We had to go back to see Dr. Berch becauser Aiden's peg tube opening has not closed as it should since the feeding tube was removed. Many times once the tube is out there is a spontaneous closure and no stitches or surgery are needed. This has not been the case for Aiden. Since it was removed the hole has partially closed but not completely. It has continued to leak stomach contents and required a bandage to be worn for the past month. After talking with the surgeon, He explained that many patient's that have a feeding tube placed in infancy have to have surgery for closure. Since Aiden had the tube for several years, a well formed tract developed to his stomach where the feeding tube was placed. It is very hard for such a mature opening to spontaneously close once it has been present for so long.
We knew the words were coming..... but it made our hearts sink to hear that Aiden would once again have to be taken back to surgery. The feeding tube closure surgery was described to be a very simple procedure. They will have to staple the opening into the stomach closed and then suture the outer skin. We are not at all excited about ANOTHER surgery. I know how great the surgeon is that will be performing the procedure and that the surgery should be a very simple procedure. However, Aiden's abdominal organs are not placed exactly the same as everyone else. That makes any surgery involving these organs a little bit more tricky.
Please remember us in prayer as we head back to Jackson for the surgery Monday morning. There is extra sense of nervousness that we have just having to be back on the surgery floor at Batson. It brings back a flood of emotions that we have blocked out for several years now. I'm thankful knowing the hole will be closed and we no longer have to worry about a feeding tube. It's such a blessing that Aiden has progressed and healed so well from all that he has been through. I know without a doubt that God is watching over Aiden! Thanks in advanced to all our family and friends that will be praying for us. Your prayers have brought us through so much! We are richly blessed and grateful for all GOD has done and continues to do in our little miracle's life. Psalms 40:5, Joshua 1:9
