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You are here: Home / News / Skull Surgery Today: Updates Periodically

Skull Surgery Today: Updates Periodically

October 8, 2014 by Ryan's Rally LLC 83 Comments

if-youre-going-through-hell-keep-going-2As much as I dread this day, I’m thankful it’s here. After 3½ months, Ryan will finally get his skull plate replaced with a prosthetic later today. The original titanium-mesh plate that was placed in the summer of 2010 was removed in June because it was causing his scalp to breakdown.

Following surgery, Ryan will be admitted to the ICU for monitoring. I expect he’ll be there tomorrow and Friday. If no complications arise then I expect we will come home on Friday.

The fact is, I’ll need some damned compelling reasons to keep him in the hospital any longer.

I’ll keep you updated throughout the day. The next update will likely be this afternoon.

Thank you for caring and keeping Ryan in your thoughts today.

———-

07:30 AM Update: Ryan was up and doing his normal routine before leaving for the hospital later in the day. All hydration and nutrition are now stopped to clear his stomach for surgery.

11:40AM Update: Ryan is in Pre-Op getting the standard routine to get him ready. Surgery is scheduled for 12:45, but it’s entirely too common for it to be delayed.

12:30 PM Update: We were just told that surgery will be delayed for up to an hour.

An exact model of Ryan's skull and the prosthetic (blue).

An exact model of Ryan’s skull and the prosthetic (blue).

1:35 PM Update: Ryan was just taken to the operating room. The surgery should take two to three hours.

4:30 PM Update: Still in surgery. Hoping to hear something!

5:05 PM Update: Surgery is completed and went smoothly! Ryan is in Recovery and we are right beside him. He’ll be moved to ICU in about an hour.

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9:10 PM Update: It took four hours, but Ryan is finally in his ICU room. Ryan went into respiratory distress and needed to remain by the operating rooms in case he kept continuing downhill. Thank goodness, he bounced back but continues to be iffy. He is on supplemental oxygen and a Bi-PAP (not sure if that’s spelled correctly) which is basically a ventilator without a breathing tube down his throat. He seems uncomfortable, but not pain-ridden.

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Comments

  1. Paula says

    October 12, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Sending love and good thoughts to you all — looking forward to hearing an update on Ryan soon!!

    Reply
  2. Ann H Tearle says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Hope all is going well and that the respiratory issue has been cleared up–and that you all will be coming home soon. When Ryan is completely healed from this surgery, will he be able to have Catbob back with him again? SHSP NGA Love, thoughts and prayers, Annie

    Reply
  3. Lisa Svendsen says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Checking in and still praying

    Reply
  4. Anna says

    October 11, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Checking in…praying all is going good.

    Reply
  5. Corinne Cox says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Just wanted to check in and see how Ryan and everyone is doing this morning! Hope all is well. Praying hard that Ryan gets to come home soon! Much love from WV! <3

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth Storms says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Checking in for any news this morning. Always here and thinking of all of you !
    All my love and thoughts today and always! Driving to WVU right now. Makes me think so much of all of you! I’ll fill you in after Ryan is home .

    Reply
  7. Anna says

    October 10, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Just checking in…praying for an uneventful day.

    Reply
  8. Corinne Cox says

    October 9, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Good Afternoon Diviney Family! Hope Ryan is progressing well and gets to come home soon. My family, friends, and I are praying very hard for him each and everyday! We know that God is watching out for Ryan and that, in time, everything will be okay. We also know that God will punish those for what they did to him that night! Karma is also watching them so they better watch themselves. The state of West Virginia loves you all! Much love and prayers!

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  9. Paula says

    October 9, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Hi Ken, I hope things are going okay with Ryan and he had a smooth night. Just checking in to tell you I am thinking about you and your family.
    Love & hugs,
    Paula

    Reply
  10. Anna says

    October 9, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Thinking of you this morning and praying for you all.

    Reply
  11. PK Miller says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    I’m glad the surgery went well in spite of the respiratory distress. Ryan has been thru so much–and so have all of you. You have a LOT of prayers going up to heaven and I have faith that God DOES hear us. we did have our Prayer Table yesterday & I lifted Ryan and you in prayer, explaining the situation. Deacon Sue uploads the petitions to the Worldwide Episcopal Conference–that’s a LOT of prayers! The future of the Prayer Table is a little uncertain. Sue got a promotion, will no longer be working across the street in the (dilapidated!) State Office Bldg. (You have to have 8 hours of training by the Episcopal Diocese–confidentiality & all that). But there will always be prayers. God be with & care for ALL of you. Get some rest, Ken. You all need it. God bless. PK & Tim

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    • Paula says

      October 9, 2014 at 10:40 AM

      PK Miller, I always enjoy your posts!!!

