Friday, August 15, 2008

Surgery...

Noah's pediatrician had informed us that he might possibly need surgery (not a major surgery, but a surgery none-the-less).  Anyway, I had taken Noah to a urologist in Santa Barbara, but I was by myself, and I left feeling a lack of peace, and wishing that Ben had been with me to ask some more questions.  My mom suggested getting a second opinion, which I considered brilliant and wondered why I hadn't thought of it!!  Anyway, after searching and searching (there is not a pediatric urologist within 60 miles of here!), I found my way to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where they have a Minimally Invasive Urology Institute.  Then I found my way to the Pediatric Director of that Institute, who was a provider on our insurance!!!  I felt so much peace and comfort; I knew that God was providing and directing.  We made an appointment and saw him yesterday...Ben and I were both able to be there.  So, the bummer is that Noah does in fact need surgery.  But God's grace has sufficiently provided the comfort and peace that Ben and I needed to proceed confidently with his surgery.  Yeah!!  And, it is actually the Pediatric Director of this Urology Institute that will be performing the surgery, not to mention that they have 10 pediatric anesthesiologists on staff since this is what they do!!  All praise be to God, who has most certainly gone before us and worked out all these things on our behalf.  And, if you think of it, we would appreciate your prayers on September 16th...that's when Noah is having his surgery!

5 comments:

frisky said...

Zane had surgery right after he turned 4 and I was 2 weeks away from having Keira. It was better to do it then than wait till after she was born.
It sounds like Caleb will be in good hands.

Anonymous said...

Poor little guy! We'll be praying, and thanking God for good doctors. When are you due? It seems like it should be in a month or two now.

lnstryker said...

what is wrong? definitely will be praying for peace and speedy recovery

Tonya said...

That is 2 days after my baby turns one. So glad you found peace that is so important.

frisky said...

Not only will Caleb be in good hands, but Noah especially will!!!
I'm glad I saw you on the bike trail today and I figured out that it's Noah getting the surgery, not Caleb.... duh!!