Fri 15 Jun 2007
A Little Extra
Posted by Jen under Updates
[15] Comments
I just got a call from Jane with this update. The surgeons were able to go in and repair the aneurism with a gortex patch. They made the decision not to attempt the shunt on her RPA (Right Pulmonary Artery). Instead they have sliced open the LPA which is the smaller of the two. That is now patched open to encourage the other artery to grow. This is more helpful than the shunt on the Right would have been.
They found that the LPA (Left Pulmonary Artery) measured 3mm today which is an increase from the 1.25 it measured in at during February’s surgery. When they took her off heart/lung bypass her sats were in the low 80’s. For those of you keeping score they were in the low 40’s after her first surgery. Go Ramona go!
Ramona’s heart is beating on its own and right now they are working on controlling the bleeding from the sutures. Jane should be able to see her in a few hours.
Looking ahead they plan to keep Ramona on the Paralytic for about a day and will then begin to wean her off. Then they wean her off the ventilator etc etc.
Jane feels very encouraged that they were able to, not only do the repair, but that they were able to do a little extra to help her out and encourage her arteries to grow.
She and Andy plan to sleep and home tonight and get some well needed rest. Ramona will be in dream land in good hands in the PICU.
Thank you all for your continued prayers. Please pray for a speedy, smooth recovery for Ramona Mae!
God Bless
Thanks for update, Jen. We miss you but feel united with you in prayer for our Dear D’s. Blessings!
Go Ramona Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jane and Andy,
I am happy for you and Ramona, and lets not forget Simon. God Bless the doctors and nurses that are there to help you. God is great.. praise HIS name.
Aunt Ro
Amen Thank you for the blessing of the surgeons skills and we pray for continued healing for Ramona. Sleep well, Jane and Andy and hopefully Simon will too
Peace
Vivian and Barry
I am so glad that the surgery went well! You are all in my prayers.
Way to go Ramona! You’re such a strong, beautiful girl, with strong beautiful parents. I’m still praying for all of you.
Go, Ramona, go! Hooray for this good news! We’ll keep on praying.
sounds like it went very well! praying for good rest for everyone tonight. lots of love.
love you Mona Mae, sweet dreams!
~Eva
We praise You and thank You Almighty God – thank you for your love, mercy , grace and the “more” of Ephesians 3:20.
Amen Amen Amen
Love to you Ramona Mae xxoo and family,
Jackie and Mike
Reports are incredibly encouraging — prayers of thanksgiving
and petitions continue — Mary Cavanagh
Thank God Ramona is doing well, I guess the prayers are working. I’ll continue praying. Good night Jane & Andy! Judy
Dear Ramona
I just read that update from your mom about your “gortex patch.” You know what’s weird? The inside of my sister’s car is made entirely of Gortex…no kidding. If her seats get really dirty she can hose them down. Isn’t that something? I have a coat AND a pair of boots with Goretex. I’m just sayin’….that’s a cool substance and I thank God for the person who developed that…not because my sister can hose out the interior of her car or because my feet and body stay dry when it rains but because it can be used to patch up your precious, beautiful heart so that we can have you around to smile at us over the internet.
Thanks Mr (or Ms) Gortex inventor…
sleep well…grow STRONG!!!
Miss Ang
yea!!!
glad to hear the surgery was a success. All of you and especially Ramona has near my heart all day.
keep fightin’ missy!
hugs and kisses from me and baby Aleah.
Dearest Ramona, Jane, Andy & Simon:
You are all survivors in every way. May we all be as strong and devoted to each other as you are.
XOXO