Surgery Update

Lee made it out of surgery around 6 p.m. and her surgeon reported that the procedure went "according to plan" but whether or not it will achieve the desired results will take a few days to determine. He anticipates she will need several more days in the hospital to manage her pain and IV nutrition until the effectiveness of her revised feeding tube placement can be determined.

I finally got to talk with Lee around 8:30 this evening and she had just made it back to her room. She is in a lot of pain and really struggling to find a position of

comfort. I would ask for your continued and specific prayers for her to be able to get some rest overnight. This is the most challenging hospitalization we've navigated in a long time since I'm not allowed to visit and it is very difficult to hear her in so much pain and not be able to be by her side for comforting.

Thanks for all the outpouring of prayers and support and I will do my best to provide periodic updates until Lee is able to resume doing so personally.

Steve

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Comments

Natasha Sundquist :

Thank you for the update, will continue to pray for healing, comfort, peace over both of you, and success in this procedure! God is good and faithful!!

Eunice Goodwin:

Our continued prayers for you both.

Kurt Kroschel:

Steve Keeping you both in prayer. I am prompted to share Phil 4:19: And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Jennifer Keller:

Continued prayers for both of you. Sending big, gentle hugs.

Jon Cooper:

We are praying for Lee and u, too. Love u both-Jon, Debbie and Mary Anne

Steve Braden:

Uncle Steve and I are praying for pain management and healing. We love you guys

Rebecca M Doty:

I will pray that her pain will ease soon; that the surgery will be effective, and the two of you will be together soon. 🙏❤ Becky Maples Doty

Judy Wilson:

Thanks for the update Steve. I know this is really hard on you. You should pull rank on the doc and get some visitation. Praying for comfort and healing. Hugs to you both, genital hug for Lee.

Kelly Anderson:

We are praying for Lee,, and that the pain can be managed so she can get rest. So sorry for the unbearable separation you two are enduring. Praying for you both and that the surgery proves successful. All our love! ❤

Ellen Bunch :

🙏🙏❤

Jeanne Blanton:

Thank you so much for the update. I will continue to keep her in my prayers for the pain, recovery and for a successful surgery. May our God also comfort you Steve and allow God to hold you both close while you are apart. Love you both.

Meredith Hutchins:

It's so disappointing that you are unable to be with Lee, comfort and pray with her. I am praying for you both and for her quick recovery so that you two can be reunited. -Meredith