June 26th at 7am in Detroit, Michigan the open heart surgery will be performed. The entire procedure is expected to take approx. 5-6 hours. The first hour will be to put her under anesthetic and on the heart and lung machine. Dr. Walters is the surgeon from Detroit's Childrens Hospital a part of the Detroit Medical Center that will perform the procedure.Hayleigh and the family will be going down to Detroit on the 25th for pre-op testing. We covet your prayers for the whole thing, but the first specific request would be that she is free of any viral infections/colds or we will have to postpone again. The other is the health and freshness of Dr. Walters. He stated that if he had to do something like a heart transplant he would postpone her surgery so that he would be fresh are well rested for her operation. Gotta love that way of thinking!
We are preparing for 7 days stay at the hospital that is 3 hrs away from home, but have hopes of being home in 3-4 days as that apparently is common. Amazing that you could be home in 3-4 days after having your heart stopped, operated on and restarted again. Praise God for modern medicine (I know I am a little biased as I work in the field). We are looking into accommodations for that time frame. Hopefully we find something w/ the ability to cook as hospital food is not cheap!
We will keep everyone posted and up to date daily while we are there as we did before. Thanks in advance for all your support, love, encouragement and prayers. If you desire to visit we would love it, but understand with the cost of fuel these days, it may not be conducive. Please post comments and prayers as we love them. If you have any questions about any part of this please post them and we will answer.
Enjoy the new photos of our little BOOBER BUTT!
Until next time...
11 comments:
Our hearts and prayers go out over Hayleigh.
-Has anything even ever come close to sweet potatos?
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You are in my thoughts as prayers as always. If there is anything that is needed please let me know.
Love ya all lots!'
McKala
"..by His stripes we are healed." (1 Peter 2:24)
As always, my prayers are with you all and especially that gorgeous little cousin of mine. I love you all very much. Continue to stay positive and praise your way through this!
Megan Gaines
We're all thinking about and praying for your family. If you need anything at all please just ask.
the Loiselle family
We love you all,you are in our prayers and if you need anything let us know,the girls are more than welcome to come stay with us. Hayleigh is a trooper and she will do fine, especially with the VanKeuren stubborn streak, we are fighters!
you are all in our prayers. If theres anything you need let us know or your mom. The girls are welcome to come stay with us if they want to. Hayleigh is a trooper and we know she will do fine. Of course with the VanKeuren genes we like to win!!
you are all in our prayers. If theres anything you need let us know. The girls are more than welcome to come stay if they want to. Hayleigh is a trooper and I am sure with the VanKeuren genes, we like to win!! A Barb, Uncle Lee, Jesscia, Jordan & Mackenzie
Hello just wanted to let you know I am getting ready to e-mail over a few photo's and also that you are all in our hearts, thoughts & Prayers. P;ease let me know if there is anything you will need and please stay in touch
Jenny Krammen & Family
June 25 I will be praying so hard for you throughout the next couple days, sweet Hayleigh. Hugs to you and your wonderful parents.
Love, Dixie
(I work with Grandpa Brent!!)
Good luck Hayleigh, Aunt Barb loves you!
You are also in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry Krammen
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