Elijah's been in for about an hour and a half and we just got word that the incision has been made (it takes a while to get him all ready and hooked up). It'll be another 4-5 hrs before we can see him.
The surgeon said it might take a while to find everything because his anatomy is so different than a normal heart. We're praying that he finds what he needs to fast (the more poking he has to do the more swelling and greater chances that the chest will have to be left open) and that he doesn't disturb to much other stuff (there's nerves by the lungs/spine that can be irritated if bumped too much when moving the heart around and cause little problems, such as a hoarse voice).
We'll hear from our cardiologist in a few minutes, and once in the middle of the procedure and then at the end.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
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All sounds good!
I found you via Terri, we have a heart boy too. I just wanted to drop in to let you know we are praying and I truly hope all goes well today.
Checking in on little Elijah. Continuing to pray for you guys ...
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
Just stopping by to see how you guys are doing....lots - o - love!
Kendis & Chris
We too found you via Terri. Thinking about you and your precious son today while he is in surgery. He's a cutie by the way. We also have a son that will be 9 next week that was born with ToF and had his repair at 3 months old. Here's to a speedy uncomplicated recovery! We'll check back here a lil later to see his progress.
Take care, Shari, Mommy to Michael almost 9 and 2 HH hoys
CA.
Our thoughts are with you, your family, and your doctors. We'll keep checking for updates.
Kathy
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