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Paton came through his surgery this morning very well. Thank you all for your prayers. The neurologist determined that the valve portion of the shunt was the problem. They inserted a new, "programmable" valve closer to the top of his head (I think it would be really cool to have a remote control for your head!). The drainage tube was then rerouted to that new valve. The old shunt valve (in the picture below you can see the bandage nearer the back of his head) was left in place, as there is the danger of hemorrhaging at the site. It will only be removed if it becomes a problem. The little fella's sleeping a lot today, along with his mama (neither got much sleep last night!). God is good.
We are praying for little Paton. So thankful that he came through the surgery so well. We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteMust be hard to watch your little fella go through all that. That picture of Jen with Paton is so sweet. Praying that God will continue to sustain you all, and care for Paton as only He can.
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