Abby Update

The last two days have been rough, but Abby has been a trooper.  Her ultrasound shows that she has a horseshoe kidney.  This is no big deal, just means that she can't play football.  Today was her surgery. Dr. Levitt and the staff up here have been WONDERFUL!  He told us that the Dr. in China did not do the initial surgery correctly.  Today's surgery was more extensive than Dr. Levitt thought.  But, he was able to fix EVERYTHING and he was very proud of his work. He said things came out so well that he did not want to risk any damage or infection that may cause them to have to go back in. He recommended a colostomy so that she would heal better and have less risk of infection.  The only downside is that we will have to come back in 6 weeks or so to have it reversed.

We thank you all for your prayers.  We know God is in control but we are only human and it is very hard seeing our little girl go through this.  Please continue keep Abby and us in your prayers.  She is in a good bit of pain, but has some pain medication and a booster button for when things get to bad.  The only problem is mom and dad don't have a button.  She is sleeping peacefully now.  We are hoping that by tomorrow she can have clear liquids.  We will be here at least until Jan. 25 when we have our follow up appointment.

It is hard for Mark and I to see her in pain because she is such a happy child and cries so infrequently.  We will post some pictures tomorrow when she is a little more up beat.  Thanks again for your prayers.

Detail info:

Room 435, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital

Phone # in the room is: 1-513-803-1435 

Just remember we are on Eastern Standard time.

   

Debbie, Mark and Abby