Right down the middle

Dr G just left a moment ago and said that everything seemed to go very well.  We told him that there were many prayers going up during the surgery and asked him if he felt those.  He said that he absolutely did and that He basically "hit one down the middle for them."

There were a number of  praises mentioned.  First, they had just enough bowel/colon from where his colostomy prolapsed to augment the bladder and create a channel for his continence stoma.  This stoma is located in his belly button and will ultimately be where he starts to cath before too long.  Dr G mentioned that, because no additional bowel was needed, he should heal faster and be able to get the NG tube out sooner.

Also, his bladder grew a good deal, even since his July check-up, another indicator of the potential for faster healing.

Lastly, he mentioned that there was a good amount of skin and muscle in his abdomen, thus making the closure easier.  Also, he did not require any extra blood.

What's next?

We are waiting for Jacob to be released to recovery and Dr G thinks he can go right to his room tonight shortly thereafter.  He will likely remain in the hospital for 7-10 days - but we are not completely sure.

He has an SP tube, two urethral stents and the continence stoma.  As we understand it, the tube and stents will remain in place for about four weeks.  This will allow time for healing and for training on the use of the catheter.  If all goes as planned, he will eventually be down to just the catheter - no more pull-ups!

Please continue to pray for a fast but complete recovery and good pain management.


Thank you, thank you to all who have and continue to hold Jacob and our family up before the throne of our glorious Lord, Savior and King - Jesus.

On our way to see him...

He looks good - not fully awake, yet.



Mommy and Daddy