Bridger is currently in the OR- they took him back at 0730. Thankfully, despite not being fed for 4 hours, he was smiling and cooing. It definitely made for a less traumatic departure. He was engaging all the doctors and nurses, a true charmer. We should hear soon how he handled the anesthesia. Anesthesia induction is rather risky for individuals with William's Syndrome due to the nature of their cardiac defects. Luckily, when he was hospitalized in December, he was intubated and sedated and seemed to tolerate that episode quite well.
The surgery is expected to last 5 to 6 hours. It will involve a repair of his supravalvar aortic stenosis and pulmonary stenosis. The surgeon is going to "patch" the arteries with a Gortex type material.
Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers. We will send updates soon.
We will be thinking and praying for you all day today! Go Bridger!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and will be praying all day. Call if you need anything..
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Praying for Bridger to do well in the surgery and for strength and comfort for you and Rock as you guys navigate through all of this. He looks so big and adorable in the picture! Big Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWe are sending lots of love and prayers your way! I echo Shannon's comment--Go Bridger!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely all thinking of Mr. Bridger and sending lots of love to him and the rest of his wonderful family. Thanks so much for your updates.
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