Our little Iron Man underwent surgery today; the doctors did not want to delay it any longer for various reasons and scheduled Austin for 9am this morning, he was taken down to the OR at 9:30. The medical team led by one of the best (if not the best) surgeons in the world in VAD surgery preformed the operation.
The procedure took approximately 6 hours and it was a long six hours. Austin had a room full of family and friends waiting and when they brought him back to the ward, as hard as it was to see him like we did, we were all relieved to see him after his surgery.
Austin is a remarkable young man, he's now on a heart transplant list, and what we need now for our little man is a miracle. There have been a few cases where people have not required the transplant after this type of surgery, sometimes the heart will correct itself. Sure it'll take a miracle, but I believe in miracles and I won't stop praying for our brave little Iron Man.
I like what my youngest sister said, instead of Austin we're going to change his name to Awesome, cause he sure is!
I like what my youngest sister said, instead of Austin we're going to change his name to Awesome, cause he sure is!
Amazing what is done these days. He's gone through quite an ordeal. I hope the miracle happens for everybody.
ReplyDeleteRed so far so good, thank you.
DeleteI'll pray for him. A big hug from Italy.
ReplyDeleteErika
Thank you so much Erika, when Austin wakes up I'll let him know that he was being prayed for in Italy, he's going to be so happy!
DeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Darlene!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bev, there's been a lot of improvement!
DeleteWow, so he did have to go through surgery. I sure hope he pulls through well, and hope he finds a heart or better yet his own heart recovers and heals to like new. Were all pull for Austin.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately Horst Austin did go through surgery but he's past the crucial first 24 hours, he's on the mend which is fantastic! And thank you.
DeleteI send you all my positive thinking for this "little man" Austin!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Greece
Monika
Thank you Monika, I appreciate it and Austin is going to be so happy when he's awake to hear that someone in Germany is sending positive energies this way.
DeleteWow! I had no idea about this.. What have I missed out on?! So glad that the operation seems to have gone well, and I'm sure he'll make a quick and speedy recovery. My prayers are with him.
ReplyDeleteThank you Saz, when Austin wakes up I'll let Austin know you were praying for him and he's going to be happy to hear this I'm sure!
DeleteSending you love and prayers - hoping that all goes really well with his recovery and will be praying for that miracle.
ReplyDeleteThank you Beverly, there's progress and the doctors are pleased with how well Austin is doing, maybe the breathing tube can come out tomorrow... we're all hoping and praying on this end!
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