Saturday, September 15, 2012

Returning to Surgery in the AM

Well after having a rough afternoon Carter seemed to turn around after the blood transfusion. But Dr. Giess was here about 30 minutes ago and told us Carter needed to return to the operating room tomorrow morning. They have Carter scheduled for surgery at 8am. The bleeding has not slowed down and Carter has developed a pocket of blood in his chest cavitity. They will open the chest back up and "clean up" the chest cavitity. Dr. Giess will remove the pocket of blood and make sure all bleeding is controlled. He said it wouldn't be a long surgery. He also does not have to work on the heart so I am assuming they will not have to stop the heart. He will have the postop chest pain again like he did on Wednesday. He probably will not come back to the ICU with a breathing tube but there is a slight possibility. Mentally I understand this is minor compared to what Carter went through on Tuesday. But I can't believe how in an instant life can change. I can't believe I have to let him go with Dr. Geiss and the OR team again. It's knowing what he has to go through that breaks my heart. He has no idea this is going to take place. He has no clue what any of this means. He is an innocent 7 year old boy who could really use a break. He is the sweetest yet strongest person I know. He definitely has a purpose in this world. I just wish he didn't have to hurt so much. Please continue to pray for Carter. He could definitely use your prayers and positive thoughts. Please please pray for him........

5 comments:

  1. It was so good to see him in such a better mood tonight. Praying that this is quick and it gets him on the road to a faster recovery. Praying for all of you. Love you lots!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kim,
    I'm Cherie Yackley's Sister and I want you to know that we are praying hard for Carter and your family. I have many friends praying for all of you as well and know that Carter has Angels around him and is going to get through this. My Daughter was born with health issues and we went through surgeries when she was 4 and 10 and I know the stress and anxiety that this puts on a Parent. It doesn't seem fair that any child should have to deal with these type of situations. My Daughter had open heart surgery 2 summers ago,only this time she had a son that was a toddler, so again, the anxiety and fears were unbearable. I know that my family and friends were around us, were praying and gave us the support that helped us get through those very difficult times. Shannon is now healthier than she's ever been in her life and will celebrate her 35 birthday tomorrow. We're all with you, prayer changes things and God will watch over our little Carter. God Bless you and your family and know in your heart Carter will be well and happy soon!!!

    Lori Murphy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much for your prayers. Your story gives me hope and a feeling of peace. I hope your daughter had a happy birthday with many many more to come!! Life is truly amazing!

      Delete
  3. Kim & Matt, I recently just found about about your family's situation and me and my family's hearts go out to you. I myself being a father to 6 kids, including my oldest boy who is only 3 month's older then Carterknow how hard this would effect us. We will make sure to inform our church in the morning and keep you in our thoughts until you make it through this, also look forward to coming down from Minnesota for the benefit in October.

    Billy Haff

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much. We really appreciate your support and prayers!!

      Delete

Leave Team Carter a Message: