Thursday, September 24, 2015

Surgery #1 -- success!


Prayers and positive thoughts hold a lot of weight--I'm convinced G-d hears....

The wee one (pictured looking a bit medicated this a.m. with Ella Stuffie--the one Nana says he can't be without!) went in for surgery at 8:30am was finished at 2pm and moved to recovery at 2:30.  The booger took less time getting step 1 (of 3 heart surgeries) done than his Nana did getting a broken leg fixed.  :-/  I'd be a little envious, but I'm so flipping relieved I can't be anything but.......relieved....and grateful.

The surgeons were pleased with how surgery went.  They'll leave his wee chest opened for 2-3 days before closing it back up.  They put a drain in his tummy where fluid had been collecting and they're running tests to make sure there's no reason for concern.  The next 24-48 hours are still high risk--it's that delicate balancing act with medications in a wee person.  I'll try to remain hopeful--  The stinker has this deal about drama.  Time and time again....JUST when you think you can breathe and relax a minute....more drama.....  

For the moment, I'll try to remain grateful and relieved for THIS moment to have ended with success.

7 comments:

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

Tears of happiness here, and many many prayers. ♥

Valerie said...

Happy tears here too. I am so pleased to read this post. I will continue to pray for the wee man.

Bill said...

This is such wonderful news. He is obviously a very strong little man
Bill & Vi

Bill said...

---from me, too.

Lydia Penner said...

Our whole church prayed for him on Wednesday night Mel. Prayers will continue, what a strong little guy!!!!

Anonymous said...

I'm sure this is exhausting for the whole family- praying for peace and love for all of you!

Mel said...

Thank you--to all of you and to all of those others who prayed and sent positive thoughts his way.
Blessings to you ALL. ((((*hugs*))))