Our 11 year old grandson Logan will be undergoing his third surgery in 18 months for a condition called cholesteatoma which is a cyst that grows in the inner ear. Left alone they can become dangerous. Unfortunately a high percentage of them come back after being removed at least once. This is the second time his has returned. The surgery is invasive and painful so we all wish he could be done with them but it is what it is. It has already cost him most of his hearing in that ear and some reconstructive surgery is possible that can improve hearing but the cyst has to be gone with no evidence of return before that can be done. We were hopeful it would be gone at this time but it has come back so we will do what has to be done.
Prayers are appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken
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Started by Ken-FL, Mar 09 2012 04:26 PM
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 04:26 PM
There are really only two requirements when it comes to exercise.
One is that you do it. The other is that you continue to do it.
One is that you do it. The other is that you continue to do it.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 07:51 PM
So sorry to hear of your little guys ear problems. Hopefully this will be the last time he'll
have to go through this. Dew and I will keep all of you'll in our thoughts and Pray for
a good outcome from your Grand son.
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have to go through this. Dew and I will keep all of you'll in our thoughts and Pray for
a good outcome from your Grand son.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 09:52 PM
So sorry your grandson has to endure this again. Hopefully everything will go well and this one will do the trick.
Keeping him and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Extra Good Care,
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Keeping him and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Extra Good Care,
Neva
Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible
and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 08:55 AM
Ken, hope all goes well with this surgery. It is so difficult to watch our little ones in pain of any kind. He is in my prayers also.
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 12:57 AM
Sure hope this one will do it Ken. Sorry the little guy has to keep going through this. Give him a hug for me and my best wishes...
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Posted 12 March 2012 - 08:30 AM
Ken, we here will keep Logan in our thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and a quick recovery.
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Posted 12 March 2012 - 10:14 AM
I'm sorry about Logan's ear problems, Ken. Three surgeries in eighteen months is an awful lot, especially for a child. I will pray that this will be a successful surgery, and the last one he must endure. Hugs for you all.
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 04:16 PM
Grandson, Logan came through surgery well and now we will hope the damn cyst doesn't return although there are no guaruntees. We really appreciate all of the caring and prayers on his behalf from all of you.
Thank you very much,
Ken
Thank you very much,
Ken
There are really only two requirements when it comes to exercise.
One is that you do it. The other is that you continue to do it.
One is that you do it. The other is that you continue to do it.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 09:52 AM
Ken, so happy to hear the surgery went well for Logan. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Won't take him off the prayer list yet, either. Now you can relax. It's so tough when our
loved ones have to go through something like that, especially the young ones.
Hugs,
Peg
Won't take him off the prayer list yet, either. Now you can relax. It's so tough when our
loved ones have to go through something like that, especially the young ones.
Hugs,
Peg
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 10:10 AM
That's great news, Ken. I hope he continues to remain free of any future cysts.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 10:35 AM
Good news Ken. Isn't it amazing the way these kids roll with the punches and bounce right back.
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