Hi All,Today 5/13 was a very long and strenuous day, but at the end it was well worth the wait. First Gabriella had a very easy night (so dad was able to sleep good in the lounge chair next to her). In the morning she had her worst levels of Blood Gases ever since she has been perfect from the start, I sensed the nurses and doctors were a little worried. One of the nurses decided to suction her mouth and throat since she felt she might have had some discomfort there. Of course she was right, she took so much mucus from her throat that it was amazing that she didn't have other bad stats. So then we we informed that the surgery would start around 2:30 and to wait in the waiting room. The operation would be performed in her NICU room so she is not moved.. The waiting started, around 4:30 one of the nurses came out and told us that they were only about to start at that time since the doctor was running late ( she had 3 other surgeries that day). Finally around 6:45 the doctor came to the waiting room and gave us amazing news. Not only did Gabi do extremely well during the surgery, but they didn't need to use a gortex patch to cover the hole. They were able to use muscle tissue to close the hole, that was great news since it avoids issues that might arise with the patch. The other news was that Gabi indeed had a Diaphragm Pocket that prevented the Liver to move up any further then it did, this was awesome news and the main reason that Gabi was having surgery within 4 days. We are so proud of our little "Rock Star". So now the next 24 hours are very important to make sure that she was able to handle the surgery and thrive past this gigantic step. There is still a long journey ahead for Gabi, but to come this far in 4 days with the diagnosis that we received in the beginning, is truly amazing. Please keep Gabi in your prayers because there are sure to be some bumps in the road that she will need to get over. Also keep her NICU friend Ruby in your prayers as well who is also recovering well from CDH surgery.Time to get some well needed rest. More updates hopefully from Joanna to follow, since my writings skills are not as good as hers.Thank you,Filipe
Saturday, April 3, 2010
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I am happy to hear that gabi is a little fighter and has made it through surgery. Thinking of you 3. Love Manny & Edith 5-14-2009
So glad to hear Gabi is doing well!!! many prayers that she will continue to be strong and recover from her surgery well. She is absolutely beautiful!!!
Ashley
mommy to CDH angel Maxton 5-14-2009
Fil, thanks for the updates and I'm so glad to heard Gabi is such a trooper! We will continue to keep her in our prayers! Hang in there, bro and give our best to Joanna! Jeff 5-14-2009
i can't express into words how happy we are for you guys.Gabi rocks!!!!!!!!! Elvi 5-14-2009
Gabi is so beautiful!!! I love all the pictures! I am so happy to hear the surgery went well. You all will remain in my thoughts! Corin 5-14-2009
She is absolutely beautiful.....sweet little fighter!! The pics are great! Continue with good news & updates!! Terri 5-14-2009
Joanna and Fil,
I am soooo thrilled to hear the good news. Gabi truely is a "Rock Star." Please know that we continue to pray and send positive energy your way.
Thanks for sharing the pictures. She is beautiful.
Love,
Sue 5-14-2009
Wonderful news all around! Thanks for posting the repair update and for the beautiful pictures! I am continuing to pray that Gabby recovers well from her repair and continues rockin' and rollin' right out of the NICU!
Cheers,
Sarah 5-14-2009
Congratulations Joanna & Fil,
She is absolutely beautiful! We were so glad to see that the surgery went well. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Donna Dario & Lina 5-14-2009
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