A Change of Plans

So, today's surgery didn't go quite as planned....as in there wasn't a surgery.

After about 1 1/2 after we sent Owen back to surgery we were called to meet with one of the doctors. We were expecting this, as the plan was to place the G-tube first (about an hour procedure) and meet with that doctor as the other surgeon began working on Owen's bladder.

Apparently as Owen was sedated his heart began going into unacceptable rhythms, called SVT. His heart rate would jump from the 120's to the 200's in seconds. His blood pressure was also bottoming out to the 40's/20's. So, the doctors tried a couple of different things, but eventually decided it wasn't safe to continue with the procedure.

However...the urologist was able to do the bladder scope (cystosocopy) and take a peek into Owen's bladder. If you've read before, you know that this bladder surgery was necessary to prepare for transplant, as he felt Owen's bladder was not trustworthy and far from being ready to accept a new kidney.

Well....are you ready?? I'll just go ahead and quote the doctor, as he said it best....

"I would transplant Owen tomorrow if everything were in order and ready to go."

There is a reason this surgery didn't go through. I firmly believe God intervened to either:
a. Show us there is problem with either how Owen's heart handles anesthesia or he has some kind of reaction to to the anesthesia.
b. Owen's bladder is being HEALED and will not need surgery.

(I prefer option b.)  :)

However, we don't know anything yet. Owen has been moved to the cardiac floor for 24 monitoring that's a bit more advanced than the regular. Of course, his heart rate has been nothing less of perfect since coming off anesthesia. :)

Could this have been a fluke? Yes. Could Owen need a different type of anesthesia? Yes. Could there be an issue with how Owen's heart handles anesthesia due to his kidney disease? Yes. Are we all confused? YES.

So in all, it really stinks that Owen went under anesthesia "for nothing" and feels yucky. It stinks that he still has that pesky NG tube. BUT...it's wonderful that he did not have a bladder surgery that he may never need!

I knew God worked in mysterious ways, and I knew He was wanting to show himself to me, and I think he's got my attention now. :)

So basically, we don't know how long we will be here. We don't know what caused the issue during transplant. We don't know if they will move the transplant date.

What do we know? We know that God is good, God is powerful, and God is here. Owen urologist said he can perform today's scheduled surgery at the time of transplant.....however he may not need it after all. :) He was quite pleased with the change in his bladder that he saw today.

So, friends, I ask you to continue to storm the gates of Heaven for Owen. We've seen that God is trying to tell us something today. We may not know exactly what it is, however we have to stop and listen. Pray that this heart rhythm was a fluke, and just God's way of stopping a surgery He didn't plan for Owen to have. Pray for wisdom for our doctors. That they can develop a plan that will benefit Owen best and that we will feel comfortable with.

Thank you so, so much for all the prayers and encouragement we have been receiving today. It's almost overwhelming when we see just how many people are lifting Owen's name to the Lord. Keep praying...He's obviously listening! :)

^"You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.’” 2 Chronicles 20:17