# My Son Is In Surgery **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 9, 2004, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168 "2004-04-09T13:07:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/1 "2004-04-09T13:07:41Z")
The actual operation should have started about ten minutes ago. He had a nerve in his jaw severed during a previous operation to remove a growth in his jaw. The doctors said that the previous growth, although not malignant, had eroded the bone in his jaw and cut the nerve controlling sensation in his tongue and jaw. The neurosurgeon is doing a new procedure he developed to try to repair the nerve. My wife is with him, and I am home with my daughter. Would those of you who are willing please pray for him? And the rest of us, too. This is my guy in there, and it is stressful. We should know sometime this afternoon how it went. Thanks in advance. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Kitchen\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Kitchen\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitchen_Wench)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/2 "2004-04-09T13:12:58Z")
I’m sending all the positive energy I can muster to you and your family. I hope things turn out well for your little (or not so little) guy. ---
**Author:** ![misstee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@misstee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misstee)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/3 "2004-04-09T13:14:06Z")
I just said a prayer for you and your son. I will be thinking about you guys throughout the day. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/4 "2004-04-09T13:15:08Z")
Thoughts, prayers, and good vibes headed your way for all four of you. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/5 "2004-04-09T13:15:14Z")
The Lissar family will be praying. God bless. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/6 "2004-04-09T13:24:33Z")
Sending all the mojo I can to you, your son and family. ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/7 "2004-04-09T13:25:30Z")
Praying for your family and the surgeon. Please keep us updated. ---
**Author:** ![yosemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/8 "2004-04-09T13:25:44Z")
It is very good that you’ve asked for prayers. Know that our heartfelt prayers are with your son. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/9 "2004-04-09T13:33:58Z")
Definite prayers going out. For you, your son, your wife and that God gives the doctors the wisdom they need to make this successful. ---
**Author:** ![hawthorne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@hawthorne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hawthorne)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/10 "2004-04-09T14:11:45Z")
Thinking of your son and all your loved ones, Shodan. ---
**Author:** ![Algernon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a183cd/32.png) [@Algernon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algernon)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/11 "2004-04-09T14:14:06Z")
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/12 "2004-04-09T14:20:08Z")
Sending warm thoughts your way. Keep us updated. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/13 "2004-04-09T14:34:16Z")
Good thoughts coming from the Doorses. Robin ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/14 "2004-04-09T14:36:51Z")
> [@MsRobyn](#): > > Good thoughts coming from the Doorses. > > Robin Vunderful thoughts and prayers for your family. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/15 "2004-04-09T14:38:13Z")
Our thoughts and wishes are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/16 "2004-04-09T14:45:30Z")
My wife just called. He is still in surgery. I don’t think this is unusual in cases of this sort. I cannot think of words to express our appreciation for your prayers, so I won’t try. May our Lord bless and keep all of you next to His heart for your kindness to a stranger. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/17 "2004-04-09T14:53:34Z")
Prayers and good thoughts headed your way. I know you have a lot on your mind today but please don’'t forget to keep us posted ! ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/18 "2004-04-09T15:37:37Z")
Awww…the poor little feller. I hope he does alright. Are the doctors confident this will correct the problem? You hate to see a kid go through even ONE surgery. Give him a big ol’ hug when he wakes up. From me. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/19 "2004-04-09T15:41:50Z")
You all have my prayers too, buddy. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168/20 "2004-04-09T15:46:57Z")
Our best thoughts and wishes are with you and your family, **Shodan.** Taters [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-in-surgery/239168.md?page=2)