Thank you prayer warriors for covering Isaac and our family in prayer and belief for quick healing and a very successful surgery. Today it was posted on his MyChart exactly what he is having (I’ve been calling it hip construction): Acetabuloplasty, Capsulorrhaphy Hip, Lengthening Adductor Open, Lengthening Distal Hamstring, Varus Derotational Osteomy Hip, Spica Cast Application. 

There is a reason they will be in the OR for hours. 

This is a quality of life surgery. We believe in giving Isaac the best as long as we can. We want him to enjoy being up and about, not fade away in a hospital bed if we can help it. Currently he has major hip dysplasia which if left alone will deteriorate into arthritis, pain and inability to use his standing frame or sit in wheelchairs/other seats. It could become so bad that he would need a “salvage operation” in order to keep up with his bottom care. That isn’t what he wants. He has told us in his smiles in the breeze, and joy in listening to the children at the park, and perked up look at the beach that he wants to get out and about forever and always! He likes to travel. Like going to Orlando last month for our annual NTSAD conference and some Disney fun (which I will share pictures of here. I promise!). 

We check in at 5:30 am and surgery begins at 7:30 am. Please Thank God for the technology and intelligent medical team that will care for Isaac and fix his hips. Thank God for Isaac’s strong mind and brain that will remain free of seizure activity and clear the anesthesia in a brisk manner. Thank our Lord for strong lungs that will tolerate a number of hours under anesthesia and intubated unphased. Thank Jesus great pain control and quick and proper healing of Isaac’s hips and a reversal in his current scoliosis. All prayers, healing energy, good vibes and hugs and kisses much appreciated!