Prayers needed, please

My Dad’s doctors have decided that he’s strong enough for surgery today so he’ll be having his procedure done in a couple of hours. :eek:

Two years ago he developed a fistula between his esophagus and his trachea. A fistula is like a tunnel connecting to organs or body parts together. Dad’s is allowing food and liquid to go into his lung instead of all going down into his stomach, causing pneumonia. He had major surgery last time where they had to remove 2 ribs and a muscle from his chest was used as a patch (like a tire patch) to try to repair it. It was moderately successful for a while, but has begun leaking and allowing stuff back into the lung.

Today they are going to try a new tactic. They have developed (because of my dad’s occurrence of this, a very rare problem) a new device to try to correct the problem. Hopefully this will work. :)
My Dad’s almost 81(:eek: , makes me sound way older than I am)and anything’s a strain on his old body, so we need some Pet Talk prayers for my Daddy. If this isn’t successful, he’ll have to have a feeding tube in his stomach permanently and won’t be able to eat ever again.

Please say a little prayer for my Daddy.

Thanks friends. :)

Oh micki, I surely will say a most heartfelt prayer for a successful surgery and complete recovery. Daddys are so special to us girls:) Please let us know he's doing, ok? Love and hugs to you friend. I know how anxious you must be feeling.

Prayers and best wishes for your dad. Hope the new surgery is successful and he'll recover quickly.

Dear Father...

Please be with micki76's father today as he is in surgery. Please guide the doctor's hands and give them perfect wisdom to try and rectify this unique problem. Please be with his family during this time and give them peace. I claim a successful surgery and full recovery... I call it forth as though it is so. Thank you for hearing my prayer.

In Jesus' name
Amen


Please keep us updated on how the surgery goes!!... I am believing in a successful surgery!!!:)

Thoughts and blessings for your Dad.

*hugs*

Micki,
I will be keeping your father in my prayers until he is healthy again.
Please keep us updated.

We'll be praying for your father, Micki. Keep us updated. -Tonya

Thank you all so very much.

I am very anxious, especially since I can't be there. :( He lives about an hour away, but my sister just called and said the Dr wants to go ahead and do it before he gets really weak. Of course, I'm the only one in the office and can't just leave, and by the time I got there it would be almost over anyway since it's a quick procedure.

Yes, Sandra there's no one in this world as special to me as my Daddy. We have a very special and very close relationship. My Daddy is so much more than a Dad, he's my biggest fan, my closest confidant, my favorite teacher, and my best friend. :) We are so much a like it's scary! :)

I love you, Daddy! :D

I am so sorry to hear this. I know as they get older, it's harder for them to heal. I hope he does alright becasue the feeding tube sure wouldn't be a good quality of life. I can only imagine how much stress you must be under. Hope everything turns out ok.

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family *hugs*

please keep us updated and i hope all goes well

Best wishes to your dad and your family. We'll be thinking of you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys!

Lots of prayers from SC too. I hope everything will go fine with your dad's surgery. :) :) :)

I know how special Daddy's can be. Prayers on the way that everything works out OK.

I so hope your Dad`s surgery went well. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and you also.