Please pray for Tim... UPDATE: Surgery schedule...

 

Here is the latest from Tim in regards to his surgery schedule in Chicago: Sat. 230p to Chicago.

Sun. 9a [10a our time] scoping his nose.

Mon.  [Feb. 10th] 515a arrive 730 surg [830, our time PLEASE PRAY] 5 hr duration, 1 hr recovery, ICU for awhile…  ???

Then regular room till Weds.… ???  hotel till Fri. or Mon./Tues, all depends…  ???

Here is a word from Tim Laird…

Back in 2010, I had a Chordoma tumor removed, complete resection from what they could see.  A lot of God-things, not happenstance that occurred in 2010.  So much answered prayers.  It was amazing.

I am seeking prayer warriors again as the Chordoma has come back but in my sinus cavity this time.  It is a couple of millimeters from the carotid artery and about 5mm from the optic nerve of my left eye.

Both of my doctors from 2010 are recommending immediate surgery.  The closer it gets to the carotid artery, the more risk.  I was originally scheduled for surgery on January 22, but insurance approvals have hindered things a bit.

As of right now, the surgery is scheduled for January 29, but the pre-op and post-op imaging still needs approval from the insurance company.

Dr Kassam and team also want to make certain that the Chordoma has not metastasized and so ordered a PET Scan which was approved by insurance and is scheduled for January 24.

There are more details out in my Caring Bridge journal along with a list of prayer requests. The link is:

https://www.caringbridge.org/site/18fe5419-9956-31ea-ae27-458359359367?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=private_home_page

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Thank you for your love and prayer support.

Tim Laird

Here are some prayer requests (thank you prayer warriors):

The MRI and CT images are approved well before the 27th.  They need to be approved ahead of time, or we are required to pay for them out of pocket or have the dates moved.

The PET Scan comes back clean.

The flu / cold I caught does not interfere with the surgery schedule.  Also for quick and complete healing from it would be a plus.

Dr Prevedello and Dr Carrau are covered as In Network for my post-op needs after we come back from Chicago.

There is a potential for being released earlier than February 4 and so requesting that will happen.

Safe travels to / from / around Chicago.  It looks like a significant snowfall will hit the 27th.

Safety for my boys (men) while we are away.

To have the Chordoma shrink to make it easier for the resection.  It would be a huge plus to have it dissolve completely on its own.