As of 8:00pm tonight...the final old lung removed and new one being stitched in as we speak.
Everything is going well, no heart by-pass machine required, he's holding up on his own very well. The OR Nurse said things are moving along very well and is hoping in another 2-3 hours to wrap up surgery.
Upon completion of the surgery he will be moved to the 5th Floor ICU for observation. The process normally involves getting him up as soon as possible and then removing the breathing tube and letting the lungs breath on their own. This period can take from as little as 10-12 hours and as long as several days. Once breathing on his own they will have him sitting up and moving to the side of the bed. They want him to be up and walking around as soon as possible to be sure the lungs are fully inflated and to ensure pneumonia does not have a chance to settle in.
The next 3 months of post operative recovery will include "Daily" trips to Barnes hospital for pulmonary rehab, exercising, testing and observation of the incision cite and any infections or rejection signs or symptoms.
Stay tuned.
What a wonderful gift for a wonderful young man and his wonderful parents!! Adam has persevered through so much as have the two of you. Love and prayers to you all!!!
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JoAnne & Dane,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't be happier for both of you and Adam. What a tremendous Thanksgiving gift for all of you. You all have been through so much. This is such a blessing. Happy Thanksgiving. Will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon