They just took Scott into what should be his fourth and final surgery. He was awake and in good spirits and in his words he was feeling "good". He even made a few phone calls on his cell phone before they took him back!
He received a wonderful blessing from our Dad and his cousin Johnny. Scott specifically asked if Johnny could come and we we're so grateful that he was able to. We're so grateful for the power of the priesthood.
Today's surgery will take 3-4 hours. The plan is to amputate his leg at mid thigh (it's currently right at his knee) and create a "flap" that they can use to close his wound.
They did discuss moving Scott to the medical floor, possibly tomorrow, if all goes well with his surgery. He will come back to the ICU today, after his surgery, and then we will see how the day/night goes.
We're so happy to be getting what we hope will be this "final" surgery over with. This feels like the last obstacle that needs to happen before we can really start this healing/recovery process.
I'll update as soon as his surgery is over and we talk to the surgeon.
April,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for keeping us all informed, almost to the minute. Our hearts go out to the Newman family, they are such great examples to us all. Just last week Shaylie wouldnt let me pay her for babysitting, and called it a "Service". What a wonderful family!!