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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Surgery

My dad is going in for back surgery tomorrow afternoon. Over the past several years, his back has just got really bad to where it has limited his activites. He can't stand for a limited time because it just puts too much strain on his back. He has been getting shots every 3 months, but they are no longer working. They ran some tests, and there are 2 discs in his back that have totally collapsed. The doctor is worried, but he is going to do everything he can to fix it.

We as a family are worried because it is a very risky surgey because of his heart problems. If he doesn't have the surgery, he could be in a wheel chair for the rest of his life or if he does have it, there may be a chance that he doesn't make it through the surgery. As you can tell we are torn between the 2 because we want him to have a better quality of life and be able to do the things that he enjoys doing...but then again we don't want to face things if something goes wrong.

Please, just say pray for him that all goes well.
Thanks!

I will keep you updated! :)

5 comments:

ChelleStamps said...

Oh Jack, I will pray for him and for your family. That scares me because my husband crushed two discs in his back at work a few years ago. He's been getting the shots, but they seem to be working less and less. The doctor keeps saying he wants us to think about surgery, but Shane doesn't even want to think about it.

Know that I love you and I will pray for you and for your dad.

Amber said...

I hope that it all goes smoothly. I will absolutely add him to my prayers. Things like that are so scary, Good Luck!

Brittany said...

he will pull through! I swear he has nine lives! I really wish I could be there with you guys I am really upset that I can't be... I love him so much! Please keep me updated about everything! Love ya Jack :)

Carly said...

i hope it all goes well. i'll be praying for you guys! keep us updated.

Hayward Family said...

Jackie! How did it go? We will keep him in our prayers, for sure.