Thursday 9 August 2012

Roller Coaster

The catheterization went well without any complications.  I left Josiah around 12:00 and he was back in his room around 2:00.  I haven't had all the results explained to me but I understand that certain pressures were found to be very high and I think that's the reason that he can't have the Glen surgery right now.

One of my wonderful aunts came to visit me.  We were in with Josiah when he had another episode in which his oxygen saturation levels dropped very low and the medical staff surrounded his bed to get him back on track.  He was sedated and then his levels were able to come back up to his normal range.  Due to this, it sounds like he may have heart surgery (the BT Shunt) either tomorrow or Monday.  This is a temporary fix to get more blood to the lungs.  The doctors will have another huddle tomorrow morning at 8:30 to make a decision.  The charge nurse said I should be there around 8:00 AM.  Josiah will be prepped for surgery in case he goes in tomorrow.  After the drama my aunt treated me to Starbucks and we thought it was reasonable to eat some chocolate.

Graham will come to Ronald McDonald House tonight after he puts Isaac to bed at his grandparents' home.  If Josiah doesn't have surgery tomorrow then Graham will work from here.

Josiah was quite agitated this morning before his procedure.  He obviously doesn't understand what's happening and he's hungry and wants his tube out, etc.  It seemed like I was constantly trying to soothe him and stop him from crying.  He cries but he can't make any noise because he's intubated.  It might be a long weekend if he doesn't have the surgery tomorrow.  On the other hand, it might seem like an eternity waiting to see the surgeons after surgery. 

I'm heading downstairs to find out what's on the menu for dinner.  Another group has come to make us food.  On Tuesday, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment blessed us with tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads, raw veggies, and ice cream.  It was delicious.

Thank you for your prayers.  We'll keep you updated about the surgery.

Blessings,

Elizabeth         


1 comment:

  1. God continue to give you strength, Elizabeth, and to pour His peace that passes all understanding into all of your hearts and lives. Thanks to the Lord that the procedure went well, and praying this morning that the doctors will make the right decisions concerning the next steps for Josiah. Lord, continue to hold this little guy safely in your hands and bring health and healing, I pray.

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