One of the transplant surgeons just came in to talk with me. He said Owen is doing great. His heart function is wonderful! There is a slight leak in the Tricuspid Valve that will hopefully correct itself over the next few weeks. There is also a little more bleeding they are getting under control, which is to be expected.
Owen has developed many collaterals around his heart due to his low oxygen saturations. The heart is working harder than normal to try to compensate. In the next few months those collaterals will go away because he will have normal oxygen saturations!!
As for now, they are working on stopping the bleeding and they will close his chest. He will head to the CVICU to recover and get settled. It will be a long night ahead of us.. at least a couple hours before we can go up and see him again.
Many prayers for the next 24-48hours as they are very critical in his recovery. Prayers that we can stay on top of his pain and that he will adjust well to his new heart!!
Thank you to the donor family. There are no words to express our gratitude.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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will say some prayers as I head to bed.
Praying so hard for you all! God bless!
Praying and sending love and light to your family. This is an amazing gift. God is holding Owen in his arms.
With love
Tara
Oh Andrea, tears as I read this. God is good.
I have read your blog for a long time and my thoughts and prayers are lifted up.
I am so excited! I've been in tears all day at every update! How are you guys holding up. Daddy and Sissy too?
Hugs
Prayers for your family! ♥
never commented before. so so happy for owen. hugs from argentina the land of the pope
I'm crying with so much happiness for you all and so much gratitude (and grief) for the donor family. What a gift! I cannot wait to see pink owen! :-)
Definitely keeping Owen and all of you in my prayers. Reaching through this screen to hug you right now! What an incredible gift the donor family gave to your family. Praying for healing for them.
I am so blessed to read this. Thank you.
Much love to your family and your little guy! We will hold you all close to our hearts and prayers.
Prayers for your family tonight and for the upcoming days.
Oh Thank You God! Prayers your way.
prayers for Owen and your entire family!
Huge prayers for Owen. Ive never commented, but followed for many years as Owen is the same age as one of my sons.
Praying and keeping faith!
Wow, is that not the first time in Owen's life he's seen 100% sats? Wow! Thank you, Lord, for progress!
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