Surgery #13

Well we almost made it to transplant without another hospital stay and surgery added to Max's very large medical record.

Max will be undergoing surgery yet again on Tuesday morning (June 22nd) to see what's causing his dialysis issues. He hasn't been draining well for about a month now. The only thing that we can think that could be causing the draining problem is that there is something wrapped on the end of the catheter that is blocking the fluid from draining. So, that explains why he is going into surgery.

I have to admit that I am kind of relieved that this is where we are going with this. As much as I hate that Max will have to undergo anesthesia yet again, it's a relief that we may be able to get a good nights sleep again. I don't remember the last time I slept through the night. I even woke up in the middle of the night while Tim and I were in New Jersey over the weekend. Habit I guess.

You read that correctly. Tim and I made the 10 hour drive to New Jersey this past weekend for Tim's brother's wedding. It was a Max free weekend, but I think I spent more time on the phone with doctors, nurses and my mom than I did enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong, I did have a good time. The wedding was beautiful and I didn't fall walking up the stairs to do my reading and the reception was a blast (thank you Amaretto and Coke)! We did have a good time but it was nice to get home so that we could take care of Max and the issues that he was having.

Anyway, if you could please keep Max in your prayers that this surgery goes well. I am also asking for you to keep Tim and I in your prayers. I am to my breaking point and don't feel like I can do this anymore. Please pray for our strength and that we make it to transplant without anymore hurdles to jump over.