The surgery is finally finished and went fairly well. It took about 4 hours as was expected. They were able to complete both the G-Tube and Nissen surgery laproscopically and didn't have to cut her open, which we are thrilled about! During the surgery they had to give her blood and platelets because her levels had started to drop. There was some bruising to the liver which may have caused some additional blood loss. They are putting her in the Pediatric ICU and are leaving the breathing tube in and are going to put her on a ventilator to manage her breathing. She will be sedated for awhile. She could be in the PICU and on the ventilator for 1-3 days, all depending on how well she is breathing on her own. Once they feel that she is breathing adequately on her own, they will take her off the ventilator and take the breathing tube out and see how she does. After that happens, it will take some time for her to regain her strength. She will probably be in the hospital for a week. We are so thankful that it went well but are obviously concerned about her being on a ventilator and her awareness of the situation. We haven't been able to see her yet and we know that it is going to be extremely difficult to see her on the ventilator.
Please continue to pray for Kaitlyn and for us.
So glad to hear it went well. Prayers for a speedier than expected recovery!
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