Aaron had the hemodialysis catheter put in on Friday; we had problems with it earlier today (Sunday). The problem is that Aaron is so small and, with his heart problem, the shift in blood flow is so large. Hemodialysis works great on adults.
They do it on children, but with Aaron, he has the complication of his heart condition, so it may take a few days to know how well it is working. I am confident it will work; his body is tolerating it so far.
We have found so much strength from all of the emotional support we are receiving; there is not a moment that goes by that we are not thankful for that. We have received such beautiful notes of encouragement and are told we are in the thoughts of many.
We are still anticipating going to UCLA. The infection may take up to 4-weeks to run its course; the infection was generalized within his peritoneal catheter. They have removed it and are treating it. Doctors believe they have the infection under control.
The reason they had to hold off on the move to UCLA is because he cannot have any type of transplant with the infection that he had. It is a very strong infection to combat internally, so they are taking it very seriously.
We should have a good idea how things are going sometime next week after the holiday. UCLA may be able to tell us more then; they have requested two additional tests. They definitely want the heart cath done, it will have to be done here, and they would like a MRI or maybe a CT of his main artery for transplant. I am hoping it can be started this week.
We will continue to pray for our miracle; we have such a long road ahead and with God anything is possible.
Thank you and God bless,
Elizabeth
Posted: Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Tags: Aaron Tanner, heart catheterization, transplant, UCLA
I am so happy that everything is looking up on his recovery, it makes me feel great that he is doing better. Keep God close and everything will come together because miracles happen everyday, you just have to believe.
I am continuing to pray for Aaron and for all of you as are members or my church. Your brave little boy has touched my heart in such a mighty way, as has your family’s faith in our Lord.
we say a prayer every night for aron and the family.
Tanner Family,
I have had the pleasure of getting to know you through our mutual time at UCSF. Mark and Elizabeth you are Hero’s! You have been an example to Vickee and I each step of the way. Aaron is an incredible fighter and I have enjoyed making him laugh at least for a moment. I know that God will watch over him and your family every moment of every day as God is faithful. For nothing is is impossible with God. Vickee, Ally and I pray together every night and not a night goes by when we are not lifting Aaron and the entire Tanner family up to him and asking for Aaron’s Miracle. Our family is with you and appreciates the incredible courage and resolve of the entire Tanner Family! You all are forever in our lives and in our prayers. I am proud to be a Prayer Warrior for Aaron!!