As most of you have heard. Our sweet little girl has to have a spinal surgery. Here is an image to show what has happened. Audrey goes to surgery Friday 6/22/2012, at NNMC. This is the hospital that Chad works at for the Navy. The fat tumor (lipoma) is in the spinal canal taking up the room of the spinal cord. Smashing the spinal cord, so she can not walk without assistance. The neurosurgeons will remove 3-4 spines off the vertebrae from T9-T12. The surgeons are hoping to cut away the tumor without it being integrated into the spinal cords protective covering. Afterwards they will place her bone back on using self absorbing materials that will last a year, which allows time for her bone to grow back. We are all hoping the outcome will be that Audrey will have no lasting damage and will be able to walk on her own. Chad's dad will be coming out the 1st week of July and Shawna's parents will be out after that. Please keep us in your prayers. We will keep you updated.
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