Monday was a very long day at Children's Hospital for Andy, my mom and I. Camden had his big surgery and we waited in the lounge. He went to pre-op at 11 am and went under the knife at about 12:30. We got updates every 90 minutes or so, and even received 2 updates from Dr. Duggan who was in the OR with other cases. At about 7pm we got word that they were finishing up. He was moved to ICU at about 8pm.
We learned that he grew small bowel from 26cm to 61cm on his own. After the STEP procedure, he measured 96cm!! Still about 1/4 of the small bowel that he should have, but it was more than I thought he would have, and enough to work with. The G/J tube was placed, so we can suction from his gastric tube and feed through the J tube port at the same time if needed. The cholangiagram showed a normal gallbladder, and the liver biopsy went well.
The anesthesiologist tried to take out the breathing tube, but he just was not ready enough. Even today, when they tried, he appeared to be in too much pain and it was decided to leave him intubated until tomorrow at the earliest. But as we were getting ready to leave, he was opening his eyes and looking around. He was getting Morphine and Versed every 90 min or so but he went more than 2 hours this afternoon! Things are looking good.
He even had a visit from one of the nurses from the 10th floor too. Tracy came to check on him. They all miss him and want him back on their floor soon!
So we will see his progress tomorrow and keep everyone posted. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!
3 comments:
Little ones are so amazing! They can bounce back so readily. I'm sure by now you have witnessed kids running in the halls with their IV poles in tow! Adaptation is their middle name! We are so happy to hear that the surgery went well. Just keep taking one day at a time. We are all thinking of you and praying for you. The Grindles
Andy & Tonya
We think about you and your family often and send lots of prayers your way every night!! Nancy and Flo keep us posted and we wish you continued healthy progress for Camden!
Love & prayers
Mark & Leslie Buckley
We really appreciate all the love, support and prayers for our little guy. Please continue. Nana is waiting for her phone call this a.m.
NANA & GRAMPY B
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