Tuesday, January 2, 2007

Shunt Surgery

Toby is in recovery, and the surgery went very well. The have taken the breathing tube out, but they're trying to get his body temperature back to normal. The nurse said this is very common. The neurosurgeon said that he could be eating by tonight. He still has to have other tests before he is released, and Bruce and I need to be trained to catheterize him. Urodynamic testing on the bladder and a renal ultrasound will be performed to see how his bladder and bowels are functioning. We're hoping that Toby will go home some time at the end of the week or weekend. This is much earlier than we had hoped for, however we will take it one day at a time and see what happens. God has blessed us, and we continue to praise Him for the blessings on us and Toby.

5 comments:

  1. By Shauna Beatty — Jan 2, 2007 8:21am
    I can't wait to come back and see our little boy again! He is so cute... I miss you all! love ya
    Shauna

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  2. By Nicole Parsell — Jan 2, 2007 11:41am
    Congratulations!! I'm so glad Toby arrived safe and sound after months of anticipation. He is absolutely gorgeous! I'm happy to hear that things are going so well. You and your family will continually be in our prayers as you make your transition to home.

    Shawn & Nicole Parsell

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  3. By Karla Courtright — Jan 2, 2007 2:36pm
    Carrie and Bruce,
    Little Toby is sooo cute! What a little miracle. Continuing to keep you and little Toby in our prayers.God bless.

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  4. By Sylvia Bastress — Jan 2, 2007 10:21pm
    What a beautiful baby boy! I'm glad Toby arrived safely and things are going well. You've been in our prayers at Calvary...

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  5. By Jess Dillow — Jan 2, 2007 10:46pm
    Dear Bruce, Carrie, and Toby,
    It is so good to hear such glowing reports about your health, Toby. You are definitely a strong man! I'm so glad to hear that you are marveling in God's strength and the miracles He brings. He is so good....I learned alot last year about kidney output. Who knew pee pee was so vital? :) I'll continue praying for you both as you figure out these schedules, and I'll pray that your boys are well distracted in Michigan!
    Love and prayers,
    Jess Dillow

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