... Until Now!
I just received an update from Dan Kenyon that Nate's surgery was a success! The surgery that Nate received today consisted of three parts:
1) A trachiotomy
2) Insertion of a feeding tube
3) Placement of a filter in Nate's leg
Dan said that Mrs. Graybill told him that all three of these parts of the surgery were successful, and that because of this operation the doctors and nurses were able to remove some of the apparatus to which Nate was connected, so that he looks a little more like himself again. I know that the insertion of the feeding tube is key, as Nate is unable to eat and will need a stable method of obtaining nourishment since he became a miracle and is still alive today.
Also, I've been told that the filter in Nate's leg is a preventative measure against blood clotting. Apparently when someone sits still as long as Nate has, there is a tendency for clots to develop in the legs, and the filter placed in Nate's leg will prevent such clots from getting to the lungs, where the damage could be devastating. All of this is really good news, and perhaps because the operation was successfully completed, people will be allowed to visit Nate now (although I'm not positive, they may still not want visitors until tomorrow and you may want to get in touch with someone who knows that for a fact).
Thanks for the update Dan! And thanks everyone for praying and continuing to support Nate, his family and each other!
--Keith
1) A trachiotomy
2) Insertion of a feeding tube
3) Placement of a filter in Nate's leg
Dan said that Mrs. Graybill told him that all three of these parts of the surgery were successful, and that because of this operation the doctors and nurses were able to remove some of the apparatus to which Nate was connected, so that he looks a little more like himself again. I know that the insertion of the feeding tube is key, as Nate is unable to eat and will need a stable method of obtaining nourishment since he became a miracle and is still alive today.
Also, I've been told that the filter in Nate's leg is a preventative measure against blood clotting. Apparently when someone sits still as long as Nate has, there is a tendency for clots to develop in the legs, and the filter placed in Nate's leg will prevent such clots from getting to the lungs, where the damage could be devastating. All of this is really good news, and perhaps because the operation was successfully completed, people will be allowed to visit Nate now (although I'm not positive, they may still not want visitors until tomorrow and you may want to get in touch with someone who knows that for a fact).
Thanks for the update Dan! And thanks everyone for praying and continuing to support Nate, his family and each other!
--Keith
posted by Keith @ 3:27 PM
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7 Comments:
Even though everyone has already said so, I am going to say it again. Thanks for updating the blog Keith and keeping us in the know.
And as for you Nate...keep fighting. You made it this far, don't give up on us now! You can do it.
-Becky
Keith you are the man for keeping all of us up to date and i would like to say thanks for being so cool about it...
Nate keep goin man your gonna beat this!
-Chris
keith-
Thanks for posting this blog and keeping us updated! glad to here things seem to be going as well as can be expected.
Take care Graybill Keep fighting!
Keith,
You are the perfect example of a true friend! Thank you so much for updating this site! When I visited Nate this past Thursday with our grandparents, I was moved by how many of his friends were at the hospital to see him. You all are amazing and he is so lucky to have all of you!
-Alyssa Ciochetto
Nate's Cousin
Hi, Nate...and All friends and family! This is "Cousin Erin" from Tampa...we are praying hard for your full recovery and are thrilled to know that so many love you and need you back with us! I hope your Mom and Dad check in with this blog...Karen, Gary and Liz, we love you and are praying for Nate everyday. You're strong and courageous...God's grace will pull you through this horrific ordeal!
God Bless you and all Nate's friends who have shown such love, strength and support. I wish I was there to give you a hug...maybe someday soon.
XOXOX
Cousin Erin and Lou
Hello Everyone,
I'm Alison's mom, Bev Flowers, from Dillsburg.As you may know, Alison is in Argentina but knows about Nate's accident. She is in constant touch with us or Stif and meghann.She's feeling really sad now she can't be here .
As for the Flowers's family- we always loved Nate and spent a great week with him last summer at Smith Mountain Lake.What a fun loving and enthusiatic guy! our son Evan just saw Nate on the first day of trout and had plans to bike with him when he got home from school.
Being a nurse, myself, I say keep the faith because amazing things can happen and do.The body is more resiliant than you can imagine.It sounds like Nate's taking some positive steps . He'll be in our thoughts and prayers.Graybills, please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do.Give our Love to Nate!
Karen and Gary,
Thoughts and prayers continue for Nate and all of your family. It sounds like there has been some progress, which is wonderful. I keep recalling the attraction Nate had to my feather pin years ago...and how he had to touch it and then all of a sudden grabbed a bunch of feathers and pulled them out of it. Funny! Sounds like he is grabbing miracles now and I hope he continues to fight this! Please let Frank and I know if there is anything you need us to do here at home. Thoughts and prayers continually for all of you. Fondly, Jolie p.s. - I think Nate has awesome friends....all of you keep it up...Nate needs you!
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