They came in at 12:40 and said that the first part of the surgery was complete - they had connected the donor to the left pulmonary artery and they had left to connect it to the right pulmonary artery and connect the valve. They came in at 1:30 and said that surgery was complete, the valve was working and the artery's were wide open. He is off Bypass and needed a dose of dopamine and a little initial help with pacemaker but established a normal rhythm and was taken off of it. They still have chest tubes to put in and to close. Once that is complete we will talk to the surgeon.
As I as typing the surgeon came in and said things went great... they were able to put in a big homograft - bigger than expected. He said that Evan is doing excellent and has continued to remain in his own rhythm. They are closing him now and putting in the chest tubes so, it will be a few hours before we are able to see him. Please pray. I know the next 24 hrs. are critical.
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- Sarah
- I graduated from UofL with a BA in Music and a minor in Communications in 2001. I've worked at a major Airline company for 12 yrs. and am currently in the tech field and love it. I've been married for 8 years and we have a 4 yr. old little boy who was born with a Congenital Heart Defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. We are sharing our story here on this blog to raise awareness of CHD's and be a source of help to other parents dealing with the same issues.
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5 comments:
Wide open arteries - YAY! This sounds great. I know this next little bit is going to be very hard for you and Evan. . . I am praying for you both. I am praying that he remains very stable and that he can be taken off the vent SOON!
PRAYING hard. Thank GOD things are going so well. Hang in there, I know this is the tough part for the moms and dads. Your little guy is so strong. He's going to continue to do great. Sending you our love and prayers right now..xooxxox
Saw the link on Krystal's blog, and wanted to let you know that the Hanks Family is praying for you all as well!
We had a prayer circle here at work. With all the prayers being sent his way he will do great! Prayers now going to mom and dad! You all hang in there - - before you know it he will be running around! Love, Kay.
Awesome! Praising God with you all. We will continue to pray for a quick recovery! EVAN - you are soooooooooo brave!!! Mom & Dad - you are too ;o)
Love, The Nicholsons & especially your Brave Heart Buddies Luke & Lydia
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