Surgery tomorrow for my son...

My Buddy - This is a picture of my handsome buddy, my son, Craig.
United States
September 24, 2007 8:29am CST
My son has been in the hospital for a week. Tomorrow, he will be going for surgery. The doctor isn't sure if he's having appendicitis or a problem with his bowel. If the problem is NOT appendicitis, they will most likely resect his bowel. There is a mass, but there's a fine line between the two places. He will be in the hospital for at least 6-7 days after that. He's starting to get scared. He doesn't know it, but I'm getting scared, too. Both grandmas have been visiting him and calling him. His aunt is calling him. Sisters and friends are calling and visiting. Wish us luck!
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• Philippines
24 Sep 07
Jesus told His disciples in John 14:12-14; 21: "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask Me for anything in My name, and I will do it... Whoever has My commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." Have faith and pray for strength, courage and comfort in Jesus. I am one with you in praying for the success of your son's operation, his speedy recovery and the fulfillment of God's will in his life and yours. :)
• United States
25 Sep 07
Thank you; much appreciated...
• India
25 Sep 07
don't worry he will be fine very soon. god bless him
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
24 Sep 07
Hi bestisyet.I hope everything goes well with the surgery.I think its only normal to be scared.I was scared when i had a surgery done in july.Everything went smoothly.I wish him the best and everything will be alright.I hope they take care of the problem. disvachic
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• United States
25 Sep 07
This has been an ongoing problem, and I just hope they get to the bottom of it. Thanks for your thoughts.
@aidonia (4209)
• Greece
24 Sep 07
I hope the best for your son.My best wishes and prays be with you and please don't forget whenever you find time come and tel us the news about the surgery.
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• United States
25 Sep 07
Thank you, and yes, I will let you know...
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
24 Sep 07
I hope your son will be alright. I know that has to be scarry for him as well as the whole family. Bless you all.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
25 Sep 07
I sure will blessings
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• United States
25 Sep 07
The poor kid is terrified. Yes, let's hope and pray that he'll be okay.
@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
24 Sep 07
Craig will be fine, Jodi. He is scared, but he knows this needs to be done if he is to feel better. I am glad you are a nurse now, and know how to read his chart when necessary. :-) I am praying for him. He's mine, too, ya know. :-)
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• United States
25 Sep 07
I know bigsis! It's harder just knowing that it's him! Yes, he's yours too!
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• United States
25 Sep 07
Craig - This is for you, Sher!
For you.
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• Malinta, Ohio
25 Sep 07
That's my boy. Well, grown up nephew!
• United States
25 Sep 07
May God place his healing hands upon your son and heal him and take his sickness away Just keep the faith and God will see ya through it
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@hoghoney (3747)
• United States
25 Sep 07
I wish you son a fast recovery and well wishes. I am sure that everything will go well for him. I will keep you and your son in my thoughts for tomarrow
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• United States
25 Sep 07
Thank you, hoghoney.
@applsofgld (2506)
• United States
24 Sep 07
I just said a prayer for your son, hope the surgery goes well and he will have a speedy recovery. I've had a bowel resection surgery before too, it's painful I won't try to kid you. But worth the pain. It's good that he knows he can count on you for support. He will need help for several days, especially getting in and out of the bed, very painful to move about, but try to encourage him to stay up and walk whenever possible, it speeds the recovery. Please update us when you can. You are in my prayers as well.
• United States
25 Sep 07
Thank you for your advice. I'm trying to stay calm for him. I don't think that he knows that I am scared! Will update as I can. Thanks for your prayers.
@dinxcarin (595)
• Singapore
25 Sep 07
If you are a believer..imagine Jesus Christ on the cross with his blood flowing through out the body of your son...from the top of his head to the soles of his feet,. see Jesus blood flowing on it...and when you are comfortable with this thought...lay your hands to your son's head and say..."By Jesus Stripes--you are healed! In Jesus name .Amen!" update me to what happens next...:)God bless!
• United States
25 Sep 07
Thanks for your prayers!
• India
24 Sep 07
prayers. apple.
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• United States
25 Sep 07
Thanks, apple!
• United States
26 Sep 07
We're all thinking about ya and your son. Hope everything goes well for him.
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