In progress

We received another update from the nurse and it sounds like everything is going smoothly thus far. The surgeon is working on patching Bridger's aorta and will then move onto the branch pulmonary arteries. Since the entire length of the pulmonary arteries are stenosed, the patch will extend the length of the arteries. We were told that Bridger may need cardiac catheterizations in the future to balloon dilate these arteries if the stenosis re-occurs. There is about a 1 in 5 chance that he will need future open heart surgeries for his aorta. Obviously, we are hoping and praying that this is the only surgery he will need. I have heard many encouraging stories from other Williams Syndrome parents whose children had surgery as infants and have not required further surgery.
The hospital is bustling with activity- the radio station Alice 105.9 is having a 36hr telethon to raise money for the hospital. Rock spotted his favorite local celebrity, 9News anchor woman Kyle Dyer. He's standing in line for her autograph. (I kid).
Thanks again for all your word of encouragement. It is an agonizing wait but we know that he is in the best of hands.