After 5 hours of surgery, the surgeon came out to let us know that the surgery went "very well". We were all very relieved to hear that the "tumor came out just fine" and that none of the tumor was left over. In addition to taking out the tumor, they put in a chest port (a semi-permanant IV) and a chest tube (to drain any fluid from the deflated lung). They also did the spinal tap and drew bone marrow. Needless to say, girly will be VERY uncomfortable for a few days...in the words of the doctor, "she will be a very unhappy little puppy for the next 24 hours".
Sarah will be in the PICU until the chest tube is clear and her left lung is operational (should be sometime today). They will pull the chest tube and keep her for a couple days.
We are excited that we have now begun the road to recovery. Please pray that
- her little body recovers
- the bone marrow test comes back negative
- there is instant change in her symptoms
I will try to keep everyone updated on her progress. Thank you all for praying for our family!
38 comments:
Oh, I'm so relieved to hear that little Sarah's surgery went so well. I am sorry that she's uncomfortable right now, but we will certainly pray for quick comfort and recovery, and for good news on the results of the bone marrow test. Thank you for keeping us all so well informed! Lisa
PS If Sarah is allowed to receive gifts at the hospital (and if you think it's alright) would you post where they can be sent?
Thanks for posting...along with so many others, I've been praying all day, wondering where ya'll were in the process. I will pray for the next few hours/days..they may seem very long for you all. So glad to hear the good report from the surgeons. Now onto recovery...will be praying for all of you!
so glad to hear such good news!!--we'll pray for her and her mommy and daddy while her little body recovers from the surgery.
grateful for you guys!
Praise God!!! I am so glad to hear it went well. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers constantly and will continue to be. Thanks for updating us, I've been checking all day :)
Love you guys,
Joe and Rakel B
Thanking God for his mercy and keeping little girly in our prayers!
Thank you Lord!
I'm so glad that the surgery went well! We will keep praying for all of you!!!!
emily b.
We're so grateful for these updates. God will be with little Sarah and with Mom and Dad. We're asking for His grace and power for all of you.
Josh & Shannon
You have been on our hearts and in our prayers all day. The Lord woke me up at 4:30 this morning to pray for you and Sarah.
We continue to pray....
LeAnne (for all the Keelers)
So glad to hear that things went so well. We are praying for a quick recovery. Appreciate all your updates...if you have any nurse questions, always feel free to call, especially once you get her home.
Brewers - you are an inspiration...our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Buckbergs
So happy to hear that surgery went well. Praying for you all.
the Fedelis
We've been praying for you ... I took time today during my quiet time and during my several trips in the car to pray for Sarah and you two. We love you!
Chris and Ally L
I've been thinking about you all throughout the day today, hoping all was going well. So glad to hear things are looking positive! Hope to hear more good news on Monday! Thanks for keeping us up to date! Kisses to little Sarah from cousin Tyler!
Love,
Dawn, Mike & Tyler
Dear Mom, Dad, and Sarah,
I love you, mom, dad, and Sarah. I miss you. Aunt Jess took us to Target to by gifts for you and Sarah. We played outside with Cara after she brought us lunch.
See you soon.
Love, Alethea
Dear Mom, Dad, and Sarah,
I love you and we bought you gifts. Mom and Dad, I love you. I love you and I miss you very much. I love Sarah too.
Love,
mikaela
Spell Daddy's Birthday. Spell RaRa feels better. Spell I love you Mommy.
Love, Caleb
(this was an exact translation!)
So glad things went well today! This morning at 7:30 (yes---30 min before any of them should be up), we were all in your bed and Mikaela prayed for Sarah. Caleb was the one in charge of telling people to close their eyes while we prayed.
See you tomorrow. Can't wait to give my girl a kiss. Love you guys!
As so many have said, what a joy it was to read that the surgery went well-we were checking for updates all afternoon. Praying for you all tonight. The Lowes
So grateful to hear that surgery went well. The girls and I have been praying for you all throughout the day. You'll remain in our hearts and prayers.
With Love,
Chris, Susan and girls
We are following your blogs and praying for you guys. Your faith is such an encouragement and testimony. Thank you for keeping us posted. Heather and Pat Cook
A picture says a thousand words...achingly sad for Sarah...
We are SO glad to hear that things went well today...Sarah and your struggle is constantly on our minds and hearts.
Love, Uncle Rob, Aunt RaRa & Jacob
I heard of your story from my Aunt Tereza. I am praying for your family and especially your baby girl. My heart breaks for you...
Love Kristy Lynn
Yay! Praise God! We've all been praying over here... God is so good :)
We will continue to pray!
Sarah - we love you and are praying for you, Mommy, Daddy and your sisters and brother too. You are our precious Sarah Bear - we will give hugs and kisses real soon! All our love, Grandma and Grandpa Brewer
Good news! OH that makes me so happy! We'll keep on praying over here at the Robb house!
What a sad little face~but how glad and grateful we are for the good news! We've been praying and thinking of you guys all day and sent word to friends near and far to pray, too. We'll be praying for Sarah's comfort and health!
Love,
The Clincys
Praise the Lord!! We cannot express how grateful we are. We wish we could take her pain away, but we know that Jesus is in her pain with her and is comforting her. You all have our love and our prayers, but we are more thankful that you have the Lord with you now.
We love you!
Young, Grace, Allyson, Charissa and Evan
Such good news! We will continue to pray...
Love,
The Herman's
how true that a picture conveys a thousand words.......it broke my heart for her, and for you two. amazing that a doc saying "went very well" can lift our hearts so much. hoping for continued good news....dave & gretchen allen
Yeah!!! We are all so happy and relieved that Sarah got past this first big hurdle. It's hard to imagine such a small angel going through such a big operation, but she made it. Feel better soon, Sarah!
We started our day praying for you and kept praying throughout the day. The cast of Joseph stopped rehearsal and prayed for little Sarah and for you. Praise God for the good report on the tumor! We will continue to pray for her recovery. May God use this experience in some incredible way!
Keeping you close in prayer - The Perdues
Our prayers continue for Sarah's comfort and healing, and for strength and peace for Mom and Dad and the entire family. We are praising God for the successful surgery!
Love and Blessings,
The Mohrs
Dear Dave and Jen,
We continue to pray for you and your family each day. Praying that Sarah will heal quickly and that you will continue to experience God's grace and strength as you wait for the reports. Thank you Lord for how you moved on behalf of the Brewer's for Sarah's surgery and the great care they are receiving.
Love and prayers,
Jamie and Cindy Leach
Dave and Jen,
YEAH!! We are praying for you both and for Sarah!!
Love,
Sara Anderson
Grateful to hear the surgery went well. We feel so bad for the little one. Surgery I had recently involved lung collapsing and a chest tube...and I wanted to cry too. We are praying for Sarah's fast healing and grace for the family.
Castro Family
Kathleen & Roger Ramkeesoon said: Praise God that the surgery went well. We will continue to pray. Being secific in the request for prayer is important. Thank God for making you strong parents for your family.
Dear Dave and Jen,
Like so many, we have been praying for you all and are so thankful that the surgery went well. The pictures really affected us, and we have printed them out to carry Sarah even more closely on our hearts in prayer.
with love to you all,
Linda (for all the Malcolms)
We are inspired by your faith and trust in Christ as you walk through this trial with your little Sarah. I praise God for His mercy and kindness to you and thank Him for a successful surgery! We will keep praying that God will sustain and strengthen the Brewer's with His righeous righe hand. Love, Todd, Stephanie, and the EauClaire kids
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