Met with the surgeons yesterday. Haddie has been gaining weight and is up to 5lbs 2 oz. They believe she is big enough for the surgery which will remove what's left of the teratoma. So a week from today, August 2nd, Haddie will have the surgery.They will have to intubate her again in order to give her the anesthesia. They will go in and remove all of the teratoma and also take the tail bone. Apparently the tailbone is where the tumor could grow back some day and since you don't have to have a tailbone, they are taking it. They will also do a little reconstructive work to make her little butt look more like a little butt.
Recovery time is anywhere from 1 week to 3 weeks. She will have to come off the breathing tube again which hopefully she will do quickly. Then as long as she doesnt have a ton of bradys...we should be headed home!
We are excited about knowing the date and knowing that we are almost able to come home! We aren't so excited that our little one has to be intubated and go through the surgery process....but it's what she needs.
God has truly blessed us. Please keep Hadassah in your prayers this upcoming week and especially on Friday. We appreciate you all! Have a great weekend!
I am a friend of Beverly Powell and have been following your journey. What a testimony it is. Your little Haddie is precious!. I am continuing to send prayers up for you all.
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