Update on Mandy's Surgery

Sorry for the late update, but I am just now getting home. Thank you all for your prayers! So far it looks as if many were answered! They were able to take the rod out of her leg. They also put the plate in the front of her ankle and several screws. They took a bone graft from her knee and put that inside her ankle joint. They doctor also said he didn't see any signs of infection. The only real problem they encountered during the surgery was a blood vessel that broke and they had to repair it, which took awhile. They are still watching her blood pressure which was a little low but is coming back up, so keep that in your prayers.

They gave her nausea medication before during and after the surgery, and so far she had a much better reaction to the anesthesia. Please keep praying that she will not have nausea. She is staying overnight, and will stay tomorrow, and possible tomorrow night depending on how she feels. The doctor said that her knee will cause her some pain for awhile because of the bone graft, so please pray for relief from pain in her knee.

Overall, we were very happy and now just have to pray for a full recovery, for bone growth in her ankle joint, and for the fusion to work this time. She was doing well tonight, but I know it will be a long hard recovery so keep those prayers coming!

Thank you each so much for your love and prayers. I have passed it on to her, and she greatly appreciates it! Love you all!