prayers needed

[fatnhappy]

for my 9 year old son.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h152/lhsjfk3t/001-12.jpg

He has a very large tumor. The only good news is that it's benign. It's called a juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. It's so large it's already pressing against his brain. At an undetermined date in the near future we are headed to the children's hospital of Pittsburgh to see "the guy" to remove it. No surgery is without risk, this one in particular. The main danger with this tumor is uncontrolled bleeding. Depending on what they find, the tumor may well be fed directly by the carotid artery, in which case they won't be able to embolize it completely.

He may need multiple surgeries.

[Southern Son]

I hope all goes well for you little bloke.

[Bosshaug]

My prayers are with you and your family, especially your son.

[stubshaft]

Prayers for your overcoming this condition. May Gods hand guide your healers.

[crabo]

You got it. Thanks for asking us to pray with you.

[waksupi]

We're with you, Dean.

[lead-1]

Prayers sent for all involved and may God be with you thru all this. <><

[Bret4207]

Thoughts and prayers on the way big time!

[Ajax]

Prayers sent Dean.

Andy

[hardcase54]

Prayers going out. Take heart. My son went through 3 brain surgeries( car accident ), I tell you it was the longest 6 months of my life.

[dieguy59]

Prayers sent, He is the Great Physician.

Eldon

[smoked turkey]

I have also sent prayers along that the surgery will be totally successful and they will get all of it and it will cause no more problems for him as he grows. I know when its one of your kids it is especially hard. It will be alright.

[BBA]

Prayers sent.

[jmsj]

Dean,
My family is praying for yours. Hope all goes well.
Stay strong my friend, keep us updated.
God Bless, jmsj

[45nut]

prayers ongoing

[Geraldo]

I will be praying for him. By the way, what's his name?

Make sure that they tell you everything you want to know. It's your right on your son's behalf to be fully informed, but sometimes the medical machine runs right over people. Be firm with the docs because they're working for you. If someone doesn't have time to tell you everything you need to know, they're probably another guy who is every bit as good somewhere else.

Also, everything is negotiable and that includes medical care. Billing people can and do cut deals in advance because it's a choice of getting what your insurance will pay in a network or having you take that money elsewhere, and in this case it's a lot of money.

[Recluse]

Prayers from here as well.

Do we need to organize a blood drive for that area to make sure we have plenty on hand?

:coffee:

[blackthorn]

From our house to yours--prayers and best wishes for your son's complete and speedy recovery!!! I cannot begin to imagine the anxiety and turmoil that you and your family, especially your son, must be going through. Keep the faith, there are better days ahead!

[bullshot]

I pray your boy has the best surgeon on the planet.

[krag35]

From Me and Mine, to You and Yours, You are in our thoughts and prayers.

[gray wolf]

Yes my friend, I have just said a prayer for your son.
You also have my wishes for a speedy recovery. In Jesus name


Sam

[mroliver77]

Add another from Ohio.
Jay

[Triggerhappy]

Our prayers are with you and your son as well as with the surgeon and his team. Please give your son our best wishes and support as well.

Brian & Jessie

[old turtle]

My daughter has epilepay and has had 2 brain operations,both of which came out well. I know how scary this can be. With faith and prayers much good can happen. My prayers have been sent.

[MtGun44]

Done. Best wishes for a 100% successful outcome.

Bill

[Wayne Smith]

Prayer for him, your family, and the medical team involved. God is good and angels are with us, if you don't believe this just ask Selmerfan!

[fatnhappy]

thank you all.

[WILCO]

Lots of great comfort here and I can add nothing more. Prayers said. Keep moving forward.

[MT Gianni]

Prayers sent.

[Dframe]

Hope everything goes well for the little guy.

