Sorry this posting is so late. Bettyjo went into surgery at about 3:30pm and came out at 6:45pm. When Dr. Willet briefed us on the surgery, he stated that when he go her opened up, the flap that Dr. Alam did in Feb. was completely dissolved by the infection she had in March. He first put in a trach tube, and then was able to put in the funnel which will help divert her saliva and will hopefully allow the esophagus to heal. The trach will stay in until the funnel comes out.
She will be in ICU for 24 to 48 hours, and will be in the hospital for a few more days. Bettyjo is alert and is able to communicate by writing on a piece of paper. Dr. Willet is hopeful that she will be able to speak without any trouble when the trach comes out.
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Thanks for the update Bob. Ya'll have been in my thoughts and prayers all day. May you feel God's presence sustaining you through these long days.
Doris
Yes, thanks for the update. I actually remembered her surgery was yesterday and was praying for it and you all. Continuing to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
remember the footprints in the sand! there is many prayers for betty jo and your family.
the woodburns
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