One more day ...

Hey everyone!

We've done some "pre-op" appointments this week to get ready for Sydney's surgery this Friday. Her pediatrician said that Sydney looks really good and healthy and hasn't seen her look this "well" in awhile. Her surgeon said yesterday that he will be going to lengthen the device and also straighten the bar ... when he initially placed the device in Sydney's back, he had to bend the bar a little because he had to use screws to "anchor" the bottom part of the bar to two lumbar vertebrae.

We may have to stay the night in the children's hospital depending on how well Sydney is recovering. Last time, we ended up going home late in the evening. I think it is just easier for her (and us) to be in the comforts of HOME. No beeping machines going off, no flashing lights, and no nurses coming in to check her blood pressure and temperature in the middle of the night.

We're hoping for the best and a quick and speedy recovery.

Thank you ALL for your thoughts and prayers!
- A4