Sarah and I sat down with the surgeon shortly after noon to get an update. Overall, things are going well and Eddie is now connected to the Berlin heart . . . it has been operating for about two hours and no signs of trouble. There has been a lot of bleeding, which was expected, and the rest of the surgical team is trying to get that under control. Bleeding will continue to be a significant risk over the next 3-4 days while the Gore-Tex connectors on his left ventricle and aorta get used to the pressure.
We hope to see Eddie back in his room in the next couple hours.
Thanks for keeping us posted! We're so glad things have gone as expected! I was reading about the procedure and am amazed by what surgeons can do. Bless them and bless you!
ReplyDeleteThere are people all over the world waiting on pins and needles to hear this news I am sure. So glad to hear he is out of surgery. Spent some time reading a couple of articles about kids with Berlin hearts and how they have been a heaven-send while waiting for a transplant. Yeah for FDA approval! Will be praying for Eddie to have a good recovery. Hope you get to be with him soon. Love from all of us!
ReplyDeleteEddie keeps on fighting!!! What an amazing little boy and an amazing surgical team along with such amazing parents! Thinking of you all day but really that is everyday!! Lots of prayers continuously, thanks John for updates.
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So glad to see the great news... Continued support from so many there and everywhere. So grateful for the people who have made these miracles happen, in the heart design and in the hands of the Drs and staff. So many wonderful blessings and answers to many heart felt prayers for EDDIE and You All. Love and Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. Eddie has been on my mind all day and his great parents too! I am amazed. Looking forward to a picture of his smile again. I hope you are able to get some rest.
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