Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Travis Update - Tuesday Morning

Travis did not get back in the room until close to 9:30 last night. They did not let us see him until close to 11:00 p.m. Dr. Lamberti, our surgeon, came an updated us on his status and how the surgery went. According to him, Travis surgery went really well. They installed a pacemaker, replaced the Sano shunt with a bigger one and enlarged the Pulmonary Arteries. Since they kept him heavily sedated throughout the night, Nicole and I got a couple of hours of sleep at the Ronald McDonald House.

We did get back here for rounds this morning and a little meeting with Travis' cardiologist, Dr. Levy. He explained to us in more detail the anatomy of Travis heart and the reasons they performed the surgery they did in comparison to the normal Glenn operation. We will discuss future plans for Travis with Dr. Levy and Dr. Lamberti at a further date. Preliminary talk was of him not getting the Glenn because of some obstruction of the branches of the Superior Vena Cava. His anatomy would not take to the Glenn operation very well and they would prefer to go with a safer route. They might try and perform a Fontan in 9-12 months. For now we just want to recover from this surgery and we will worry about the next in a couple of weeks.
Travis and Mommy Post Operation -Day One
Travis Post Operation - About 3 hours after surgery.

10 comments:

  1. Oh God love him. He's been through so much (as have you!) That picture just breaks my heart. I will continue to pray for you and your sweet Travis!

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  2. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I never knew so much about the anatomy of a heart until Hope...it is amazing to me how many form perfectly. Travis looks really good post-surgery. I know the recovery journey is just starting, so I will say a few extra prayers for him every night.

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  3. What a very special little one you have. So happy to hear he is out of surgery and beginning his journey to recovery.

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  4. You have produced a brave little guy which must stem from the two of you, right? Sounds like Travis is in the bet medical hands possible.

    I love the changes you made to the blog..most excellent! It shows us just how much he has grown and changed since he was born.

    Prayers extended...

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  5. Grandma and Grandpa Love you so much little one. Rest and heal. We have a lot of playtime to catch up on. Comforting to see your surrounded with Love, Prayers and Medical Wisdom.

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  6. Stay strong!Your little angel has come so far.
    Will say some prayers for you...

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  7. I'm always praying for you guys. *Hugs*

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  8. I've been thinking about you and I am glad the surgery went so well. Your doctors are doing a really good job. There are so many people thinking about you and praying for you and little Travis. Do not be discouraged and stay strong. We'll always be there for you. Lots of love.

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  9. Glad to hear that Travis is out of surgery and recovering. Still thinking and praying for you guys.

    Love,
    Lisa

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  10. We are so happy to hear that Baby Travis is doing so well. Stay strong! You guys are great parents and Travis is lucky to have you!

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