.
ReplyDeletePraising God for the progress. I'll be praying for a successful surgery and improved health for dear Ellie. Love and Hugs.
ReplyDeleteDear Vedras,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got an "answer" and an appointment for surgery so soon. If the boys feel like hanging out at our house for a little sword fighting just let us know!
You are still in our prayers daily.
Renee T.
Will pray for an uneventful and successful surgery!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that surgery is the only good option, but I pray that all will go great for her and that she will heal fast.
ReplyDeleteWe think of your family often. We hope and pray that this surgery will be successful. Enjoy the remainder of this summer.
ReplyDeleteThinking extra of your dear family tonight & would never have known all this was currently going on, after seeing your smiles on Sunday. You have our prayers. Glad to see you went to a Gardens' Concert! with love,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to uplift Ellie and your family in prayer. We will pray that this procedure will be successful for Ellie. Thanks for keeping us updated. Glad to hear you are enjoying this summer
ReplyDeleteDear Vedra family. Greetings from the Sunday school class at Grace Church of Dupage (Pat and Paul are alums of our class). We pray for Ellie (and you) regularly and are always updating our prayers for you as we check your website. May God's grace continue to lift you up. I will update our prayer list to include Ellie's procedure.
ReplyDeleteFoundations of Faith Class (GCD)
.....keeping you in my prayers...
ReplyDeleteDear Vedra Family~
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you with Ellie's upcoming surgery! Praying it will go very smooth and that the Lord would bless your family with peace and rest as you wait. Thinking of you often,
The Wiese Family