Bettyjo went into surgery at 7:30am and came out at 2:50pm. Dr. Alam reported that the surgery went well. However, when they opened her up the spine had some dead material that needed to be cleared away by an orthopedic surgeon.
Normally the Dr. would put in a trachea tube, because of the overall swelling in the neck, but he did not want to do that to her, so she will be kept in recovery over night, and kept sedated. He has also administered an anti-swallowing drug. They will bring her around tomorrow, and she will be moved to ICU setpdown. In about three days he will have her try to swallow some water and ice chips. Dr. Alam is fairly confident that this surgery will be successful.
Please continue to pray for Bettyjo, as she is sedated in recovery, and that this surgery will work.
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Thanks for the update Bob - I pray that both of you will feel God's peace during this time of waiting and that the recovery process will be smooth.
Wonderful news!
Steve and Phyllis
You've all been on my mind and in my prayers all day, Bob. We'll pray for her recovery and healing and peace and comfort for you all.
Great to hear!! We'll continue the prayers.
Sounds positive. Now we'll just pray she recovers quickly.
DeAnn Miller
Great to hear some good news. Praying that today will bring more.
~ Marsha
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