We were called last night by the fellow of nephrology fellow, and she said, "How would you feel about leaving the hospital?"
She said that they wanted to to a quick surgical procedure to move his dialysis port to a new location on his body (high in his chest, as currently it is in his upper thigh), and this procedure would allow him to be at such a high risk of infection. With the risk of infection dramatically decreased, and with his numbers still moving in the right direction, she said that it would fine to leave the hospital!!!
So, the procedure will happen tomorrow - the whole thing take about 25 minutes or so - and once Max has recovered from the anesthesia, and ready for it, they might try to do dialysis through the new port, and once that is all done, we would be free to go!
Per the doctors request (and our comfort level), we will hopefully spend tomorrow night at our in-laws home in Everett, and if all goes well we will head HOME to Bellingham. We will still be traveling back and forth to Children's every other day so that Max can receive dialysis treatment, but what a blessing it will be for our family to be in our house!
We continue to pray for Baby Drew - please take a moment to leave the Jackson family a note to let them know that we are cheering them on... You can do that by clicking on BABY DREW'S JOURNEY... Just tell 'em Max sent ya!
Thanks for your support and continued prayers!
****edit, 9:29am****
When I went back and read through what I wrote, I realized that I painted a pretty optimistic picture of where Max is at. The good news is that he is going to be released! The release, though, does not mean that fully recovered by any means. He still can't walk more than a short distance without being winded and tired. He's still swollen and has a yellowish tint about him. Though we won't be in the hospital, Max will still be needing our full attention for a while. We're thankful that were leaving the hospital soon, and we're looking ahead to the next phase of his recovery, and we appreciate your thoughts and prayers as look forward to the day down the road when he is completely healed!
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With tears streaming down my face and my praise going up to God I sing O What An Awesome God We Have. I love you guys. Auntie Jo
Fantastic news! And an answer to many, many prayers!
I hope you do get to go home, and that it will not be premature. I hate it when patients are dismissed too early, only to return immediately. I'm certainly not suggesting that's the case here, and I know that Max is in great hands. And Great Hands!
If you do get to go home, I hope the hospital will forward a package I mailed yesterday. It's not much, but it's something I hope Max will enjoy.
Continued prayers and blessings for all the Middletons. (And for your little friend, Drew.)
John Cotten
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!! That's great news!!!!!!!
Atta kid Max!
Way to go Jesus - our healer, our comfort, our strength, our Savior!
That's great news!!!!!!!
Atta boy Max! Or should I say "SUPERMAX!" The next superhero!
JL
yeah max! we will continue to pray for a full recovery, but we are thrilled with the news of max's return. i'd love to bring a meal when we get home and i'm sure others would be willing to do some if that would be helpful. you can just let me know. much love to all of you.
the potts fam
HEY MAX! I am so happy that you get to go home! I will keep praying for you and your family and I really hope you continue to get better! Hang in there bud!!
Love, Katie Kemp
This is great news Max! Of course, there is still a long road ahead to recovery....but you are taking big steps...in the right direction!
My friends and family ( who I've discussed you with ) are all thrilled by this good news!
Dave from Ottawa, Canada.
Praise God!!!! So thrilled to hear the great news! We know there is still much ahead - but this is wonderful! HIGH FIVE MAX!!!!!!!
Max,
We are so excited for you!!! You will get to sleep in your own bed again. We still want to come see you, but now that sounds like we will be driving to Bellingham. Chanse started a picture for you last night after we talked to Aunt Nancy - Grandma - now she will can hand it to you in person. See you soon!
Love,
Kristi and Chanse
That is such fantastic news. We are so happy for you. Words cannot express our sincerest gratitude and how much all the comments and prayers have meant. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Love, The Jackson's
Great News!!! We will still be praying for more healing and full recovery. Remember anything you need let us know. Max we love you and are so proud of you for being such a brave, strong boy. Give levi and hug for us!!! Love all of you so much and we are here for you whatever you need!!
What a blessing! Praise the Lord. Just being home will help the healing.
Terri and Charles Phillips
Praise the Great Healer. I am so grateful to hear the blessed news of Max's journey.
Continuing in prayer,
Kirsti
Being home and in your own bed is going to feel wonderful, Max. It'll help you get better and ready to eat more of those yummy Red Robin burgers.
Praise God - I don't know what else to say!
Shannon,
Just heard about your son Max. Knowing its a trial for the entire family. My prayers are for Max's full recovery and soon! We serve an awesome God and He loves us so.
Lean on Him.....
Blessings,
Dennis Lancaster
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