We are home already! The surgery went really well. The urologist did the deflux procedure and also dilated her urethra to enable her empty her bladder more often. He said that she tolerated the surgery quite well. She woke up very quickly after the surgery because the anesthesiologist did not need to give her a huge dose of drugs. She was uncomfortable for a little while, but maintained her breathing quite well. She settled in with her breathing and tolerated a feeding right away, so we did not need to stay overnight. We left for home within a couple of hours after surgery. Ellie is sleeping peacefully right now.
We were not able to do the nerve biopsy today. It turns out that the biopsy requires a neurosurgeon, and they are not as readily available as a general surgeon as you might imagine. We do have an appointment in September with the neurosurgeon, so we are moving forward with the procedure even though we could not combine the surgeries.
Praise God that the surgery went so well and that Ellie was such a trooper. We were so excited to see her wake up with such spunk and alertness. Please continue to pray that the surgery accomplishes what it set out to do.
Thank you for your prayers and support today.
Love, The Vedras
I am so glad that the surgery went well! Hopefully Ellie will have an easy recovery.
ReplyDeleteWell this answers my question about whether we'd be able to visit with you here at the hospital (Meghan is inpatient right now) :) So glad things went well and you were able to go home so quickly! We will pray that the surgery will be successful in doing what it is intended to do and we'll be praying that everything will still come together so that you can do the nerve biopsy soon. Blessings, Michele
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad the surgery went well and you were able to bring Ellie home so quickly. Can't wait to see you all this weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove, Amanda
So glad things went well!
ReplyDeletePraise God!! I'm so happy everything went well today.
ReplyDeleteThat has to be the cutest little hospital gown I've ever seen! =)
Congrats! I'm glad the surgery went so well for Ellie!
ReplyDeleteEllie looks terrific. I am so happy to hear the surgery went so well. God is great!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that all went well with Ellie's surgery and pray that it has the desired effect.
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you,
Julie & Philip
Praise God for such a great outcome. We will continue to pray that the end result will be everything that you hoped it would be.
ReplyDeleteThe Wolthuis Family
I want to join you in praising God.
ReplyDeleteShe's so awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief for your whole family! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! We'll continue to keep you all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe praise God for this wonderful news. It was so neat running into you last night at the mall. Ellie looked great and very alert! Hope she enjoyed her first shopping trip.
ReplyDeleteYeah! So glad you could come home right away.
ReplyDeleteWe love you
ReplyDeleteYeah...so happy to hear it went well. Such a relief! Take Care!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the surgery went well! Been praying for you and hope the recovery is very smooth!
ReplyDeleteLaura Wiese