MRI results

The second post surgery MRI showed that Lynn did have a piece of disk still extending out from the T 11/12 area of the spine. It may have been there all along but was covered up by the inflamation and fluid surrounding the area after the initial trauma. The question was is a second surgery in order? Fortunate for us Eugene is becoming nationally known for the expertise of their neuro-spine surgeons. Two of them, as well as the surgeon, Dr. Marie Long, who was Lynn's original surgeon and respected in her own right, all agreed that surgery at this time is not in order. The "extension" is not impacting the spinal cord  and is not contributing to Lynn's current paralysis. Operating in the spinal cord area is always risky because the surgeon can cause further damage and since they can give Lynn no added benefits in doing another surgery, they won't. What they will do is monitor Lynn periodicaly through an MRI to see if there is any shifting of this piece.  Lynn is very relieved not to have to deal with more surgery and has confidence in the team of people who made this decision.

Meanwhile, Marti, our social worker, came in and shared a message of hope with him. She has worked here for 30 years and she said she has seen many people leave the unit in chairs who have later WALKED in to visit a year plus later. Lynn was so encouraged by this.

Soooooo....keep praying. God is a God of Faith, Hope and Love and is the Great Healer so we will continue to trust He is sending Lynn the best care providers he can have and all will be well!