Hospital Day #7 - 12/5/23 PM PRE-OP
Brittney’s surgery to repair her carotid & vertebral arteries with stents just started! It will probably take 2-3 hours and then she’ll spend the night in the ICU. We are so grateful for your prayers!
She has been very nervous, weaker and more tired recently. But still no signs of stroke! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 She is just ready to get the surgery done and to feel better 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Here is what they are doing regarding all (4/4) of the arteries that supply blood to her brain (diagrams attached may be helpful too):
- 1-2 stents (& angioplasty/balloon expansion) in her torn & 60% blocked (with pseudo aneurysm) right carotid artery (side of neck into brain)
- 1 stent (& angioplasty/ballon expansion) in her torn & 73% blocked (with pseudo aneurysm) right vertebral artery (from top section of spine into brain)
- Her left vertebral artery is 100% blocked and inoperable - but we’re praying that the Lord reopens it over time!
- Her left carotid artery is irregular with a small tear and pseudo aneurysm, but currently has no blockage so no stents are needed at this time
Here are some ways to pray:
- For a successful angioplasties (balloon expansions) and emplacement of the stents
- For no strokes or brain damage during or after surgery
- For skill, wisdom, and discernment for the doctors and nurses to see and do everything that needs to be done
- For Brittney’s full healing and recovery with no future complications, arterial tears, blockages, aneurysms, or strokes
- For peace of mind and God’s comfort for our daughters during the surgery, recovery, and into the future
Thank you so much for your encouraging words, love, and prayers!!
Philippians 4:6-7 “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
