Catherine made it to the PICU around 3:15 p.m. We were allowed to go back to see her around 4:10 p.m. She looks good considering what she has been though. There are too many wires/tubes to count. Everything went well during the surgery, there was a lot to repair.
One of the risks of the surgery is that the area of the heart that regulates the heartbeat can be damaged, therefore requiring a pacemaker to correct. Currently there are some minor issues with a regular heart rate. She is currently on an external pacemaker. The docs seem to think that the irregularity is due to swelling, not permanent damage and it should return to normal. Over the next few days they should know what the cause is.
Regardless, the surgery was a success! Way to go Catherine! We'll continue to update. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers.
7 comments:
Yeah!! Great to hear the news. We'll be waiting for more updates. Try to get some rest, all of you. I know it's easier said then done. Always in our thoughts and prayers....
Stacie, Chris & Josie
I'm so glad to hear it went well. Been thinking of all of you all day.
Kim, Been thinking about you guys all day!! So very happy to hear everything is ok!! I will keep Catherine in my prayers! - Barb
I'm so happy it went well. I've been thinking of Catherine and your family all day. God Bless the little angel, xoxo Rose
KIm,
Delighted to hear the news. I have been following Catherine's progress.Thank you for the blog address.
Elspeth Adam
Kim and Dave,
I know today has been very difficult for both of you. One hurdle on the path to recovery has been passed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless Catherine. I will say an extra prayer for all of you. You are in my thoughts. God bless you all.
Kristi
Kim & Dave,
I'm so glad everything went well today! We were constantly checking your blog today at school and we were relieved to here that your angel is doing well. We will continue to check back for updates. Your family is in our prayers!
Love, Christie
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