The time for my son's Hirschbrung's operation is getting closer.  We are   
   looking at the last week of January or the first week of February.  I'm not   
   happy about it - but also know it is needed.   
      
   The procedure will involve a large abdomen incision.  Removal of the    
   descending bowel that has no nerve cells and then redirecting the remaining   
   bowel to his bottom.  As part of this, they plan to remove his appendix -   
   since it will be in the wrong place after this is completed.     
      
   The end result is to have him being able to have normal bowel function with no   
   intervention.     
      
   I'll be staying at the hospital with him 24/7 until we go home.  They estimate   
   3-5 days in the hospital.     
      
   Just figured I would keep the group in the loop as to what is going on and the   
   progress.     
      
   - Mark   
        
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