We received the bad news over the weekend that the vascular surgery team has concluded that Dad's left foot is not healing adequately and that additional amputation is required. So, on Tuesday Dad is scheduled to go back to the OR for a below the knee amputation.
- The benefit of this surgery is that the wound can be covered using a flap of skin from the posterior side of the leg, which should result in about a 2-week recovery.
- After a month or two he will be able to get fitted for a prosthesis.
- The doctors (and the rest of us) were hopeful that the forefoot amputation that he had 3 weeks ago would be successful. The risks of infection and of stalling his recovery otherwise are considered too great.
Please pray for Dad's safety through the surgery. Also, pray for Dad to have peace of mind with this development. He is depressed and, having already been through so much, is fighting hard to cope. I can't imagine - my heart aches for him. Please pray for Mom and Dad to both have strength.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. All of you are a great comfort.
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They don't come any tougher than Miles Runner! You've got the strength inside to conquer this all. Love and prayers for you and your family. Missy Luce
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know we are all praying for Miles and Noodie and miss you guys very much. We love you.
ReplyDeleteTrina, Molly, Jake and Scooby
OK, this is a race of hurdles, not a sprint. Just another hurdle. Miles is a competitor and will overcome this one, and any others. With love and prayers of family and friends, this is a piece of cake.
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miles-me-man--trust you can feel the hand squeezes--just returned home and this is third message as first code put in wrong and how you correct is beyond my youthful years!!!!!bikeman
ReplyDeletemiles--ok!! i'm over my snit!!modern technology!!!!reminds me of my 6 yr. old grandson sunday night when his bed collapsed(siderail turned sideways)after 20 minutes of his father working on it he then decided it was c-clamp--drill and screw time--- e.david yelled down from the top of the stairs,"gp--we're having technical problems and need your help!!"why can't i think like that!!! anyway my friend i,ve got to call the cow guy and arrange a trip so you and i can both catch up on the big east tournaments and his late night cowboy stories in the big apple--until then our prayers,love and hand squeezes to you,noodie and the clan--smiles--we will win!!bikeman
ReplyDeleteNoodie and Miles,
ReplyDeleteYou have been much in our thoughts as we have been hearing from Scottie and Jim of your courageous journey through these trials and tribulations of health challenges...truly daunting and demanding. We want you to know that we keep you in our thoughts and send you our prayers. Keep courage in this latest encounter and know that we care.
Gary and Margaret
Hi All! My mom just told me about this blog. Uncle Miles is in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I will be reading this to keep up with how he is doing. I love you all!
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