Dad went to surgery around noon today, and Dr. Duke started grafting dad's right side. All went well and he plans to do some more grafting on Wednesday. Dad's now back in his room and under heat lamps for the next three days. They took the grafts from his legs and the area where they were taken will need to be exposed and heated around the clock.
Dr. Duke says to "cross your fingers that the grafts will take". Cross your fingers if you wish, but while you're doing it, go ahead send a prayer or two up for the successfullness of the grafts. We all know that it is the prayers that have gotten dad this far, not thousands of family members, friends, and strangers with crossed fingers. Thank you all again, for your continued prayers.
On another note, we know that dad really loves having visitors, but for the next few days we will need to limit the visitors to immediate family members only.
I know this is not great photo quality, but it was taken with my phone today right before they wheeled him to surgery. He looks great!
Yes he does look gr8...so happy to see his smilng face and him and Ruthie together what a special pair... keep holdin on and hangin in there guys!!!Prayers are continuously being said for him and all around him that take care of him especially for Dr. Duke and for Ruthie and the girls and family and close friends!!!
ReplyDeleteAgain, Tracy, thank you for this update and the photo. We anxiously await each update, checking the blog numerous times each and every day. We do really appreciate the photo and yes, he does look great! Know that prayers continue to be sent on your dad's and your family's behalf. And, as we can all attest to......they are being answered. God bless and again, thank you for keeping us posted.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
Nelda and Bill Schmidt
Great to see Ruthie and Louis smiling faces. God is so good. Will continue to pray for your family. I was hoping to see a picture of Louis but didn't want to ask. So thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow, Louie you're look'n good! God has blessed you and this community.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work and we'll see you home in no time.
Richard & Claudia