Saturday, April 21, 2012
More Surgery
Scott is in surgery right now to have the bone flap removed again. It turns out that tests of the bone (which are apparently can't be conducted any sooner than right before they use the bone again) showed that Scott's bone has become infected. Now it must be removed. In addition, the CT scan from this am showed increased pressure in Scott's brain since the bone was replaced. Thus, the surgeon indicated that given the pressure, it would need to be removed anyway. The neurosurgeon estimated that they will wait about three months to attempt the surgery again. Next time will be a synthetic piece of bone since the real one has become infected and can no longer be used.
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Many, many, many prayers going out. Scott, you have proved what a fighter you are and I know that you are going to heal quickly and keep moving forward with your recovery. Jenn and Floyd, we love you and again, Penny, thank you for the posts!
ReplyDeleteSending all our love to you and your family, Scott and Jennifer. A & D
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about this setback. Hopefully, there will be more positive news soon. Sending you lots of love and strength from NC! Keep fighting Scott! - Dave Bjorkback
ReplyDeleteDang, I'm sorry to hear this. However, I am confident that synthetic bone will do the trick just fine, when the time comes. Many of my favorite people have a few artificial parts here and there - it's cool! Thinking good thoughts for healing and progress.
ReplyDeleteI've got all sorts of teflon parts in my skull (cheek, eye socket) and have had them ever since you've known me- and you see how pretty I am! This sounds like a big set back but if it could be done in 1987 it can be done now-even better. Hang in there Scott,Jenn Floyd and family- like I said before- he's a tough bird and will pull through!
ReplyDelete- Tim Elinoff
Hang in there Scott.
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