According to the surgeon, Benjamin's surgery "went as well as it could have gone." His blood pressure went up already, which is good, and he seems to be doing really well. The doctors told us that in cases like Benjamin, where the PDA originally closed on its own and then reopens later, it may take a few days to see the full effects of the surgery.
The tube that was in Benjamin's chest also came out during the surgery. The air sac looks like it has healed and no air accumulated overnight.
Since the surgery was performed in his isolate, a sterile environment was needed, so they removed his little bed. After the surgery, they let us take the bed home he has been on since he was born.
Overall, Benjamin seems to be doing really well. He is hanging in there and we are taking it one day at a time. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
2 Weeks of Recovery
9 years ago
Wonderful news! We will keep praying!
ReplyDeleteTodd & Sherri,
ReplyDeleteWe are keeping close tabs on Benjamin. Thanks for the blog. So glad to know that surgery went well. We are lifting Benjamin up in prayer constantly.
Love, John and Alice
Wow, alot has happened in the past couple of days. I'm so happy that everything went as well as it could have! Hugs and kisses.
ReplyDeleteAmy
Hooray for a successful surgery! So happy he is doing well. Always in our constant prayers.
ReplyDeleteTiff & Kyle