The surgeons just came in. They were able to connect the two pouches without having to get to the Foker procedure. This is GOOD NEWS. Leah will still be paralyzed and under heavy sedation until about Monday because there is still a lot of tension on the two ends (they did have to stretch them out a lot to get them together). At this point the biggest things we watch for are leaks at the surgical site and pneumonia.
In about a week they will run a dye study to make sure everything is still intact, and at that point they can begin to attempt oral feeds and therapy.
WHEW.
Thank you guys SO MUCH for all of your support and encouragement today!!! Please keep sending positive thoughts and energy in Leah’s direction these next few days as this is a critical time in her recovery! OMG. Let’s get started on this next part of Leah’s journey home!!
That’s so wonderful!! I’ll uncross my fingers on Monday!
Yahhhhhhhh
No words to say how I feel at this moment. See the tears on here. Love and many hugs. G gram and grampa
Yay, that is such great news! So glad to hear they could make the connection!
So Happy for Leah, Mandy, and yourself. Great news Lisa. Hope you’re holding up okay. I’ll be sending good thoughts your way.
This is such wonderful news! I am so happy for the encouraging news for Leah and her mommies! Here’s hoping for continued good news in the coming days. XOXO
What wonderful news. We continue to send good thoughts and prayers your way.
XOXO from Ami, Ron and Robbie!
I gasped so loud the whole household came running. That is FANTASTIC! Go, Leah, go! Hugs all around!
So happy and thankful! That is fabulous news! I will be keeping you all – especially little Leah — in my thoughts and prayers! Wishing her a safe and speedy recovery!!!!!