Just what the "DOC" ordered...............and update on Andy

This is todays message from Chris...............


Hi Guys All Andys tests for preoperation are done. Met with The main Doctor
today Thats goin to do the Main surgery. He looked at all the tests that
were done since Monday And read all Andys Medical records from Toronto
Sickkids on the last surgery. He told us how the first surgery was to
happen. The plan is in place and Andy is cleared to get it done. The doctor
said the second time into this area has the risk factor of trouble higher
than we thought.This will be undenially a m***ive undertaking by Dr Sekhar
and his team. The Tumor Has grown down a little farther into the lower
cranial nerves in his brain and The Doctor has to move these nerves to one
side which will cause paralyses to these nerves which will effect his
swallowing. We know Andy will have a tracheostomy and a feeding tube in his
stomach for the surgery and for some time later.Heres where we need
everybodys prayers! If Things dont go right it could have to be permanent
Trach and feeding tube and we ,especially Andy dont want this to happen.
There is alot of risks laid on the table today some I dont want to discuss
but our choices are none so we move forward and pray for the best. The other
2 surgerys he needs will be discussed on Friday. So Please pray for Andy as
all prayers are gratefully accepted and he needs more than ever now. I will
keep you posted. Chris

And then just as the Doc ordered..............................And i can not thank Doc enough for his generosity.

I cant believe the condition of this body............make me think we got one hell of a great deal , we never see old steel in this kind of condition.

Leon

 

best of luck to him... hope all goes well...

 

Prayers going up NOW.

Nice body, though. Sounds like we've got some dang good Doc(.)'s on our side.

 

Prayers sent.

For his health and to stay strong.

 

Our prayers are with him.

 

Andy's dad (Chris) sent me that email earlier today. Sounds like things are progressing but not without anxious moments. The prayers should continue until this is over and he is driving this hot (rat) rod.

Frank

 

He's got'em coming from Oklahoma.

God, guide the hands of these surgeons.

GV

 

Prayer's sent from a Montana family.

 

Thoughts and prayers sent for Andy.

 

GV, I wish I had the words that you seem to find so easily. My family will be sending prayers for the surgeons who will be performing the surgeries. May God guide their hands as they help Andy along the way to a full recovery.

41 Dave

 

I'm praying...

 

Prayer Sent

 

I'm praying for him.

 

Prayers from Austin, Texas.

 

Keep fighting the good fight Andy. You hare a hero to many......myself included.

 

Best of luck Andy, thinking of you!

 

We are sending our prayers your way Andy.

Vicki (DeVille Gal)

&

 

All my best, Andy!

 

My thoughts man

 

Attaboy there Andy! We're all rootin' for ya!

 

We are all praying for Andy.

 

We're pray'n for him here too Leon. Can you drop a note to the Canadian Rodder website if you have time? I know a lot of guys there are concerned for him too. Thanx

 

Keeping all the things that I can cross - crossed for Andy!!! Prayers coming at 'ya from NY, Andy.

 

Prayers are away from Pasadena TX!

 

you dont have to ask me but once...prayer already sent

 

Good luck Andy , My toughts are with you all....

 

All the best mate from your West Aussie HAMB mates

 

Prayers sent from the Gulf Coast of Texas, Corpus Christi, you tell that surgeon that we won't accept a feeding tube...we just won't do it. He needs to find away to protect those nerves while the surgery is performed. Some way to cushion and protect them from being touched. Maybe the use of something organic or even a part of Andy's body to retract or move them, a lot of surgeons use metal retractors. But, if the surgeon knows that, why can't something be changed(ya gotta wonder)? Necessity is the mother of invention here...literally.

And then there's Doc....what can you say about Doc...what a great guy. One of these days I'd like to buy you a tall cold gl*** of tea and BS about hot rods. Your actions speak volumes.

If we all pull for Andy, things will work out.

 

Pray goes out for Andy and all involved. May god watch over them.

 

Godspeed to you Andy!!