We took Ella down the long hallway to the operating room at 7:30 this morning.
9:30 they were able to get her IVs and Arterial lines in.
10:30 they were just opening her chest
11:30 her chest was open and they are about to begin heart surgery
12:50 the doctors are continuing the repair, she's on bypass, going well
3:55 the nurses will be retrieving Ella in 10 mins!!!
4:30 just met with our cardiologist, Dr. Hill, and he is pleased with how the surgery went! Her left pulmonary artery was narrowed and they were able to repair it. They inserted a 4 mm BT shunt and kept her Sano shunt there. They were also able to repair the aortic arch. BIG NEWS they were able to close her chest! We are awaiting her arrival!
5:00 Ella is back to her room! Somehow we missed the parade, but the surgeons seem to be happy with the outcome! We are waiting to be able to go in and see her!
6:00 We saw Ella! She looks good, definitely has the post-op puff, but everyone seems happy with the results of the surgery. We aren't really encouraged to hang around her room because there's a lot going on in there, but they're happy to have us stand out of the way 😁
Here are some pictures!
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| On our way down the loooong hallway to the operating room. Hardest walks of our lives... This was the 6th one Ella's been on. |
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| Here's what Ella had done. |
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| We love our nurses so much! They love Ella so well! |
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| Everyone around Ella's room. |
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| Post-op Ella girl on her giant bed! |
Praying 💜
ReplyDeletePraying today for your little family and your sweet babe.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear! Praise God. Prayers for recovery and love to your family
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad they were able to close her chest. Praise the Lord
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us posted! We continue to pray for Ella that all goes well.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs your way from The Valceschini's