[sleeper1428]

Best of everything to you and your son. As a retired anesthesiologist, I urge you to choose your anesthesiologist as carefully as you do your surgeon. He/she will be keeping your son alive and stable throughout what may well be a rather extensive surgical procedure and it will be up to him/her to keep up with what can be a rather impressive blood loss and electrolyte shift during the exploration and excision of this type of tumor. Keep in mind that the old 'Captain of the Ship' concept wherein the surgeon virtually ran the Operating Room was discarded years ago and now the anesthesiologist is an equal participant in the patient care team and has full responsibility for management of the patient while under anesthesia. As we used to say - 'A good surgeon deserves good anesthesia - A poor surgeon requires it!'

Trust all turns out well for your boy.

Regards,

sleeper1428

[fatnhappy]

Best of everything to you and your son. As a retired anesthesiologist, I urge you to choose your anesthesiologist as carefully as you do your surgeon. He/she will be keeping your son alive and stable throughout what may well be a rather extensive surgical procedure and it will be up to him/her to keep up with what can be a rather impressive blood loss and electrolyte shift during the exploration and excision of this type of tumor. Keep in mind that the old 'Captain of the Ship' concept wherein the surgeon virtually ran the Operating Room was discarded years ago and now the anesthesiologist is an equal participant in the patient care team and has full responsibility for management of the patient while under anesthesia. As we used to say - 'A good surgeon deserves good anesthesia - A poor surgeon requires it!'

Trust all turns out well for your boy.

Regards,

sleeper1428

One of the complications for his procedure is the fact that I am susceptible to malignant hyperthermia. Genetics being what they are, as an anesthesiologist you can appreciate how important that tidbit of information is. The only reason I know this is due to the knowledge and foresight of an anesthesiologist 30 years ago.

thank you

[skeettx]

Hello
I have prayed and ask the Father to place your son and your family in His hands
That He would protect you and comfort you
Mike

[Murphy]

Prayers sent and will continue till all is well.

Murphy

[Light attack]

Prayers lifted up and prayer request sent to our prayer chain. May the good Lord Bless you and keep you.

Light Attack

[Dean D.]

I will be keeping your son and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers Dob. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help beyond moral support.

Dean D.

[Firebricker]

Prayers sent and more to continue. FB

[casterofboolits]

Best wishes and prayers for you and your son. I've been in your shoes and the only advice I can give is to stay calm and work your way thru this.

The Ronald McDonald house near the hospital is a resoure you could check out. We have used the houses in two states and they will help you by cutting costs for your family while your son is in the hospital.

I donate to the houses whenever I can.

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

My wife, Vell and I, are checking into how we may donate blood here and have it credited to you and the blood bank nearest you. Our findings, if positive, will be published on a thread here in order that all Cast Booliters may help out if they so desire.

Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets
South Carolina

[Armorer]

Prayers and blessings fom my family to yours.

Marc & Dana

[hiram]

My best to your son and the family.

[Typecaster]

Prayers offered here as well.

Richard

[Heavy lead]

Prayers sent from mitten.
He will be in good hands, small ones and large ones.

[Don Purcell]

Prayers sent, He reminds me of my grandson. Keep your powder dry, Don

[9.3X62AL]

Absolutely, Dean! All the best to you and yours, sir.

[cbrick]

Prayers for your son and family. Modern medicine can do some amazing things these days.

As a side note . . . My favorite breed of dog, how can ya not love a Boxer?

Rick

[Olevern]

Prayers offered up from the Northern Tier of Pa. You know anything your family here can do you have but to ask.
Olevern

[perimedik]

Will do, God Bless, and may the skilled hands of the Physicians and Nurses be steady and true and they do their work.

[BOOM BOOM]

HI,
GOD BLESS US EVERYONE.:Fire::Fire:

[Cherokee]

Praying for the best for your Son amd for all the family.

[twotrees]

Prayers sent from RedFoxy and myself, on behalf of your son.

Those are good kids Dr's a Pittsburgh, Children's.

[JRMTactical]

May the Hand of God guide the doctor, and may His Grace and love strengthen you and your family. God Bless You!!