      Reply
  12. Debby Hostetler Bicanich via Facebook says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    First thing this morning my thoughts go to Ryan and his wonderful family. Praying for Ryan and can’t help but think of the monster who did this to him. There’s a place for him it’s called in HELL.

    Reply
  13. Paula says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Thank you so much for the update, Ken. I’m praying and thinking about you, Ryan, Sue and Kari. I really appreciate the updates. Not sure if I can sleep tonight. I’ll be checking in …….. Hugs, Love, Good thoughts ….prayers…. Paula

    Reply
  14. Gail Doyle says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Always here ,Always praying .Thankfully surgery is over and went well and pray no complications..A comfortable night for Ryan and you all
    love gail

    Reply
  15. Rita says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    So glad to hear that Ryan is recovering from surgery and breathing issues. Prayers will continue through the night for him. Praying that you and Sue can get some peaceful rest too <3

    Reply
  16. Dianne Vagnozzi Holecek says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Continued prayers for a full recovery and praise for a successful surgery. We got this! SH NGA! Love to all of you.
    Dianne

    Reply
  17. Gail Doyle via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    So glad all went well Ryan Have a peaceful night

    Reply
  18. Karyn Mandracchia Ahern via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Praying for you all <3 <3

    Reply
  19. Jean Ellis Koch via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Joining so many other in thinking of you all and praying for the best outcome today.

    Reply
  20. Paula says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Praying <3

    Reply
  21. Rhonda Morin says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Glad to hear he is out of surgery!!! Keeping you all in our thoughts!

    Reply
  22. Carla Liberty says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    So happy to hear Ryan is out of surgery and it went well. Prayers up that he can get home soon. I think this calls for a crab cake celebration, Ken. 🙂

    Love to all of you ~
    Carla & family

    Reply
  23. kathryn says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Now for speedy recovery and to get Ryan home!

    Reply
  24. Anna says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    One hurdle over….keep them on their toes over there Ken!

    Reply
  25. Kayla Jean Urban via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I’m praying for Ryan and your whole family!

    Reply
  26. Rita Caporicci Hoop via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Praise God that the surgery went smoothly — what a relief!

    Reply
  27. Patti says

    October 8, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Ken, I did not realize just how big the plate was until I saw this mold you posted. .can’t believe that much of his skull was crushed..I have nothing but pure hatred for the scum that did this to your son.. Aids and a slow death would be too good for those two who did this. I wish I could just give Ryan a big hug. Thinking of you all.

    Reply
  28. Rita Mosley says

    October 8, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Will be there in spirit praying so hard for everything to work out ok. So glad that you are going to keep us posted as the day goes on. Love from Clayton Georgia. Hang in there Ryan and family.a big shout out to you Ken and family for everything y’all do on a daily basis for Ryan.

    Reply
  29. Cortney Taylor via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Best wishes… <3 Ruby Memorial Hospital WVU… great surgeons, doctors, nurses, care takers, and so much more there watching out for their patients…

    Reply
  30. Beatrice Susini Calabrese via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    <3 Praying Always

    Reply
  31. Fernanda Jones via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    How are you guys?! Many prayers on your way!

    Reply
  32. Ann H Tearle says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    Yes, please keep the up-dates coming. Prayers and thoughts, just MORE of them today. God Bless. Love, Annie

    Reply
  33. kathryn says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Sending positive thoughts……waiting to hear all is well

    Reply
  34. Misty Graff Coryell via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Praying for your family and steady hands for the surgeons. I also pray Ryan’s recovery is uneventful and he can go home on schedule.

    Reply
  35. Sue Bennett Markley via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Prayers as always !!!!

    Reply
  36. Tony says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Hope all is going well during Ryan’s surgery. Look forward to your next update. God bless you.

    Reply
  37. Rita says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    We are lifting Ryan up in prayer today and praying you all through this hospital stay as well. As Churchill said so succinctly, just keep going, Divineys — we’re with you every step of the way <3

    Reply
  38. marsha cook says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Praying for u all today and looking forward to the updates of good news.

    Reply
  39. Donna Squitieri says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    My thoughts and prayers to you and your family especially today and always. My daughter attended West Virginia University a few years ago, and told me Ryan’s story. I have been following it ever since. Hope for a successful surgery today and hopefully a little rest for you too.

    Reply
  40. Linda Foley Renzulli via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Praying for your beloved son.

    Reply
  41. Karen T. says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Praying for God to guide the surgeons’s hands and protect Ryan. Also praying for a short time in ICU and a swift recovery from the surgery itself. God bless you all.

