She is going in for back surgery

            This is purely just informational and may come as a shock to some.  I am sure by now most of you  already know though.  Avri is having back surgery. She has been having problems with her back for a number of years now. She has days where her back is stiff and sore but the most noticeable thing for her and us as parents is her posture (more so the hump in her back).  After noticing I was not the only one telling her to stand up straight I took her to a back specialist. This doctor was very quick to want to do surgery on her. I freaked out and got a second opinion from a spine specialist at Shriner's hospital. "they are supposed to be the best spine specialists in the world" this surgeon agreed that she needed surgery. This appointment was back in January and we have been waiting for our date ever since. We got a call three days before vacation that she would be going in August 23rd.  
             This surgery will straighten out the big hump in Avri's back the medical term is "Kyphosis".  She will be having rods and screws placed through out the length of her spine. They say she will gain at least 2 inches of height.  "pretty crazy to think she will come out of this being taller than me"  Although Avri is "so excited" we are very nervous. This is going to be a very scary surgery and a very tough recovery.  In talking with her surgeon. My understanding is that there will not be an opportunity for visitors while she is in the hospital as she will be in the ICU the entire stay. She will have an around the clock nurse as well as many appointments with physical therapists.  Avri will be in the hospital for at least 7 days and she will be out of school for at least the first month. I will do my best to keep everyone posted on what is going on with her through this blog. I have to say on my part that "phone calls"... I know have the best intentions, but do make my emotions run much higher.  As I do love each and everyone of you that has concern for my daughter and the rest of my family.  Please when this day comes keep her in your prayers, Pray that I will have the strength to support her and help her through this and know that through every ones prayers and faith we will be fine! If all else fails check her blog for updates!  I will not be leaving Avri's side to take calls (aside from family)....no offense!