On Tuesday, August 12th, Stacie met with the
specialist here at the Mayo Clinic Hospital. He felt that Stacie was at the
point that she needed to have surgery and we scheduled it for the next day. We
arrived early and after several blood tests and last minute adjustments they
took Stacie back into the O.R. for her surgery. She had a few procedures done during the almost 3
hour surgery, including a diagnostic laparoscopy, excision and stripping of endometriosis
throughout her lower abdomen, pelvis & colon, a cystoscopy and even a mini laparotomy.
During the surgery they discovered an endometriosis implant located on her lower bowel and, when attempting
to remove it, the bowel opened up. They were able to contain it and repaired
it without having to do a bowel resection! (yet another Tender Mercy) They found that the endometriosis
implant had grown into the bowel to a point where it was almost completely
through the wall; which made that part of her colon very unstable.
We were lucky
that they discovered it here, during the surgery, where they were able to contain and quickly fix it before it caused major complications. The surgeon felt
that the surgery went well but they will be keeping Stacie here a few more days in the
hospital to make sure there are no more complications. The recovery has been
a little rough but Stacie is doing well, considering what she has just gone
through, and she is looking forward to coming home to her boys hopefully early
next week!
We are overwhelmed with the generosity, love and support that is shown to us on a daily basis! We are where we are today because so many of you have stepped in to lighten, and even have carried, our burdens when we felt we just couldn't do it anymore.
We look forward to the day where we can strengthen and support others at the level you have all shown us. We are blessed to have our faith, our family & our friends!
Thank you so very much. We love you all!!!
We are praying for a quick recover for you both. We are so blessed to have you both in our lives. Love you both!
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