October 2008 Surgery

Gavin is scheduled for surgery this week, 9/16/08.

This surgery should include an expansion of the VEPTR "ribs". (See www.gavinherman.com for further explanation of Gavin's medical history.) This expansion will be the 4th received following the two initial surgeries to place the VEPTR device.

The greatest change in this round of surgery is that the procedure will be done in our hometown! No, he's not having the surgery done in Alabama - we've moved - to Pittsburgh.
The geographical shift will certainly be a blessing, in that the travel will be minimal and the proximity to our new home will make the ordeal of surgery much less of a burden.

We go tomorrow to start bloodwork, x-rays, and consult with the surgeon. We are praying that this goes well and that the surgery proceeds as planned on Thursday.

Please check this blog for future updates.
The www.gavinherman.com site has not been updated recently, due to technical difficulties! It is still accessible to view our history with Jeune Syndrome, however, I (Rebekah) will be using this blog to provide Gavin updates until the website is functional again.
Stay tuned for more updates and pictures!