Out of Surgery

 

Vivien in her little pre-op surgery gown.

Just wanted to post a quick update and let everyone know that Vivien is out of surgery and doing well.  The things we were concerned about like her intubation and extubation went really well.  She has a topical anesthesia where her g-tube was placed and is on a little pain medication.  Her vitals are good.

She did not have a malrotation as suspected.  This is both bad and good news.  We are disappointed that we don't have a definitive answer to what is going on with her, but we are glad that her intestines look good.  We knew that there was a possibility going into this that she didn't have it, and we are glad that they were able to place the g-tube, which she most likely would have had surgery for at some point anyway.

The assumption is that she did have the bacterial infection and when we started the breast milk a few days ago that her tummy was just not quite ready for it.  She is still on IV nutrition but they will try her feeds again soon.  Please be praying that she would tolerate her feeds well and that if there is anything else wrong that we can figure out what it is.  Her last test for infection levels (white blood cell count and CRP) were very good so hopefully her tummy will be able to handle milk well again.

We've had a few tears here, but are glad that she seems to be comfortable and that the surgery went well.  Thank you for your continued prayers that God will give us and the doctors insight into her little body and what she needs.  Jesus loves her more than we do and we know that the Holy Spirit can reveal to us what is going on and give us ideas.