Tyson Update

Here is the e-mail I got from Annie


We went in for some tests a week ago and it appears Tyson has some other major issues we need to deal with. As you know Tyson has a hole in his belly that bypasses the blockage in his urethra. This has made it so his bladder and urethra have not been used like normal, the size and muscle tone of both are significantly low.

The urologist is very concerned that if we don't get the bladder and urethra working properly that he may reject a new kidney because the bladder/urethra will not be able to process the urine and cause a backup...again.

So...the course of action is this...we go in for a day surgery on October 2nd to remove the blockage in the urethra and put in a catheter. Every two weeks we will put in a slightly larger catheter to get the urethra to grow. The hole he currently pees through will remain until the urethra is usable. The urologist will get on his transplant team so we can have the timing right for working on the bladder as well.

Please keep Tyson in your prayers...God has total control of this entire situation!
We love you all!
Love,
Pete, Annie & Tyson

Other news is that he has gained another couple pounds and is up to 20 pounds. Only 2 more to go! Great news on that!

Keep her family in your prayers.

Also I have a friend Jenna who is BFF Forever that went in for a biopsy. Pray for her that all is good and everything comes back clean. Also her husband is going to France for 6 weeks so pray for his wellbeing...and hers for when he is gone.

I go in for my thyroid test in the next 2 weeks. Just pray that it is gone. I just do not want to deal with medication. I cannot remember where I put my kids half the time much less having to take medication.

I will post Taylors first day of school later.