THE DAVID VS. GOLIATH BATTLE

'Little Man' Brent is out of the marathon surgery to save his life. The surgery began at 9 a.m. and ended at 11:15 p.m. The battle is for Brent's life and just like David, Brent has overcome a huge obstacle today. Here are some of the details:

• the surgery duration was 14 hours and 15 minutes
• due to the length and type of surgery, Brent will be recovering over the next few days - he will need as much rest as possible
• Brent will be on special medication to control blood pressure and pain
• the medical team inserted an artificial bypass from his shoulder to his leg
• the infected aorta area - it took the medical team three tries to get the aorta sewn off completely
• there was blood loss of 15 litres
• Brent will be on dialysis for awhile
• Brent experienced an allergic reaction that lasted for about sixty minutes - otherwise the surgery went smoothly and everything was stable
• the circulation to the legs will not be as good as the blood flow will be less as the artificial bypass is thinner than a regular blood vessel
• circulation in kids/teens is resilient and will multiply in the next few weeks
• due to the surgery Brent's abdomen area is once again more open and he is back to square one in the healing process
• just before today's surgery, Scot and Carolyn (Cary) were told that Brent's left kidney would have to be removed - at the end of the surgery it was reported that they were able to save and keep the left kidney intact (major answer to prayer)
• Brent is breathing with the aid of a ventilator - he is at 35 % oxygen

Scot and Carolyn (Cary) on this their eighty third day in the hospital carried the weight and pressure of this situation very calmly. Today the strength of God empowered the Peterson's to face this battle. While the nurses transported Brent back to his ICU home, tired parents Scot and Carolyn (Cary) looked at their son. The anesthetist remarked, "He's a tough, little guy." Brent is tough and he is strong. Tonight, with the help of your prayers and God directing him, he overcame a giant obstacle.

The miracles continue in the life of this young man.

Thank you to the incredible doctors and medical team at Regina General.

Thank you to everyone who is praying for the life of this young man.

(due to the extent of this surgery, no visitors will be able to see Brent for at least two weeks - we thank you for your understanding on this matter)

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