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Post by disciple4life on Dec 23, 2021 6:51:45 GMT -6
Dear Watchman family,
Please pray for our son, Clay who is 17.
He has a concave chest, and he said it felt like there was always a bag of concrete on his chest and it made him get tired quickly.
3 months ago he had surgery and they made two incisions -one on each side and put in a horizontal rod to push his chest out.
It' not healing.😭😱 He has swelling and the incision is draining pus after 3 months, and he had Mono.
They put him on a 9 day Steroid treatment and it helped the infection.
The bar was six different types of metals so they could mold it.
He goes back today to the surgeon for the 3rd time to see what the options are.
My wife is overwhelmed.
He can't tie his own shoes and can't sleep in his bed.
We need wisdom and extra grace.
Love you guys.
Merry Christmas.
Disciple4life
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Our son
Dec 23, 2021 7:19:36 GMT -6
Post by inaweofhim on Dec 23, 2021 7:19:36 GMT -6
Dear Watchman family, Please pray for our son, Clay who is 17. He has a concave chest, and he said it felt like there was always a bag of concrete on his chest and it made him get tired quickly. 3 months ago he had surgery and they made two incisions -one on each side and put in a horizontal rod to push his chest out. It' not healing.😭😱 He has swelling and the incision is draining pus after 3 months, and he had Mono. They put him on a 9 day Steroid treatment and it helped the infection. The bar was six different types of metals so they could mold it. He goes back today to the surgeon for the 3rd time to see what the options are. My wife is overwhelmed. He can't tie his own shoes and can't sleep in his bed. We need wisdom and extra grace. Love you guys. Merry Christmas. Disciple4life disciple4life, I am praying along with all our brethren for your son, your family. |
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Post by Natalie on Dec 23, 2021 7:41:11 GMT -6
I will be lifting you guys up in prayer. May God give you wisdom and peace and healing as you go through this.
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Post by mike on Dec 23, 2021 8:09:11 GMT -6
disciple4life - brother I cant even right now, I am saddened to hear that your son is enduring this. My prayers are with you and him and plead with the Lord on Clays behalf
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Our son
Dec 23, 2021 14:28:48 GMT -6
Post by boraddict on Dec 23, 2021 14:28:48 GMT -6
I am so sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Post by disciple4life on Dec 24, 2021 20:18:13 GMT -6
Hello again, my watchman family- mike, boraddict, inaweofhim, Natalie, & others. Thank you so much for your prayers. He went to the Surgeon for the 3rd time Wednesday, we asked about the possibility of taking out the rod with the 6 metals, and just replacing it with a Titanium one, sort of like a car, you have the engine already taken apart, but he said that they would have to let him heal, which may be 2 or 3 months, and then cut him open again, and there still a chance he could be allergic to Titanium. He said that Clay is on the border- [he didn't have to have the surgery to live] and he recommended that we just take it out and not put anything in there. My wife and I and Clay are all at peace with this and so they will take it out this coming Tuesday-it's about a 45 min procedure. So much relief. Very Merry Christmas to all of you. I really love this community and have learned so so much from you. Maranatha. Disciple4life |
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Post by Gary on Dec 24, 2021 22:12:56 GMT -6
I am praying for Clay and your family brother. Keep us posted.
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Post by Natalie on Dec 25, 2021 7:31:14 GMT -6
I will continue praying for you guys.
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Post by mike on Dec 25, 2021 7:40:21 GMT -6
Praying bro! Love you! May His abundant Grace overwhelm you, the Mrs, Clay & family
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Post by mike on Dec 28, 2021 8:16:24 GMT -6
disciple4life remembering you guys today. Praying for speedy, perfect procedure with excellent outcome
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Post by disciple4life on Dec 28, 2021 21:08:00 GMT -6
Thank you, mike and you all so so much. The procedure went well. He'll be sore a few days, but at least now he doesn't have 3 separate allergies all going at once attacking his body and rejecting the metals. He should be able to sleep in a regular bed in about a week and sleep all night. So grateful to you and to God. In 2 weeks, -about the 6th of January, he goes back to get the stitches taken out. Blessings to you all in the coming year. We're that much closer to the Harpazo. |
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Our son
Dec 29, 2021 0:08:30 GMT -6
Post by boraddict on Dec 29, 2021 0:08:30 GMT -6
Wow!
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Post by disciple4life on Dec 31, 2021 8:00:41 GMT -6
disciple4life, inaweofhim, Natalie, mike, boraddict, Gary, They took the bar out and he's on the mend. Even the surgeon doesn't know how long the recovery will be. Normally it should be about 2 1/2 months for the surgery itself, but due to the three different allergies of the six metals in the bar - his body was constantly reacting to multiple allergic issues and then starting draining fluid from the incisions, and his own tissue started coming out through the incisions. So Clay was the first any of the doctors or nurses had ever seen where a child was allergic to the bar that went into his chest. He's definitely getting better and hope he will be back to regular school next Wednesday, after the Christmas break. Blessings, and thanks for all your love and prayers.
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Post by mike on Dec 31, 2021 9:53:39 GMT -6
So happy to hear this my brother!
Load him up on anti-inflammatory naturals (like fish oil, turmeric, etc) if you arent already
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Post by mike on Feb 8, 2022 6:51:39 GMT -6
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