Good News!

We just spoke with the surgeon, and he said that things went well and that Josiah is now heading to the CCCU for recovery!  The surgery took about seven hours.  They were able to accomplish all that they set out to do (the Glenn and fixing the pulmonary veins), and there were no major surprises once they opened Josiah and had a look.  The one area of concern the surgeon did have was Josiah's oxygen levels.  They gave him nitric oxide to help decrease the resistance in his lungs, and this seemed to work.  The CCCU staff will have to be extra careful in monitoring it over the next few days of recovery.  They will continue to watch the leakage in the AV valve.  The surgeon completely closed the connection between the heart and the pulmonary artery.

We forgot to mention this morning that there was the slight possibility that Josiah's chest would be left somewhat open for post-surgery recovery, until the heart returned to its normal size.  However, that was not required; the surgeon has him nicely put back together.  Elizabeth was hoping to get a picture of his heart beating, but alas that's not to be. =)

We are heading for some celebratory ice cream before heading back here to see our little guy.  We are not able to see him for at least another hour, so a walk outside will be a welcome change.

Thanks again for all the prayers -- God is working!  Thank you God for helping the doctors, nurses and Josiah.

Blessings,

Graham and Elizabeth