Yesterday Zech went in for minor surgery and some biopsies of his intestines, checking to see if all the nerve cells are there and working. I am not sure how I feel about what the surgeon thinks; however we are closer to a solution. Without knowing the exact issue at birth and what exactly was done in his original surgery, its hard to know what the intestines "look" like on the inside. Anyways, they think the nerve cells are there, but the anus is not in the right spot. So, he will have to undergo 2-3 major surgeries to correct this. He will be back on a colostomy bag while the surgery heals. I do not know when this will all take place, but the sooner the better. With all this said, bowel control is not guaranteed, but the odds will be better.
Also, while doing these tests yesterday, the minor surgery could not be done because they found some urinary issues that need corrected surgically. We're up to 3-4 major surgeries now. I was a basket case yesterday, I can't imagine what it will be like in the coming months. I feel so bad for him!! I can't stand it! Poor little guy!
Anyways, I know I'll be able to deal with it, just hope he's okay! I'll know more details in a couple weeks about his bottom. I go Monday to see about the urinary issues.
He's doing fine today. Not in too much pain, he's a little trooper! We've played with his cars, made tunnels with his blocks, and had a pretty good day!
Will keep everyone posted. Please pray for my little man!
Thanks and God Bless!
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