Our long wait is over. Cooper has a surgery date. We found out that Cooper will have his surgery the morning of Monday, October 8.
After the saga of the picture CD, Dr. Gustafson's PA, Tammy, called us this evening to let us know that both Dr. Gus and Dr. Einzig reviewed the disc. She said that it appears that Coop's coarctation is long, which means that they will more than likely have to insert an artificial graft instead of simply cutting out the narrowed section and attaching the top to the bottom.
Dr. Gus and Dr. Einzig are supposed to meet again to discuss if a MRI or CT scan is necessary. Tammy said that an MRI will provide much clearer images, but a CT scan will allow them to view pressures.
We let her know that, for our own peace of mind, we would be on board with either to ensure a clear plan is in place before surgery and there aren't any surprises in the operating room.
Although the thought of him being put under is scary, if that makes his surgical team more prepared, then we are ok with that.
This makes me so sad for Cooper and you guys! Prayers!
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