    Reply
  42. Debbie says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Extra prayers coming ur way today.Will be watching for updates.Ur love for ur son just totally amazes me!! Wish there was more fathers like u on this earth.May God be with u today and every day.Just remember–YOU GOT THIS.

    Reply
  43. Kelly Thorpe via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Praying!

    Reply
  44. Janeen Bode via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Sending love strength and positive energy.

    Reply
  45. Priscilla Bichsel Anderson via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Praying hard for Ryan, the doctors and family.

    Reply
  46. Jean Dolan via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Hope everything goes well for Ryan today. He deserves a break. I read the article from yesterday, way to go Ken, just sorry all this has happened to your family. Try to find little joys in every day, Ryan wouldn’t want you to suffer also. Hugs, prayers and compassion. Hugs to all the family also.

    Reply
  47. VScott says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Praying.

    Reply
  48. Gwyn Gustafson Giaquinto via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Prayer to your family and the medical team.

    Reply
  49. Gloria Gallagher via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Praying for Ryan today and every day!

    Reply
  50. clofton1 says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Thoughts & prayers with Ryan and your family today!

    Reply
  51. Paul Rapsawich via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    You’ve got this, Ryan!!!! Prayers for you and the family.

    Reply
  52. Elizabeth Storms via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    In my thoughts and sending love to all of you. ❤️

    Reply
  53. Gail Doyle says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Sending prayers for completely successful surgery.Will be checking for updates when you can
    and thinking of you all .Stay Strong
    love Gail

    Reply
  54. PK Miller says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    God be with you all. I don’t know if we’ll have our Prayer Table today. Deacon Sue got a promotion, no longer works in the State office complex across the street from our Cathedral. But I raised you all up in prayer last night after our class on Philippians and posted on my Facebook page. I pray everything goes well & God guides the surgeons & other caregivers.
    PK & Tim
    PS You DON’T want Ryan to stay in the hospital any longer than necessary. Theyre, alas, great vectors for infection! And Ryan will recover better, faster surrounded by his loving family.

    Reply
  55. Sandy Martib says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Praying for all of you.

    Reply
  56. Sharon Oulundsen Bonanno via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    I’ve said a prayer for Ryan, the doctors, and your family.

    Reply
  57. Kristin says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I am praying for Ryan and your family today. I’m so sorry you all have to go through this.

    Reply
  58. Lori Schmuck Eric Childress via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    praying

    Reply
  59. Tom McClelland says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Hang in there today Ken…

    Reply
  60. CorinneCox12292 says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Praying hard for Ryan and the entire family. I have you all on our prayer list at my church and at work. I pray everyday that Ryan wakes up soon. I can’t fathom how hard all of this is on your family, but I know that God is watching over all of you and has a plan. Everything will be okay in the end! God bless you all! Much love!

    Reply
  61. KenandTerry Short via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Prayers sent.

    Reply
  62. Mary T Fugo George via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Prayers……

    Reply
  63. Kim McLeod via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Praying!

    Reply
  64. Paula says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Praying and waiting to hear updates – will be checking in throughout the day (and night and tomorrow/night and next day. Can’t wait til Ryan is back home!!! Hugs & Love

    Reply
  65. MichaelaandHass Hartley via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Prayers

    Reply
  66. Tony Butcher via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Praying for Ryan and family

    Reply
  67. Jo Hobbs via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    <3

    Reply
  68. Joy B. Smith says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Keeping all of you in my prayers. May God continue to grant you the strength you need each day.

    Reply
  69. Jo says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    We are right here waiting.

    Reply
  70. Robyn Figueroa via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Sending prayers!!

    Reply
  71. Erica Hanson via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Prayers for you all!! ❤️

    Reply
  72. Emma Hudson Witham via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way. xx

    Reply
  73. Jacqueline Reda Pontarelli via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Praying for Ryan today as always!!

    Reply
  74. Virginia Irene Davis via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Prayers for your family & Ryan

    Reply
  75. Aleecea Ledford via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Prayers

    Reply
  76. Racheal Lisa Long via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Prayers!

    Reply
  77. Jennifer Campioli says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Sending positive thoughts and prayers Ryan’s way!! As well as to you, his mom, and sister!

    Reply
  78. Colleen says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    I will be thinking of Ryan and your family all day!

    Reply
  79. Carol Crain Ramirez via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with y’all today.

    Reply
  80. Mar Fitterer Crowe via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Praying for The Doctors and Nurses, Ryan and your family
    Love and Hugs

    Reply
  81. Hailey Taylor via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Ryan and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today.

    Reply
  82. Jessica Hogan McQueen via Facebook says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    We will be praying without ceasing today for the surgery to go as planned, if not better.

    Reply

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