Dr Hanley just came in and said the surgery went great!! He was able to repair Owen's valve. I can't even begin to tell you what a relief it is.
He said the valve leakage was much worse than anticipated. He was able to tighten the entire valve so that the Tricuspid valve leaflets now meet. On a scale from 0 to 10.. 0 being no leakage, 10 being the most severe.. Owen's leakage was a 8. It was bad. After the repair, he says it is more like a 3!
Prayers have been answered today.
No articifial valve was necessary. The next 24 hours will be critical.
Continue to keep him in your prayers for a smooth recovery. I'll update later today. We have about an hour before we can go up to ICU and see him.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
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I have serious chills! That made my day, my week, my month! I love you guys & have been thinking of you non-stop today!
I'm SO happy for you!
Praise God! breathing a huge sigh of relief for all of you!
Thanks for updating so diligently.
Oh my gosh that's wonderful! I'm so thrilled for you and for Mr. Rock Star Owen!
Thinking of you during the next 24 hours and hoping for smooth sailing.
oh - were they able to close his chest?
Wendy
Oh my gosh! SOOOO HAPPY!!! So thankful that Dr. Hanley worked his magic, but even more so, that God was holding Owen in His hands the whole time, and that there was no need for an artificial valve. Amazing.
Continued prayers, my friends,
the Nelsons
What a blessing!!! I'm in tears, this is just the news you needed. Dr. Hanley sure sounds like a miracle worker. Will keep thinking and praying for Owen and your whole family. I'm so excited for you Andrea! It's truly amazing.
Crying with tears of JOY!!!
with Hope & Celebration,
~ Chris A ~
That is wonderful news!! Praying for a smooth and quick recovery!
I am bawling right now. I have been a nervous wreck for you guys all day! I am telling you, Hanley can do miracles with crappy valves!
Yeah for Mr. O!!!
That is amazing! I am so happy for you. I've got the chills all over. Go Owen!!!
Yay! Such great news! We'll continue to pray for a quick recovery! So happy for you guys!
Yea, yea, yea!
Prayers of gratitude!
Continued prayers for the next 24 hours.
I am jumping up and down for joy with tears streaming down my face.
Joy, joy, joy!
Hallelujah!!! I know we haven't even met, but I just called my husband at work to tell him the good new! I am rejoicing for you and hope the recovery goes well and that his valve can handle the repair. I know sometimes the hardest parts are to come. We will keep praying for you all.
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!! I am thrilled for your whole family!!!! I will keep praying for his recovery and for your safe travel home. Thank you for letting us know the great news.
Love,
Mary
Praise God! praying for recovery to go VERY well for Mr. Owen!
Thank you for taking time to update.
Continuing to pray...
That's brilliant news - so pleased they were able to do the repair! We've been thinking of you all so much and have been keeping you in our prayers. Hope Owen's road to recovery is smooth and bump-free. Thanks for keeping us all posted. Love and hugs to you all xxx
Oh my gosh, this is SUCH wonderful news! Praise God!!! Will be praying for more good, miraculous news - and a SMOOTH 24-48 hours! Keep the updates coming!
thank you God! we will continue to pray for him during this critical time.
That is wonderful news!!
Now here's to a great recovery :o)
YAY! You really are a Rockstar Mr. Owen, and so is your doctor! So excited to see how the little guy looks in another week and how much of a difference this will make with his energy! I bet Kamryn's feelings lot better now.
Still looking forward to later updates and continued healing!
Yea, so happy! Prayers that things will continue on a smooth road to recovery.
Thank you God! Such a huge sigh of relief and eyes full of tears from me right now!
I'm usually a lurker, but I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you, Owen and Kamryn in the next few hours and days. I'm so glad it has gone so well so far.
Nonnie
NC
I'm so glad Andrea! I had to run upstairs just to check if you had updated! I can't even imagine the relief you are feeling! Keep updating! Wendy
great news!
That is fantastic! Amen! Prayers will continue!
So happy for you guys! We'll keep praying.
Such great news! I couldn't wait to get home so I could check to see how things went.
GREAT NEWS!! Dr. Hanley must be a miracle worker. It is so great that he can keep his own valve and not have to worry about the options that come with valve replacement! YEAH! We are so excited and hope that the next few hours bring good pain meds, lots of sleep, and no bumps in the road!
Yay! Go Owen Go!
So, so glad for you guys! I hope that he does well and recovers well after this surgery. He will continue to be in our prayers! Can't wait for more updates!
Thank you JESUS!!!!!!!!!!
We are so happy to hear the good news. We have all been praying for him and will keep on praying for a good recovery!
Such great news for Owen!! I am in tears. What a wonderful spirit your family has been blessed with. Many prayers from our family.
Jamee
Syracuse Ut
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