Sam just went back for surgery. It was different this time because he just walked back there fully alert. In the past, they have given him something to make him a little loopy first, but he just walked back like it was no big deal.
They have blocked off four and a half hours for the surgery, but the surgeon feels like it will only be about half an hour. They said this is an outpatient procedure and were talking about having him out of here four hours post-surgery. However, after praying about it and talking about it, extensively, Bill and I requested that he stay overnight. In the past, his arrhythmia issues have occurred within 24 hours after anesthesia and we will feel more comfortable with him being monitored for that length of time. Of course, we don't know how surgery will go at this point, but all of the doctors have been very supportive and said it is no problem for him to remain here to be monitored.
We are confident the Lord will carry him through this, as well as us. We are getting emails and texts from all over the world from people who are praying for him! While we cannot respond to every one of them, please know we hear your and are encouraged by your prayers. Sam was at peace and we are at peace as well.
I will update more as I hear more.
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