Tracheostomy Complete

Wow, another update! This one bears better news, though. It was barely 8 pm when the doctor came by to tell us they were done. She said it was a “textbook operation,” that everything went smoothly. A few minutes later, they wheeled her by, so we were able to see her. She was awake and…

Wow, another update! This one bears better news, though.

It was barely 8 pm when the doctor came by to tell us they were done. She said it was a “textbook operation,” that everything went smoothly. A few minutes later, they wheeled her by, so we were able to see her. She was awake and looking around.

45 minutes later, she was all situated in her new room in the PICU, fast asleep. She’s knocked out from sedatives, and she’s expected to be awake tomorrow. She’ll be able to resume her feeds in 24 hours or so, and they’re going to start bottle feeds in earnest soon. She’ll have a chest X-ray around 4 in the morning, and I think tomorrow they’re going to do a swallow test.

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    I am relieved to hear that surgery went well!! Hopefully next Sunday (not tommorow Sunday) we will be able to come up and visit. We haven’t came in so long I can’t wait to see how big she has getting. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. See ya soon love ya The Djukic Fam

  2. Anonymous Avatar

    Namine is a beautiful little girl, such the fighter. I have been keeping your family in my prayers. God’s blessings to you both. St.Luke’s misses you both and I hope to see you guys when Namine gets better. Bring her by so we can meet your bundle of joy.

    I pray that your little girl gets stronger everyday. Your extended family from St.Luke’s
    The Artus Family

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