Okay. So he had pyloric atresia, which is super rare. less than 1 in a million babies have it! Crazy, huh? So, the surgeon didn't exactly get RID of it, but he basically created an opening for everything to go around it. Can't really explain the procedure--we made him draw it for us. Pretty amazing, though.
Anyways, he's doing well. He's on a ventilator because the anesthesia causes them to not breathe on their own, so he's on that until he can wake up enough to start breathing. They began weaning him off already.. he started waking up about 15 minutes after we left the hospital. Go figure! But they think they'll be able to keep him out of the isolette and just put him in a regular crib, and he'll be able to start wearing clothes and stuff, so that's exciting!
The most horrible part of the day was in the waiting room. We were sitting right next to the consultation rooms where the surgeons talk to the family or whatever. Well while we were sitting there, one family got the news that the patient didn't make it. He was on the way to the recovery room when his heart stopped and they couldn't revive him. It was HORRIBLE. We could hear them start sobbing, and what sounded like hitting the wall. Oh my gosh... it was horrible. And it was kind of a reality check of the scary situation we were in, you know? Anyways, I'm so glad this day is over!
So, they're going to run some tests next week to make sure things are able to move through his stomach. His stomach may take a while to start digesting again, since it hasn't had to do anything for a while.. so it might need to re-learn, so to speak. But once we know things are moving through, he'll be able to start eating. So for now, it's just letting his tummy heal... and early next week we'll know if the surgery worked or not!
What a warrior! Great job Seth! Way to push through this crazy day!
Anyways, he's doing well. He's on a ventilator because the anesthesia causes them to not breathe on their own, so he's on that until he can wake up enough to start breathing. They began weaning him off already.. he started waking up about 15 minutes after we left the hospital. Go figure! But they think they'll be able to keep him out of the isolette and just put him in a regular crib, and he'll be able to start wearing clothes and stuff, so that's exciting!
The most horrible part of the day was in the waiting room. We were sitting right next to the consultation rooms where the surgeons talk to the family or whatever. Well while we were sitting there, one family got the news that the patient didn't make it. He was on the way to the recovery room when his heart stopped and they couldn't revive him. It was HORRIBLE. We could hear them start sobbing, and what sounded like hitting the wall. Oh my gosh... it was horrible. And it was kind of a reality check of the scary situation we were in, you know? Anyways, I'm so glad this day is over!
So, they're going to run some tests next week to make sure things are able to move through his stomach. His stomach may take a while to start digesting again, since it hasn't had to do anything for a while.. so it might need to re-learn, so to speak. But once we know things are moving through, he'll be able to start eating. So for now, it's just letting his tummy heal... and early next week we'll know if the surgery worked or not!
What a warrior! Great job Seth! Way to push through this crazy day!
So glad to hear he is doing well. My heart goes out to you and you sweet little boy. I have been following his progress, and he looks bigger! I am praying for you all!!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing, Megan! Seth is looking like he's getting bigger! Keep fighting little man!
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