We just talked to the surgeon. He said the surgery couldn't have gone better. Abi has been already transferred to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. They are getting her settled down and we will go see her.
Due to bleeding they decided to leave her chest opened so she will be sedated untill they close her up. They will try to do that on Friday. Then they will wake her up. If she's doing fine they will try to take her off the ventilator on Monday.
The prognosis are good and they have already noticed some improvment with the leaky valve which is on the non systemic side right now. There's a chance it will improve further.
We are off to see our baby girl. More soon
Art
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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About Abi's Blog
HELLO!!
This blog is created not only to keep our family and friends updated on Abi's condition, events, surgeries and everyday life... but also to provide legit and educated information about Congenital Heart Defects that touch 1 in 100 babies.
Welcome to Abi's blog with hopes you will find it useful, interesting, touching and even entertaining...
Here are some facts about our sweet baby girl:
Abi was born on July 24th, 2009 with several heart defects that were detected prenatally at 18 weeks: Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Vessels) (CCTGA = LTGA = L-TGA), Ebstein's Malformation (Ebstein's Anomaly) (malformed tricuspid valve), Pulmonary Stenosis and VSD.
Her first surgery - PA band - was scheduled for December 8th, 2009, however unexpectedly was changed to an Open Heart Surgery (OHS) called Double Switch performed on December 9th, 2009, originally planned for much later...
This blog is created not only to keep our family and friends updated on Abi's condition, events, surgeries and everyday life... but also to provide legit and educated information about Congenital Heart Defects that touch 1 in 100 babies.
Welcome to Abi's blog with hopes you will find it useful, interesting, touching and even entertaining...
Here are some facts about our sweet baby girl:
Abi was born on July 24th, 2009 with several heart defects that were detected prenatally at 18 weeks: Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Vessels) (CCTGA = LTGA = L-TGA), Ebstein's Malformation (Ebstein's Anomaly) (malformed tricuspid valve), Pulmonary Stenosis and VSD.
Her first surgery - PA band - was scheduled for December 8th, 2009, however unexpectedly was changed to an Open Heart Surgery (OHS) called Double Switch performed on December 9th, 2009, originally planned for much later...
Second OHS was scheduled for March 3rd, 2010 to correct the baffle created during the 1st surgery.
Thank you for your support and prayers.
Art & Joanna (Asia) & Abi.
Thank you for your support and prayers.
Art & Joanna (Asia) & Abi.
You can CONTACT US at: blog@Care4Abi. com
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have!"
Thank you for your generous heart to help cover for Abi's medical expenses...
Abi's Heart
CTGA, Ebstein's, VSD, PS
Double Switch Surgery - Part 1
Double Switch Surgery - Part 2
Early and Intermediate Outcome After Anatomic Repair of CCTGA
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Abi's Doctors
Dr. Craig Greene Cardiologist, Charlotte, NC
Dr. Paul Kirshbom- Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Atlanta, GA
CHD Abbreviations:
ASD - Atrial Septal Defect;
DILV - Double Inlet Left Ventricle;
HLHS - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome;
HRV - Hypoplastic Right Ventricle;
LTGA - Levo-Transposition of Great Arteries;
PA - Pulmonary Atresia;
PDA - Patent Ductus Arteriosus;
PS - Pulmonary Stenosis;
TOF - Tetralogy of Fallot
VSD - Ventricular Septal Defect
DILV - Double Inlet Left Ventricle;
HLHS - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome;
HRV - Hypoplastic Right Ventricle;
LTGA - Levo-Transposition of Great Arteries;
PA - Pulmonary Atresia;
PDA - Patent Ductus Arteriosus;
PS - Pulmonary Stenosis;
TOF - Tetralogy of Fallot
VSD - Ventricular Septal Defect
Thank you God for hearing our prayers!! Keep the updates coming!! This is fantastic!! can't wait to hear that all the tubes are out and she is in your arms smiling again. i will keep that imagine in my mind as i continue to pray for her speedy recovery and for peace and rest for mama and daddy!
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Charissa
Great news indeed. Been following and praying all day. Wayne
ReplyDeletePraise God! I hope these next couple of days you guys can get some rest while she is sedated and being cared for by the world's highest paid/best trained babysitters (CICU nurses). I am sure your emotions have been such a roller coaster.
ReplyDeleteErin
I hope you don't mind that I posted a prayer request for Abi on the LTGA yahoo group. If you want, let me know and I'll post the link to her blog.
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@Erin: no, not at all! In fact Thank You!!! And yes please post the link to our blog there too!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings!
You've got some long-distance prayers coming to you from Canada, too. I'm sure it's been the hardest day of your life but we've all been there with you, hoping and praying, and will continue to.
ReplyDeleteLinda Parks (Melissa's Mom)
God's love is so wonderfully abundant! Take time to rest in His arms and be renewed & refreshed. I pray triple measures of rest for you both and for Abi's medical team. (3 hours rest for every hour of sleep) I saw His heavenly hands touching her heart in more than the physical. Something special was placed there just for her. It will incubate and manifest when she's a little older.
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