Surgery not completed today

Raleigh is in ICU, but unfortunately they were unable to find the shunt. The Dr said they had given him as much contrast dye that Raleigh could take in one day. So, he will have to go back next week, and they will have to go in thru the abdomen.

Wendy will be able to pick him up in the morning if he has been drinking or eating and not running fever. She said if they do not let him go she is going to see him. This has been so hard on Wendy and Flynn, so keep them in your thoughts and prayers.


Deb McWhorter

Today is Raleigh's surgery

Please keep Raeigh in your prayers today as he has his surgery!


Heard from Tufts this morning that surgery will take place this afternoon..anywhere from 3 to 4 hours. I will be called soon after the procedure. I was told the staff was very impressed with his condition, that he has had great weight gain..38lbs!!! and how sweet and lovable he is.
We did our very best here at the Gergler home so we pray all goes well...the entire extended family miss him already and all are awaiting the news later today. I will send out an email as soon as I hear from the surgeon.
Wendy

Raleigh has his 1st birthday!

Raleigh is doing quite well, he loves running in the field, chasing bees and playing tug of war with Flynn. Mike and I are anxious as the 22nd approaches we hope all goes well and Raleigh comes home the next day. Raleigh seems to have a very keen sense about him as Flynn has a tumor on her lip which she will have surgery for this Thursday and Raleigh is very aware of it...he kisses her only on that side of her face ever since the tumor presented itself we think he is trying to take care of her, Thursday will be a very lonely day for Raleigh with Flynn gone it will be interesting to see how he reacts when she comes home.
Raleigh is maintaining his weight of 36lbs, his appetite is great with bananas the choice treat...I have starting freezing them as a treat for the warm weather.
We had a birthday party for Raleigh on April 25th as that is the date on his paperwork...we made a special banana, apple and canned LD meal with a lit candle on the counter....the grandchildren sang Happy Birthday as Raleigh just sat there like a gentlemen looking at us probably thinking just give me the food!
To all who have sent good wishes..toys and donated for his surgery we thank you so very much our door is open to everyone if you are ever in our area please stop and visit so you can meet Raleigh we would love to have you.
We will send an email out next Thursday as soon as we get a call from the surgeon at Tufts informing us as to how the surgery went....this will be a floor pacing day in Storrs CT.!!!
Again many thanks to everyone and please visit if you can.