Sean's upcoming Surgery

[Mrs.Starling]

I just found out today that Sean will be having surgery on November 6, 2008. I am worried. My heart sank when the urologist said that he would have to have it. He has hypospadius (the urinary opening is too small) and a partially undescended testicle. He will also be cicrumcised at that time. The foreskin will be used to help repair the testicle issue. It is any outpatient surgery, but I am still worried. My little guy will only be 16 and a half months and he is still so small. He now weighs 19 pounds 7 ounces and is 28 and a half inches long. That's pretty good considering he entered the world at 3 pounds and one ounce. Please keep him in your prayers. He is a strong boy, but I am a weak mom. Thanks!

 

momma to an adorable  

[sweetiepie120]

Oct. 16, 2008 at 9:44 AM

I would not worry so much about the surgery  it will just make it harder when the day finally arrives.  Sean seems to be doing fine.  My little guy stephen came into the world weighing 3 pounds 4 ounces and at one year he seighs 17 pounds 10 ounces and is 27 and a quarter inches long.   If you need to talk feel free to message when you can.

[imamombygrace]

Oct. 16, 2008 at 10:59 AM

Hang in there.  I would love to tell you not to worry..but, as Mothers we will.  My dd had surgery just days before her first birthday.  She was diagnosed with a half duplicated system and a uterocele.  Which is basically like a pocket of urine within the bladder...it never leaves.  So it leds to really bad infections.  She went in for out patient surgery to have it removed.  So I know you will worry. I just kept focusing that this is what had to be done to give her a better life.  I also found comfort in the hospital we had it done at...it was a children's hospital.  I wish you and your little one all the best!!!  Just keep thinking of the outcome and how it will improve his health/everyday living. 

[Mrs.Starling]

Oct. 18, 2008 at 11:08 AM

Thanks ladies. It is great to hear (see) encouraging words right now. I'll let you know how he is doing after his surgery.

(Original Poster)

[sallymoon]

Oct. 22, 2008 at 7:36 PM

I'm sorry that your son will need surgery.  A close friend has a son with hypospadia, but luckily it is minor enough that he won't need surgery.  My friend's brother had a very severe case and needed several surgeries.  He is now a healthy adult.  If you have not joined one yet, there are a few hypospadia support groups here on Cafemom.  I hope all goes well with your son.  He sounds like a strong little guy.