Surgery is over

I wanted to let everyone know that surgery went very well and we hope to have him out of ICU tomorrow. I will let you when he can have visitors. Thank you all for your prayers.

first surgery update

We just got our first update. Taylor went under just fine. They just started the incision at about 10:35. We also found out that he will be in ICU today and tomorrow. So anyof you that were planning on visiting today don't plan on coming until Tuesady evening or Wednesday. I will keep you up updated. Here is a picture before he went in.

Spinal fusion

I thought this might help explain the surgery a little better. The rods will be connected to each side of his pelvic bone then run up most of his spine. He will still be able to bend at the neck and waist.

Surgical correction involves correcting the curve (although not all the way) and fusing the bones in the curve together. Bone grafts are laid across the exposed surface of each vertebra. These grafts will regenerate, grow into the bone, and fuse the vertebrae together. The bones are held in place with one or two metal rods held down with hooks and screws, which also helps to support the fusion of the vertebrae.

Taylor's spine

Begining of a possible cold

Taylor's thinking on getting a head cold. ..YIKES!!! If he gets sick within 4 weeks of surgery (here we are at three) they we reschedule it for another time. It wouldn't be until after the New Year because it takes a few months to get in. The poor kid is hurting and needs to get it done soon. I just hope his congestion goes away within the next day or two.

Taylor's surgery/blog

Hi, just starting this blog thing, we'll see how it goes!

Taylor is going to be having major back surgery in October and I thought this would be an easy way to keep everyone informed. I will try to post every time I hear anything new, so check back often!