Jadon had his sternal surgery this afternoon. The sternum was opened up
again, cleaned out, flushed with antibiotics, and infected tissue was
removed. The bone was in relatively good shape so the surgeon was
happy with that. An attempt was made to access a fluid collection on
the right lung but it proved illusive as always. His sternum was rewired
and a different type of stich was used to close the skin so only a
small part can be reopened if necessary. He is back in the
cardiac critical care unit for at least overnight with the hope of
taking him off the ventilator in the morning. He has been dropping his
oxygen levels a bit tonight but finally seems to have stabilized.
Praying he continues to improve and not have any further setbacks. I am still fighting bronchitis so I was not able to be present at the hospital. Obviously this was tough on both Sara and I. We've got to admit... this is getting long. But our faith is in God. We know that he is in control.
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11
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