Monday, October 4, 2010

Mid-surgery update

Just a quick mid-surgery update:

Pulmonary band is in place. Aortic bridge is sliced and enlarged with the transplanted material. All the lines are in place on her.

Her chest is still open and they are waiting for the bleeding to slow. Her bleeding rate right now is 'normal' as far as that goes, but it still worries the sh*t out of me. Yes, I said sh*t. When you do this type of surgery with this many sutures, then there is a good bit of 'leaking'. Once the bleeding slows they will close her up.

More news as we get it from our nurse.

5 comments:

  1. Go very-talented-heart-surgeons-of-CHOP. We are all counting on you. It sounds like things are going well still. I am very happy to hear this. What a day for Aurelia and you guys! Still got my fingers crossed!

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  2. O, St. Gerard, who, like the Savior, loved children so tenderly and by your prayers freed many from disease and even death, listen to us who are praying for Aurelia. We thank God for the great gift of Aurelia, and ask Him to restore her to health. This favor , we beg of you, through your love for all children and mothers. May God's healing hands guide the surgeons hands during this operation.

    Love,

    Gary

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  3. Thank you for the update! We are keeping Aurelia in our prayers!!!

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  4. Aurelia will be prayed for a lot tonight!

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  5. Been thinking of you all non-stop. It's OK to be scared -- it's scary. Thank goodness she is in the best hands possible, and I am sending every good wish to all four of you. Hugs.

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