the mighty max update: possible surgery?

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

possible surgery?

I checked my voice mail this morning and the surgery clinic had called me back. Since they cannot find another slot for him until October, they said perhaps they would proceed with the surgery for tomorrow. YIKES! I am not mentally prepared for that...and I really trust my gut instinct on his surgeries. So first I need to run this idea through the anesthesia clinic and then if they say yes, I need to quickly get a check with the "mommy gut instinct." All in a day...hmmm, that's a big decision to make in a very busy day. Not sure how anesthesia is going to like that he was so sick just a week ago. But at the same time, I would be happy to get this surgery over once and for all.

6 comments:

Crystal M. said...: Also remember he will have it done and over with before the flu season comes aboard.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Max.
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva; August 8, 2007 at 8:54 AM
Diane said...: Thinking of both of you as you face, yet, another surgery. We hope he will it get over with and behind him. We love you both and will be praying for you.

Love,
Diane and Alexandra; August 8, 2007 at 9:23 AM
Anonymous said...: saying prayers for max. if it is let it be. let him feel better and get this part over so he can move forward with you. the fact they could squeeze you in Amy. It was an answer to your prayers.

Love to you both; August 8, 2007 at 9:32 AM
Amy, Mike and Ben Russo said...: Good luck. You will make the right decision... you always do.; August 8, 2007 at 1:28 PM
Unknown said...: id choose wat the drs and everyone thinks best; August 9, 2007 at 12:01 AM
Sarah said...: Amy,
Please keep us posted, as I am sure you will, on how Mr. Max is doing. God Bless you both. You are in our prayers. We love you Max.
Love,
Brian, Sarah, and Caleb Hlebiczki; August 9, 2007 at 11:49 AM

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