Sam is hanging in there and we are so proud of how tough he is! Yesterday was a difficult day filled with lots of prayers and pacing! Sam had fundoplication surgery which is when the upper curve of the stomach (the fundus) is wrapped around the esophagus and sewn into place so that the lower portion of the esophagus passes through a small tunnel of stomach muscle. This surgery strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter), which stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. Sam also had a g-tube put in to assist with feedings and to be used for medications. We are very hopeful that this surgery will help Sammy to feel better and take away the discomfort that he has been experiencing. We are so happy to have the surgery done. Now we are on to the next task which is continuing to control Sam's pain and discomfort and keeping his tube vented and not tugged out of his tummy.
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Thinking of you all. Hope Sam's recovery is quick and that his tube stays in place.
Erin and Jeff. Hope this does wonders for Sam so he can start feeling good again. It has been a long challenging road for all of you. Sam knows he has the best family in the world and because he does he will get better. You all are remarkeable. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Please let me know what I can do to help.
Amanda
Praying for you Sam! Wish we were there to help entertain and read books too! All our love to all of you.
I hope that Sam recovers quickly from this with as little discomfort as possible. For my daughter the fundo and g-tube were life saving. I hope that Sam feels as much better with them as my daughter does!
Thinking of you all! I am hoping that Sam feels better soon so you all can rest! My prayers are on going...thanks for keeping us posted on how Samm is feeling. Taske care!
Hi all -
Thinking of and praying for all of you during these days and weeks.
I know all of you are there and hanging in there - but if there is anything that any of us can do we would be more than willing. Hope this all gives Sam some relief which in turn will give relief to all of you! Love to all, Marcy
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