Drs. Urata and Hammoudeh came out to talk to us. As they were walking toward us they looked like angels in blue scrubs and I just wanted to run to them and hug them as hard as I could. They sat down with us in the waiting room and began by telling us that things went well. They explained that Steve had a large laceration in the lower right jaw that allowed them to go into the jaw and clean out some of the bone that clearly had lost blood flow and would not be viable. After doing that, they left the part of the jaw, which they said was literally in hundreds of pieces (a bag of bones they called it), where it was and started with wiring the jaw together. The lower right side of his jaw near his mandible joint had one large piece in tact and that is where they inserted the pins on the outside of his skin for that side of the external pin fixator. Then they inserted the pins for the other side and applied the fixator like a splint which he will wear for 8 weeks. After that, they will watch the bone with xrays and determine if Steve will need a bone graft. All in all, it will be about a year until Steve has teeth where they are now missing.
I have so many more thoughts about all that has happened today but I need to straighten them out in my head. I think I will have a little more clarity when I am able to sit quietly in Steve's room, when I am able to just sit in gratitude for all the good we have received. Until then, thank you to everyone who prayed or just surrounded Steve and the team of doctors in healing, supportive energy.
15 comments:
Good Job Beth! You got through it, Mama! Keep up the great work. Healing to Steve and I hope you get some rest!
xo
jen
Hi Beth and family,
Glad the surgery went well...another step toward complete healing. We love all of you so much. Hugs!
Good news ... See you in the morning :-)
Beth: I was glad to speak with you prior to leaving tonite. I was'nt sure I would see you before I left. Each moment I have the opportunity to speak with you it makes me feel closer to Steve. Thank you again for allowing me to share some stories with you about conversations Steve and I have shared. He loves you with every ounce of his soul. I know that he is so proud of you and every decision you have made in his care and recovery. You have done an amazing job of assembling the best team of surgeons. All of us are with you every step.
Love u
Beth,
Steve is so very lucky to have you by his side. You are doing an amazing job. Thank you for taking the time to post these updates. It's comforting to read them and to be able to follow Steve's healing process. My kids and I are saying a nightly prayer for Steve's recovery and for your continued strength.
Beth, Everyone here at 77th is thinking about you and Steve. We get and give updates at every roll call. Please let us know of anything we can do. We are all here for you and your family.
Awesome news! I was was thinking about you & Steve all day & praying about his surgery. I'm so glad it went well...another step in the right direction. I just wish I could be there in person to give you a hug!
Love you Beth...you are the strongest woman I know....praying for you guys...xoxo
Beth, you and your family are in my prayers, day and night. Your strength and love are an amazing to witness. God Bless all of you....
love,
Conce
We continue to have a mighty band of Prayer Warriors praying continually for all of you!
We will continue to pray without ceasing and are SO GLAD to hear the bits and pieces of good news from Steve and Cheryl.
You are one of the strongest women around. You deserve to be acknowledged for that!
Keep up the great work!
Jenn
Keep fighting Brother...Beth steve is so lucky to have you at his side. Thank care... my prayers are with you.
Glad to hear everthing went well... Beth, you are a strong person and like Abe said Steve is lucky to have you by his side. God Bless... Always praying and thinking about you guys.
Beth,
We are all praying for Steve's recovery and your continued strength to carry you all through this challenge. Steve is an extraordinary strong man with an extraordinary strong wife, The Jenkins will prevail!!!
Awesome news Beth. Take care.
Beth i have been reading what you have been going through. I think that you are a very strong women. I think that is why you and steve where brought together.
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