Regarding the apnea, has he ever had a sleep study? Sean has both kinds of apnea and the difference once he started on bipap was amazing...
as for the blood clotting issues, Sean is on coumadin because we want his blood thin. It is a good thing though that they found out about your son now before the surgery, as some kids bleed profusely with spinal surgery. At least you are doing the surgery at "home" too... imagine driving 10 hours from home to have surgery only to have problems come up that postpone it for a time (been there, done that, had to pay an extra week and a half hotel bill while things got sorted out). 1 1/2 weeks pre-op is actually in my experience a fairly long time ahead, most of the time Sean's pre-op appts were within 3 -4 days!
Keeping you and your son in my prayers that they can resolve this and make next week work for him.
Hugs, Heidi
as for the blood clotting issues, Sean is on coumadin because we want his blood thin. It is a good thing though that they found out about your son now before the surgery, as some kids bleed profusely with spinal surgery. At least you are doing the surgery at "home" too... imagine driving 10 hours from home to have surgery only to have problems come up that postpone it for a time (been there, done that, had to pay an extra week and a half hotel bill while things got sorted out). 1 1/2 weeks pre-op is actually in my experience a fairly long time ahead, most of the time Sean's pre-op appts were within 3 -4 days!
Keeping you and your son in my prayers that they can resolve this and make next week work for him.
Hugs, Heidi
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