diamondback 56 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm a little late, Nathan, but you're on the Prayer List out here as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Nathan asked me to pass along this update... please continue to pray!!!! After I met with my neurosurgeon, the plan was to have the surgery done through my nose. Two weeks ago, I met with an ENT who was going to assist with the neurosurgeon. The ENT ordered a CT scan of the sinus, but the scan had to be approved by insurance before it could be done. Insurance finally approved the CT scan and I had the CT scan done last Friday. I was scheduled to see the ENT who was going to handle the sinus part of my surgery today, but the ENT's office called to cancel the appointment. I spoke to the ENT this afternoon and he said that the surgery was too complicated to go through my nose, so there was no need to have him involved since the surgery will now have to be done through the side of my head. I have a multiseptated expansile cystic process throughout my sinus cavities, which the ENT was suppose to look at and explain. The ENT determined that the cystic process is meninges all throughout the right side of my sinuses. The hole in which my brain is protruding through is also larger than they previously thought. We go to meet the neurosurgeon on Wednesday to plan and schedule the surgery. Please continue to keep Lauren and me in your prayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron K. 0 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Mass is on Sunday night for me, so I will light a candle for you. i have a few buddies now with some health issues.and I wish them all the best.and Nathan keep punching it will all work out.Semper-Fi. Ron K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean.223 365 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Oh for Pete's sake.... Extra prays bro!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevymann 13 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Gob bless you Nathan and Lauren. My son and I will add you to our prayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolverine 10,360 Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Nathan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as your surgery date approaches. I wish you a full and speedy recovery. Wolverine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swells08 128 Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Stay strong and positive bro, you are a true warrior and you are in my prayers for strength and a speedy recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Latest Info.. Today, we met with Dr. Michael for him to explain how he would perform my surgery. We knew going into the appointment that due to the complexity of the operation, the only entry point was through the side of my head. Lauren was pretty upset going into the appointment, but Dr. Michael had her smiling several times. We left the appointment feeling very good. After the appointment, I had an EKG, chest x-ray, and lab work done. As soon as the results are forwarded to Dr. Michael's office, we can finally schedule the operation. I hope to know the date of the surgery by this weekend. The surgery will be three hours long. I will spend one night in intensive care and two to three more nights in the hospital. The recovery time is 2 weeks in bed and 4 weeks for a full recovery. I would like to have the surgery by the end of next week, so I can be fully recovered by October 16 (University of Alabama Homecoming football game, which will be a heartbreaking loss to Ole Miss). Thanks for keeping us in your prayers. Nathan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Latest update, guys!!! After waiting what seemed like forever, I am now less than 24 hours away form my surgery. The surgery is scheduled to be done tomorrow at 6 AM at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. The surgery is scheduled to take 3 hours. After the surgery, my doctor projects for me to stay in the ICU for the first 24 hours before being transferred to a room. I am hoping to be released from the hospital Monday or Tuesday. Lauren will send an email when I am out of surgery and recovering. Please continue to pray for Lauren, myself, the doctors, nurses, and everyone involved. I won't have access to my email or phone phone for 1-2 weeks after the surgery, so if I don't reply it is because of doctor's orders. Nathan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nycGUNguy 61 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Good Luck Nathan. Will be praying for your speedy recovery. Pete nyclu3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Good luck Nathan! We're thinking about ya here and sending good vibes / prayers your way ! Shannon & Sandi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Star Arms 2,047 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes for your recovery, Nathan. We look forward to hearing all about it, and getting your personal update in a couple of weeks! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koliadko 207 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 May all go as well, or better, than planned. I will pass this info on to my friends. We'll get you a whole mess of praying going on! It works as quite a few guys on this forum can attest. You and your family will be at the top of my list. Sandi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 News from Nathan's Bride Just a little update since Nathan's surgery is taking a little longer than originally thought. Nathan has been in surgery since 0737. The procedure is fully underway and I have been assured everything is going just fine. The surgeon is currently working under the microscope repairing the dura and skull base. We are looking at another 2-3 hours in surgery. I will update again when he is out of surgery and transferred to ICU. Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers. I know Nathan greatly appreciates it. Lauren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Latest Nathan is in the neuro critical care unit, room 440 at Methodist University. He is attached to many machines and looks pitiful; but is talking and moving around a little. All of his vital signs are great. I have spoken to the surgeon and he said things couldn't have gone any better. They have done a post-op ct scan and everything looks great. We will hopefully be moved to a regular room at some point tomorrow and I will forward that information to you as soon as I know. Please continue to pray for Nathan as he recovers. Lauren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted September 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Hello, Nathan had a rough first night but is doing fairly well. We have been moved to room 911. He's still having ups and downs and we are just taking it one step at a time. Surgeon said everything still looks good. Once again, please continue to pray for his recovery. Thanks, Lauren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Shock and awe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Sounds like great news so far Nate! Keep on keepin on bro! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vitamink 90 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 HOLY SH!T!!! Good to hear everything looks good. I'm no surgeon, but don't you think they'd shave the area that they were gonna cut into? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Wow. Best of luck to you Nathan. thats crazy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaymce 7 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Good news. praying for your speedy recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Wow....That's going to leave a mark... My family continues to pray for you and yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 yesterday..... Nathan was discharged from the hospital this morning and now he is home in bed. He faired pretty well on the one hour drive back to Oxford. Everyday continues to get better. Thanks so much for the prayers and thoughts, it means the world to us both. Lauren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Star Arms 2,047 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 yesterday..... Nathan was discharged from the hospital this morning and now he is home in bed. He faired pretty well on the one hour drive back to Oxford. Everyday continues to get better. Thanks so much for the prayers and thoughts, it means the world to us both. Lauren That's GREAT news! Best wishes!!! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 really glad it went well, from the photo posted looked rough. get well soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Nathan - I have a whole slew of crude jokes to cheer ya up with, but I dont think you should be laughing too hard right now, or I'd give you a call on the cell and give you some positive vibes! Glad to see you got through it (mostly) in one piece (cant help it), and best wishes on your recovery. All the best - -Ben V. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clifton 354 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Nathan, Glad to see, you ok, will continue to pray for your recovery. Cliff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaymce 7 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Keep the good news flowing. We are all pulling for you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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