The Real Cottles: The day is here!

7.09.2009

The day is here!

Big day for Ben tomorrow. He is finally going in for surgery and hopefully it's going to be the last one! I say hopefully because Dr. Bruny is not sure if she will be able to reverse the colostomy or if she is gonna have to wait for that. The main purpose of the operation is to remove areas of the large intestine and most of the colon that have been damaged. Surgery time is 11.30 but we'll be arriving the hospital at 9.30. We are thinking we'll be at the hospital for about a week so wish us luck!
Thanks to everyone for being so whiling to help. Thanks Johanna and Pam for watching after my son. I hope he is good for you guys. We'll keep everyone posted. Loves,

2 comments:

the coltons said...: good luck benny! and alex and cynthia, of course :) you are all in our prayers!

please keep us posted.; July 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Gwen said...: good luck all of you!; July 10, 2009 at 1:13 PM

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What is Hirchsprungs Disease?

Hirschsprung's Disease is a congenital condition which can cause extreme constipation, pain, and fatal intestinal blockage. Anemia, bloody stools and diarrhea may also be noted with the condition. Surgery, though intensive, can treat the causes and most children with Hirschsprung's Disease lead normal lives after surgery.
Hirschsprung's Disease manifests as a lack of appropriate nerve cells in the large intestine or colon. When the body cannot sense that the colon is full with waste products, the intestine can back up. In infants this may be seen as infrequency of bowel movements, which may be accompanied by painful spasms. Because of larger bowel movements, the sensitive skinaround the anus can tear, causing blood in the stool. Blood may also pool in the large intestine.