We just finished speaking with the neurosurgeon that operated on Mikey. He was very happy with how things worked out today. He was able to remove everything that he could visually see, and even went back in to get a bit more they found on ultrasound towards the end. He said the tumor had taken up about 90% of the available space inside Mike's spinal cord, and he had to have a small piece of bone removed for them to have access.
Mikey is still in the OR right now with anesthesia, but should be moving to recovery fairly soon. He will spend tonight in the ICU. Our next hurdle is to see how he did neurologically. We should know more about that as he wakes up, and over the next few days.
Thanks to everyone that was praying for us today. Please keep them coming so that he comes through this without any neurological problems. Anytime they operate in an area as sensitive as the spinal cord that is a risk that you take.
We are hoping to see Mikey in recovery in the next hour or so. I will post more information when we get it.
It's been a long day, but we are very happy with what we have heard so far.
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Thanks for the update...we have been praying, and will continue to do so!!
Love you,
Herring Family
Love and prayers coming your way.
What wonderful news! I am so very happy for all of you. What a relief to hear that they got so much of the tumor. I will keep praying hard. All the best tonight and tomorrow as you wait to see how things progress. Blessings and lots of love!
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