Larry's Journey....September 2020


This is Larry's 3rd surgery in the past 10 days. After 2 failed surgeries, today, September 22nd, he will have Vascular Bypass Surgery from groin to lower leg...in his left leg. 

Prior to this day, two years ago, Larry had surgery on his right leg. That left him with very little blood-flow in his hips and right leg. This has caused him extreme pain and very hard to walk. Larry has had a total of 6 aneurysms. He has had 3 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, 1 aneurysm in his groin, 1 aneurysm in his right knee, and 1 aneurysm in his left knee.

Been sitting in the Baptist Hospital parking lot since this morning. I just talked to Dr. Redd. Larry made it through the surgery and will be in recovery for a while and then will be moving to SICU for the night. Dr. Redd had to remove part of the muscle in his calf. He will have a rough recovery. You are supposed to have three main vessels going down the leg. Two of Larry’s are chronically/permanently blocked; therefore, the only good vessel he has is from the bypass today. 

Dr Redd said that he will have to keep a regular check on Larry because it can block again. He will have to clean it as much as he can when/if it blocks. Eventually, he could face other issues, but we are praying for better blood flow and relief of pain. There is a chance for serious complications in the next 24 hours so praying he will remain stable and rest tonight. He will have physical therapy while in the hospital. 

Y’all keep him in your prayers. ðŸ’ž

A special thank you to my brother and sister-in-law... Johnny “John” and Darlene... for sitting in the parking lot with us and keeping us company. Thank you, John, for your special prayer. ðŸ’ž

#GodisLeading

Ashleigh Michael


UPDATE:
11:00 pm


We just arrived home. Was able to talk to Larry a few minutes on the phone. He has already been given pain medicine three times and Phenergan for nausea. He is still in a great deal of pain...especially in his calf. His nurse thought he would be knocked out for the night, but he only slept about an hour before waking up again in pain. 


This too shall pass, but Dr. Redd says that it will be a tough recovery. He is not at his best right now, but Larry is strong and he will continue to push himself to heal and be better.


Thank you all so much for your continued prayers and thoughtful words. ðŸ’ž

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