Appt with eye specialist for Garrett tomorrow in prep for surgery (UPDATE pag. 2)

[6_Time_Momma]

We will be taking Garrett to Ann Arbor tomorrow to see an eye plastic surgeon. He is needing to have surgery to "open" his eyelids. He was born with ptosis (paralysis, basically) of the muscles of his eyelids, so he cannot open them all the way.

When he was 6 months old, he had surgery on his right eye. The left was not bad enough at the time to require surgery. Now, the left is bad enough and the right needs to be redone.

This time, it will be a little more complex as they use fat from his legs to fashion a "sling" to hold his eyes open, so he will be hurting in a more than a few places.

I am not sure when the surgery will be or if they will do both eyes at the same time.....should know more tomorrow.

 

[Kismet Kitty]

Many good thoughts for your Garrett.

 

[Dan Murphy]

My best wishes, Kristy, for Garrett. Hope all goes well for your guy, neat guy he is.

 

[jacksonsmom]

Good luck to Garret tomorrow.
I am hoping for a speedy recovery

 

[tiggersmom2]

Prayers and hugs for Garrett

 

[hockeymom7691]

Sending hugs & prayers to Garrett!

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I hope everything goes well tomorrow.

Best wishes for Garrett!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

good luck!!!

 

[momof3disneyholics]

Good luck! I hope everything goes well!

 

[MosMom]

Good thoughts for Garrett! Here is to a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

 

[smilingmouse]

Prayers and PD for your DS!!!! I wish you all the best!

SmilingMouse

 

[FroggyinArk]

best of luck from another eye lid less person,, am in process of having my right lids rebuilt.... so far they got everything to use from my face and head,, but was about ready to tell em toi use something else....lol prayers and pixie dust to you and yoiurs

 

[Mrs.Milo]

Prayers & pixie dust for the little guy.

 

[Big V]

Saying a prayer for Garrett that all goes well. Keep us updated.
Scott

 

[leahannpen]

Wow, that's got to be scary. Good luck!! Pixie dust headed your way!

 

[6_Time_Momma]

Just thought I would update those interested. The surgery will be on June 1. Here's the good news: they won't be taking the fascia from Garrett's own leg, so he won't be hurting on his legs. Now the bad (read ewwww, squirm factor ) news, the fascia will be coming from a cadaver. (However, trust me, as much as it makes me squirm, I am grateful to the soul who decided to donate his body for medical use, bless his or her soul)

Anyway, thanks for the good thoughts!

 

[pkasbohm]

good thoughts to you and garrett!! I was told that the eyes are one of the fastest healing parts on the body as my dd had surgery on her eyes. Best of luck to you!!

Pam

 

[FroggyinArk]

and here i was starting to think eye lids were likle interstate highways,,, begining to think they are never going to finish mine..lol.. at least so far its all still me they are using,, am waiting for the transplant though,,, am using a university hospital,, so they are being very experimental, best of luck prayers etc and anytime you need to compare notes let me know. froggy

 

[6_Time_Momma]

I was told that the eyes are one of the fastest healing parts on the body as my dd had surgery on her eyes.

I certainly hope so!

and here i was starting to think eye lids were likle interstate highways,,, begining to think they are never going to finish mine..lol.. at least so far its all still me they are using,, am waiting for the transplant though,,, am using a university hospital,, so they are being very experimental, best of luck prayers etc and anytime you need to compare notes let me know. froggy

Froggy, I just have to say, you have the most awesome attitude!!

 

[Planogirl]

Originally posted by 6_Time_Momma
Froggy, I just have to say, you have the most awesome attitude!!

I agree!

I just wanted to wish Garrett and you all the best. Keep us updated as the day approaches.