We made it to UCLA and Lacey was admitted without any problems. The new building is really nice, with lots of improvements over the old one.
Lacey's surgery will very likely be first tomorrow, which means they'll start between 7 and 8 a.m. It could take 4-6 hours.
After a slew of bedside visits this afternoon with various doctors, it is obvious that blood clotting/thinning issues will be critical. Since Lacey has both a genetic predisposition to clots and a history of clots when not on blood thinners, they are on heightened alert. But they don't want a hemorrhage either. It is a delicate situation with no clear answer. Her open heart surgery alone warrants blood thinners for multiple reasons. So the questions now are:
- Should she be on thinner(s) after surgery?
- If so, which one(s) and for how long?
The hematologists agree that a clot would be more dangerous than a hemorrhage, although either one is not good.
We're a little unsettled by their uncertainty. But their uncertainty is reminding us to lean more on the Almighty, which is definitely not a bad thing!
The list of prayer requests from yesterday's entry (11/05) is still current. But given this uncertainty, please pray that God would take control of their decisions, and the surgeons' decisions.
Thank you for your prayer support. May God provide for all your needs as He has for ours!
With much love and gratitude,
Scott and Gina
2 comments:
I just want you guys to know I read all your e mails and the blog now that I know there is a blog. He is the God who sees and knows everything and the comforter. I hope above all that you would reach out for the hand extended to you guys by God. He wants to take you every step of the way. I am very concerned about her as you are. Your lives are a testimony to me as you love and care for Lacey with supernatural strength from the Lord. Thank you for being in my life. I miss you. Keep in touch. Thank you for trusting me with knowing the information about Lacey so I can pray.
Love you guys,
TeriLynne and John Jablonsky
Good Morning
God is with you in that hospital room. Don't forget to call to Him.He loves you. You are not alone. As long as I am alive you will have my support. I love you guys.
TeriLynne
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