Tuesday, October 14, 2008

We're Home

We are so thankful that Ellie woke from surgery well and we were able to leave for home quickly. It all seems routine now doesn't it? Ellie is resting on the couch. She should not be in any pain really; nothing a little ibuprofen can't handle at least.

The surgery did not go well. The surgeon spent more than an hour digging around in Ellie's ankle and was not really able to find the nerve! :( He told us that in textbook cases, the nerve lies beneath the vein that goes through the ankle. He could not even find the vein. He did say that he was able to find some tissue that may have had some nerve endings in it, but he was not very hopeful. He is sending those tissues to the lab to see if they are actually nerves. If they are, they will send them off for testing.

We're not sure what to think. We are still absorbing this latest curve on the road. It may mean the end to all the testing for Ellie, or maybe we will try the test again later. We will not be quick to try again though as we feel horrible that Ellie went through all that for nothing! We will have to see what the neurologist say. But for now, that's the latest... Thank you for thinking of us today and for your prayers.

Emily

12 comments:

  1. *hugs*
    We said a special prayer for you guys at lunch. =)

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  2. Emily, I'm so sorry! How frustrating that must be. I'm glad Ellie is recovering well.

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  3. So sorry to hear that they weren't able to get what they needed. Hang in there-
    saying a prayer for you all-
    Jennifer

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  4. That is so disappointing. I am so sorry. Praying for you all.

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  5. Praying for your peace mama, and little Ellie's recovery.

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  6. Praying for you

    love and hugs,

    Julie

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  7. So sorry to hear of your struggles and the up and down of things. What a precious little child. Remember that God's grace is sufficient. Praying for you and your family.

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  8. I am remembering that God works everything for our good, especially those things that seem most frustrating to us. He's got the whole world in His hands, even that hidden vein in Ellie's ankle. I know He loves you and Ellie very much. He has a plan. Here's a HUG from me.

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  9. Continued prayers for some positive news from all of this. Hang in there Emily your strength and love is such an inspiration!

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  10. Praying for peace and strength. Love you and miss you all so much!

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