Surgery Over & Aaron OK
About an hour ago we got the news that the surgery was complete and he is fine. We are beyond words with our feelings…and I can hear the collective sigh of relief out there. I thank you all so very much for all your wishes, prayers and lighting bolts worth of positive thoughts. We still have a long way to go but Aaron has fought his way through a big hurdle this afternoon. Little Scrapper, you win again.
The surgeon (who incidentally did some of her training at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland, NZ and wears a greenstone necklace) said the it very long and very difficult. Hi pelvic ‘fin’ bone was literally in bits and floating around. It won’t be perfect but it’s a lot better than it was. She is estimating that he won’t be able to put weight on it for 3 months so it is a long road of physical rehab.
Aaron is now back in his room (fully sedated) and the best part is that the traction contraption is gone, and there seems to be less tubing. He is actually lying totally flat and looks quite rested.
Once he has had a full night of rest they will do an MRI sometime tomorrow, so a big day ahead in determining back, neck, lungs and brain injuries. The extent of his brain injuries will be the next step but I really deeply feel with all my heart that he has come so far and he will fight his way through this next hurdle.
Please keep the messages coming as they mean such a lot to us all.
Love from Megan, Raye, John, Scott and especially Tedi
xxxx
October 20th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Glad to hear that he made it through the first big hurdle… Our son Logan was in a spika cast last year at the race track cheering on all of the racers and he will be happy to hear the update on Clarkie!! He will be waving his Checkered flag for Clarkie all the way through his recovery!!! The Gaimara family is sending our positive thoughts and prayers to all of you!! Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do to help and Thanks for the update!!!
October 20th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Way to go Cuz!
He’s a tough B*$t@rd! Keep on pulling thru!
Glad to hear the Op went well.
Thanks to the Bedside Crew for looking after him from all of us here in NZ.
October 21st, 2008 at 12:42 am
thats good to hear megan, bet ya thats taken a lot of pressure off you all for the mean time,maybe he and his missus could come back here for a bit of rehab after he gets out of hospital and he could always get a bit of spare cash being a motorbike courier here in aucks with me!!
October 21st, 2008 at 4:08 am
iam so glad to hear all went well with the surgery. me and the girls are praying for you. keep strong everyone… take care and we love you …
October 21st, 2008 at 6:51 am
This is great news. I found myself awake in the middle of the night wondering how things went, and was very happy to find your update, Megan. Thank you.
Stay strong and keep fighting.
October 21st, 2008 at 9:28 am
Awesome News!!
Those traction devices are not comfortable!
Best Wishes in getting some decent rest Aaron.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:31 am
Thank you so much Megan for your detailed posts on Aaron’s condition, they are very much appreciated. It’s wonderful to hear the surgery went well. I’m thinking often of Aaron and Tedi, and the rest of your family.